Effect of wastewater on the spring water quality of Sarida catchment-west bank
Joint Authors
Source
Arab Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
Issue
Vol. 28, Issue 1 (31 Dec. 2021), pp.292-299, 8 p.
Publisher
University of Bahrain College of Science
Publication Date
2021-12-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This research assessed the effect of untreated wastewater discharged to Sarida Wadi within the Sarida Catchment in the Central West Bank.
Spring water from seven springs within the catchment were tested for physical, hydrochemical, and microbiological characteristics in wet and dry seasons.
Hydrochemical results of wastewater samples showed that Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD5) exceeded the standards in 93 percent of the samples, and an increase of COD value was recorded in the catchment downstream in the dry season.
The springs’ hydrochemical data showed that Ca2+ plays a dominant role, and samples from the dry season exceeded the limits for HCO3-.
One spring showed high nitrate values, exceeding the 45 mg/L limit.
The springs’ microbial results provided overwhelming proof of wastewater contamination and an increasing trend over time of Fecal Coliforms (FC).
The analyzed trace elements did not exceed World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for drinking water with the exception of one spring with an abnormal value for Boron.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ahmad, Wasim& Ghanim, Marwan. 2021. Effect of wastewater on the spring water quality of Sarida catchment-west bank. Arab Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences،Vol. 28, no. 1, pp.292-299.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1340633
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ahmad, Wasim& Ghanim, Marwan. Effect of wastewater on the spring water quality of Sarida catchment-west bank. Arab Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol. 28, no. 1 (2021), pp.292-299.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1340633
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ahmad, Wasim& Ghanim, Marwan. Effect of wastewater on the spring water quality of Sarida catchment-west bank. Arab Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 2021. Vol. 28, no. 1, pp.292-299.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1340633
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 298-299
Record ID
BIM-1340633