Using Geometics Technology to Detect Soil Contamination by Sewage and Irrigation Water Within the Urban Area of the City of Almithnab in Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia

Abstract. This study sought to assess the impact of urban development on the soil environment of Almithneb City (referred to as Almithneb from here on out) to monitor the changes of the soil as a natural component in the City's urban area. The study used a descriptive approach to achieve the main objective in Almithneb’s targeted urban area for the year 2028. The study leveraged field work and geomatics technologies such as Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
The study is divided into five parts. The first part introduces the study. The second part discusses the literature review. The third part consists of the methodology and procedures used in the study. The fourth part is devoted to the classification and analysis of remote sensing, as well as field and laboratory data. Finally, the fifth part discusses the results, conclusions, and recommendations.
It was found that the urban development and adjacent agricultural area have a clear impact on the soil of Almithneb. This is represented in the soil degradation and pollution. This study made several recommendations aimed at reducing the negative impact of urban development on the soil environment as a natural component of Almithneb. These recommendations are suggestions to address the existing problems and avert potential long-term environment problems that are related to soil.