Assessment of Ground Water Quality for Drinking Purpose in Algezira Islanj and Huraizab Area, Omdurman, Sudan

Abstract Objective This work was carried to study the suitability of ground water taken from Algezira Islanj and Huraizab areas, north Omdurman, Sudan for drinking compared with parameters and standards of World Health Organization. Omdurman is situated at the junction of the Blue and the White Nile.Results Six samples were taken from the groundwater in north of Omdurman mainly ( Algezira Islanj and Huraizab areas). The samples were subjected to physical and chemical examinations. The main investigated parameters were, total dissolved solid, pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity, alkalinity, total hardness and heavy metals. The turbidity level from Algezira Islanj was in range of (7.10 - 21.40) which was higher than the acceptable level for drinking water stated by World Health Organization (WHO), and Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO) specifications. The levels of alkalinity, total dissolved solids and hardness in all samples were in the range. Ammonia content from Huraizab samples were higher than the maximum value (1.5mg/L). The study showed that the concentrations of iron, arsenic, nickel, and lead for groundwater in the study area were higher than the permitted limits suggested by World Health Organization and Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization specifications.

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Suitability of Ground Water in Southwest Kirkuk for Human Consumptions

Diyala Journal of Engineering Sciences ◽

10.24237/djes.2019.12210 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 101-109

Author(s):

Abdulrazaq K. Abdulwahd

Keyword(s):

Surface Water ◽

Ground Water ◽

Agricultural Land ◽

World Health ◽

Total Hardness ◽

Human Consumption ◽

Nitrite Nitrogen ◽

Viable Solution ◽

Health Organization ◽

Physical And Chemical

Groundwater is one of the important sources of providing the human with water for drinking and other purposes. In Iraq, most of the agricultural land far from surface water sources, which forced these farmers to use groundwater wells as a source to cover the needs of the water and uses for different household. Furthermore, in some areas of Iraq, the available surface water that is suitable for human consumption is insufficient. Hence, the ground water is the viable solution to provide drinking water.The aim of this study is to show the extent validity of the ground water for various human uses.Twenty wells were chosen at different location in the southwest of Kirkuk city. Physical and chemical tests were carried for each water samples which include nitrite- nitrogen, phosphate, total hardness as CaCo3, total dissolved solids, chloride, PH, and turbidity. The results were evaluated and compared accordingly with World Health Organization (WHO) specifications. The results showed that the ground water in the study areas not suitable for drinking because of the contamination with Nitrite – nitrogen, phosphate and high contents of total hardness and TDS

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Study of the properties of drinking water for Kirkuk city and its pollution in some areas

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201816205008 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 162 ◽

pp. 05008

Author(s):

Iman Hussein Zainulabdeen

Keyword(s):

Drinking Water ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

World Health ◽

Total Hardness ◽

Physical And Chemical Properties ◽

Health Organization ◽

Physical And Chemical ◽

Treatment Water ◽

And Chemical Properties

This study was conducted to demonstrate the difference between drinking water quality for seven different areas of Kirkuk city with the treatment water in the main and three sub storages tanks, affected with drinking water pipe lines, supplying system Alternate and continuous and also pipes across the construction work’s areas. The physical and chemical properties (turbidity, pH, conductivity, Alkalinity, Total hardness, calcium, magnesium, chloride, sulfate, TDS (Total dissolve solids), TSS (Total suspended solids), sodium and potassium) for raw water and treated water in the Storages in addition to the supplying water from seven different areas in Kirkuk were analyzed, samples taken at a rate nine times during the month of March. Results showed that Drinking water of Dumez, Wasti, Shorja, Imam Qasim and Arubaa polluted with turbidity with an average levels of (8.68, 6.04, 7.41, 6.95, 7.64) NTU respectively, over the limit allowed by IBWA (International Bottled Water Association), 2012 and WHO (World Health Organization), 2006. The turbidity in the main and sub storages have reached (4.04, 4.09, 4.47, 4.16) NTU respectively, while other physical and chemical properties were within the allowed limits for human use. The pollution in those areas caused by the alternative supplying system of treatment water and it has negative impact on the pipelines, it includes constriction work in areas also where pipelines exist.

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Analisis Kandungan TDS dan Mineral pada Air Hujan untuk Konsumsi dengan Penambahan Karbon Aktif Kulit Pisang Kepok (Musa acuminate L.)

PRISMA FISIKA ◽

10.26418/pf.v8i1.39848 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 10

Author(s):

Dessy Ariani ◽

Nurhasanah Nurhasanah ◽

Mega Nurhanisa

Keyword(s):

World Health Organization ◽

World Health ◽

Total Dissolved Solid ◽

Health Organization

Telah dilakukan penelitian tentang peningkatan kualitas air hujan menggunakan karbon aktif. Peningkatan kualitas air hujan dilakukan agar memenuhi standar baku mutu air minum menurut WHO (World Health Organization). Karbon aktif yang dipabrikasi berukuran 100 mesh berasal dari limbah kulit pisang kepok. Aktivasi karbon dilakukan dengan menggunakan kalium hidroksida (KOH). Pembuatan dilakukan melalui 3 tahapan yaitu dehidrasi, karbonisasi, dan aktivasi. Karbon aktif digunakan sebagai media penyaring air hujan agar nilai kandungan TDS (Total Dissolved Solid), Mg (magnesium), dan Ca (kalsium) dapat meningkat. Massa karbon aktif divariasikan 10 g, 20 g, dan 30 g. Peningkatan kualitas air hujan relatif baik pada dosis 10 gram. Nilai TDS, Mg, dan Ca berturut–turut meningkat sebesar 62,1 mg/L, 10,44 mg/L, dan 0,08 mg/L dibandingkan dengan air hujan sebelum penyaringan. Oleh karena itu, dapat diketahui bahwa penggunaan karbon aktif kulit pisang kepok dengan dosis yang sesuai dapat meningkatkan nilai TDS, Mg, dan Ca dalam air hujan, walaupun belum mencapai standar baku mutu air minum menurut WHO.

