Assessment of Saline Water Properties from Jallam Area Wells

Fathiela Jabbar  Numan; Yassien Hussain  Owaied Al-juboory

Fathiela Jabbar Numan Department of Sciences, College of Education for Women, University of Tikrit, Tikirt, Iraq
Yassien Hussain Owaied Al-juboory College of Dentistry, National University of Science and Technology , DhiQar, Iraq

Keywords: Saline Water, Physical Properties, Chemical Properties, Jallam Wells, Water Quality

Abstract

This study investigates the physical, chemical, and microbiological properties of well water in Salah al-Din Governorate, Iraq. Twelve wells, ranging from 80 to 110 meters in depth, were sampled monthly from September 2023 to February 2024. The study aimed to assess water quality concerning health standards, focusing on parameters like total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, salinity, total alkalinity, biological oxygen demand (BOD5), and chloride levels. Results indicated that TDS levels were above the World Health Organization's acceptable limit (500 mg/L), ranging from 1970 to 5440 ppm, while pH values were within the acceptable range (6.5 to 8.5). Salinity levels were low (0.1 to 0.22 mg/L), and total alkalinity varied from 40 to 200 mg/L. BOD5 values were low (0.93 to 2.3 mg/L), indicating minimal biodegradable organic matter. Chloride levels ranged from 13.61 to 45.20 mg/L. These findings suggest that while the water's pH, salinity, and BOD5 levels are acceptable, high TDS levels may pose a health risk. This study highlights the need for continuous monitoring and potential treatment solutions to ensure safe drinking water in the region.

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