Study of Some Physical and Chemical Properties of Drinking Water at Several Stations in Kirkuk City and Determination of Their Potability
Abstract
This study investigated some physical and chemical properties of drinking water in Kirkuk Governorate from January 2024 to June 2024. Five stations were selected for the study. The first station was Reservoir No. 1, which is the initial station after water purification in the Unified Kirkuk Water Project. Stations were also selected from the north, south, east, and west of Kirkuk City. The results indicated that the pH values of the water were on the weak alkaline side throughout the study period for all stations. The results also showed that the water samples contained salinity levels within the permissible limits for potable water. Additionally, the study revealed that the electrical conductivity increased with higher total dissolved solids in the water. The turbidity of the water remained within the required specifications for drinking water throughout the study period. Statistical analysis did not show any significant differences in the physical and chemical properties of the studied stations during the study period.
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