| Water class | Alkalinity hazard | SAR values | % during dry season | % during wet season |
| Excellent | S1 | <10 | 100 | 100 |
| Good | S2 | 10 - 18 | - | - |
| Doubtful | S3 | 18 - 26 | - | - |
| Unsuitable | S4 | >26 | - | - |