Hydrochemical assessment and groundwater pollution parameters in arid zone: Case of the Turonian aquifer in Béchar region, southwestern Algeria

Mokeddem, Ikram; Belhachemi, Meriem; Merzougui, Touhami; Nabbou, Noria; Lachache, Salih

doi:10.2478/jwld-2018-0065

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“…In the study, the groundwater was subsaturated with gypsum and anhydrite, which is consistent with the lack of evaporites in the area, except for the presence of gypsum in the Lower Fars and Ghar Formation [82]. The disintegration of the gypsiferous formation of the aquifer is the source of the salinity [83]. The precipitation of gypsum is rather straightforward as it depends on the Ca 2+ and SO 4…”

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Groundwater Management for Agricultural Purposes Using Fuzzy Logic Technique in an Arid Region

Al-Rashidi,

Sabarathinam,

Samayamanthula

et al. 2023

Water

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The study aimed to determine groundwater’s suitability for irrigation and cattle rearing in Kuwait. In this regard, groundwater samples were collected from Umm Al Aish (UA) and adjoining Rawdhatain (RA) water wellfields to develop groundwater suitability maps for irrigation purposes using the fuzzy logic technique in ArcGIS. RA was dominated by Na-Cl, Na-Ca, and Ca-SO4 water types, whereas UA was dominated by the Ca-Mg water type. Due to the influence of the temperature and pCO2, the carbonates were inferred to be more susceptible to precipitation in the soil than the sulfates. The ternary plots for both regions revealed that the samples’ suitability ranged from good to unsuitable. Spatial maps of nine significant parameters governing the irrigation suitability of water were mapped and integrated using the fuzzy membership values for both regions. The final suitability map derived by overlaying all the considered parameters indicated that 8% of the RA region was categorized as excellent, while UA showed only 5%. Samples situated in the study areas showed an excellent to very satisfactory range for livestock consumption. Developing a monitoring system along with innovative water resource management systems is essential in maintaining the fertility of the soil and existing groundwater reserves.

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Groundwater Management for Agricultural Purposes Using Fuzzy Logic Technique in an Arid Region

Al-Rashidi,

Sabarathinam,

Samayamanthula

et al. 2023

Water

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“…uses [6]. In developing countries with arid climate, groundwater presents the main or unique source of drinking and agricultural waters, Water quality remains the main factor influencing its use for drinking, agricultural and industrial purposes [7], Groundwater supplies almost 95% of Libya's needs [8].…”

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Evaluation of groundwater quality along al-abyar area, northeast libya

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Worldwide, the stress on the freshwater resources is increasing due to population growth and rapid industrialization. Libya is considered as one of the countries which suffer from limited water resources availability. Groundwater is an important water resource in both the urban and rural areas of Libya. To evaluate the quality of groundwater for multiple purposes in the Abyar aera with regard to Physical, Chemical, Heavy Metals and Microbiological. The study conducted in Al-Abyar Regin on seven wells; duration from July 2018 to July 2019, for the following’s parameters, Physical pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Temperature (0C), Total dissolved Solids (TDS), Chemical Total Hardness (TH), Total Alkalinity (T. Alk), Sulphate (SO4), Nitrate (NO3), Chloride (Cl), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K), Sodium (Na), Bicarbonate (HCO3), Heavy Metals Cadmium (Cd), Copper (Cr), Lead (Pb), Iron (Fe), and Microbiological total coliforms and Total Bacterial counts, and analysis of Results done with Excel as well as spss. Results showed that; Electrical Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, total hardness, Calcium, Chloride and total bacterial count were higher than WHO standard. Bicarbonate level was higher than WHO standard in most of the wells. Most of wells were higher than WHO standard with regard of Nitrate. all wells were higher than WHO as well as Libyan standard with regard cadmium, Iron and lead. While temperature, Ph, potassium was normal. All wells were very good for animal consumption, good for domestic purposes, and very acceptable for poultry, some wells may be used in paper industry, Textile, canning and drinks industry. Repair and maintain the wells should be one of the most priority to improve socioeconomic status in Al-Abyar region, and monitor the water quality periodically in essential.

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“…Access to safe drinking water is therefore an essential condition for health, a basic human right and a key component of effective health protection policies (Moussima et al, 2020). Therby, water is not only an essential element for the functioning of any ecosystem, but also essential for human activities (agriculture, industry) and our everyday life (domestic use, leisure) (Mokeddeme et al, 2017). Water is an essential resource for the basic needs of man and his environment.…”

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Physico-chemical and bacteriological characterization of surface waters for domestic use: Case of river waters in M'pody village (Anyama, Ivory Coast)

Yapo,

Meless,

Gbagbo

et al. 2023

Int. J. Bio. Chem. Sci

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This study aimed at determining the physico-chemical and bacteriological quality of the waters of the rivers of the village M'pody in order to evaluate their impacts on the health of the populations. The methodology consisted of four water sampling campaigns in the Souman and Chibi rivers. Conventional physico-chemical parameters were determined by electrochemical and spectrophotometric methods. The microbiological analysis was carried out using the membrane filtration technique. The results showed that physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters are beyond the WHO recommendations. The noncompliance of this water is related to high levels of turbidity, conductivity, temperature and a high total iron content. For bacteriological parameters, this noncompliance is related to the presence of Escherichia coli, Tolerant Thermo Coliform, Total Coliform, Fecal Enterococci, Pseudomonas sp, Sulphite-Reducing Anaerobic) (SRA). Water of the rivers showed huge non-conformities related to physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters. This water was therefore unfit for human consumption. Thus, to minimize potential health risks, the adoption of hygiene measures in particular, a good purification of this water must be recommended to the populations in order to better preserve their health.

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Hydrochemical assessment and groundwater pollution parameters in arid zone: Case of the Turonian aquifer in Béchar region, southwestern Algeria

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Groundwater Management for Agricultural Purposes Using Fuzzy Logic Technique in an Arid Region

Groundwater Management for Agricultural Purposes Using Fuzzy Logic Technique in an Arid Region

Evaluation of groundwater quality along al-abyar area, northeast libya

Physico-chemical and bacteriological characterization of surface waters for domestic use: Case of river waters in M'pody village (Anyama, Ivory Coast)

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