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Implementation of the Quality and Creating GIS Maps for Groundwater in Babylon, Iraq.

Authors :
Al Mousawi, Eman
Jahad, Udai A.
Mahmoud, Ammar Shaker
Chabuk, Ali
Naje, Ahmed Samir
Al-Ansari, Nadhir
Laue, Jan
Source :
Journal of Ecological Engineering; 2023, Vol. 24 Issue 8, p310-321, 12p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

In times of water scarcity, groundwater is a vital resource that provides an alternate source of water for human consumption. In Iraq, the quality of rivers has been greatly affected by climate change and the dwindling availability of surface water. Examining and classifying the groundwater in this region is now vital. The present study sought to incorporate the groundwater property data (drinking purpose) with a geographic information system (GIS). Eleven variables were measured in 25 wells to investigate the physio-chemical properties around the Babylon province of Iraq. On the basis of the acceptability of groundwater for drinking, GWQI was categorized into four primary groups in the results. Approximately 28% of the twenty-five wells (1811.04 km2) are of excellent quality, 24% are of good quality (1552.3 km2), 44% are of low quality (2845.9 km2), and 4% are extremely contaminated (2587.2 km2). The average GWQI for the entire study region was 110.7, making it inappropriate for human consumption. It has been determined that approximately 52% of the groundwater from the examined wells can be deemed safe for consumption, although certain measurements surpass the permissible limits. To guarantee that the residents in these areas are supplied with water of superior quality and safety, treatment of the tested groundwater is recommended before use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22998993
Volume :
24
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Ecological Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
164714878
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12911/22998993/166392