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Assessment of Water Quality Index and Irrigation Indices in Ese Odo Area of Ondo State, Southwestern Nigerian

International Annals of Science ◽

10.21467/ias.9.1.174-187 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 174-187

Author(s):

Falowo Olusola Olumuyiwa ◽

Ojo Olajumoke Olayemi

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Ground Water ◽

World Health Organization ◽

Water Quality Index ◽

Quality Index ◽

World Health ◽

Ground Water Quality ◽

Drinking And Irrigation ◽

Ondo State ◽

Health Organization

An assessment of the ground water quality was carried out in Ese Odo local government area of Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria. The study was aimed at examining the various samples of ground water and the quality of the ground water as it relates to drinking and irrigation purposes. Forty-Five ground water samples were taken from boreholes and open wells and analyzed for physical, chemical and biological properties. The results were compared with World Health Organization standards. The usefulness of these parameters in predicting ground water quality characteristics were studied and water quality index was determined from these parameters. In assessing the water for irrigation uses, indices such as percent (%Na), sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), residual sodium carbonate (RSC), permeability index (PI), Kelly’s ratio (KR), magnesium ratio (MR), equivalent salinity concentration (ESC) and Wilcox plot were used. The result obtained shows that the water studied has a mean value of 2.8 NTU for turbidity, 7.3 for pH, 294 μS/cm for electrical conductivity, 52mg/L for total dissolved solids, temperature 28.3°C, total hardness 41 mg/L, chloride 38.3 mg/L, calcium 15.8 mg/L, 5.64 mg/L for magnesium, nitrate 1.47mg/L, sulphate 51.7 mg/L, bicarbonate 15mg/L. Zinc, iron, manganese have mean values less than 1mg/L. The results indicated all the physicochemical parameters are within the recommended levels set by World Health Organization (WHO). Although traces of heavy metal and mineral oil contaminations are observed some of the samples. All the samples are plotted on the “Excellent irrigation class” of Wilcox plot with good/excellent irrigation indices. Consequently, the groundwater in the study area is good and suitable for drinking and irrigation purposes.

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Study of Physiochemical Ground Water Quality Parameters of Different Hospital Areas of Faisalabad

Asian Soil Research Journal ◽

10.9734/asrj/2019/v2i330054 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Saba Yousaf ◽

Muhammad Ali Awais ◽

Muhammad Naveed ◽

Sumaira Shabbir ◽

Sabir Ali ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Ground Water ◽

Good Health ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

World Health ◽

Total Hardness ◽

Physiochemical Parameters ◽

Standard Values ◽

Health Organization

The main sources of water are rain, surface and ground water. These resources are contaminated due to human activities. Clean water is basic need at every step of life, it also ensures the good health. The main objective of this study was to access the quality of ground water in Faisalabad city. From different hospitals of the Faisalabad water samples were collected to estimate their physiochemical parameters. The physiochemical parameters such as (color, taste, odor, pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC) and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) were analyzed and their values were compared with the standard values given by the World Health Organization. In majority of the colonies some parameters were found within permissible parameters of above standard such as pH and total hardness. But in few colonies EC and TDS values deviated with reference to the recommended values. On the completion of data physiochemical parameters of ground water, statistical analysis was applied. Statistical analysis was carried out to evaluate the significant different between means of samples.

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Groundwater Quality and Suitability for Different Uses in the Saloum Area of Senegal

Water ◽

10.3390/w10121837 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 1837 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Seyni Ndoye ◽

Claude Fontaine ◽

Cheikh Gaye ◽

Moumtaz Razack

Keyword(s):

Major Ions ◽

World Health ◽

Total Hardness ◽

Standard Guideline ◽

Rock Water Interaction ◽

Groundwater Samples ◽

Guideline Values ◽

Total Dissolved Solid ◽

Health Organization

Hydrogeochemical analyses were conducted on groundwater sampled from the Saloum aquifer, in southern Senegal. The objective was to identify the chemical processes that control hydrochemistry and to assess the quality of groundwater for determining its suitability for drinking and agricultural purposes. Water samples were collected from 79 wells during the dry season in May 2012, and were subjected to analysis for chemical characteristics (major ions), pH, electrical conductivity (EC) and total dissolved solid (TDS). The dominant hydrochemical facies observed for the groundwater samples are NaCl and CaHCO3. Gibbs plot depicts predominance of rock water interaction and evaporation processes controlling the water chemistry. Percentage of Na+, Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC), Total Hardness (TH) and Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) values were calculated. The results were compared with the standard guideline values recommended by the World Health Organization and agricultural water standards. The TDS in groundwater is less than 1200 mg/L and SAR values are less than 10. RSC values overall are less than 1.25 meq/L. Results show that the groundwater in the area has generally a low hardness and is fresh (95%) to brackish. The majority of groundwater samples are appropriate for domestic uses. The indexes for water irrigation compared with standard limits revealed that most of the Saloum groundwater samples fall in the suitable range for irrigation.

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