Desalination and Water Treatment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
317, P. 100287 - 100287
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
research
investigates
the
long-term
and
short-term
toxicity
of
groundwater
consumed
by
population
in
a
specific
region,
addressing
growing
concern
over
pollution—particularly
with
heavy
metals—as
significant
environmental
issue.
The
study
conducts
comprehensive
physicochemical
analysis
water
quality
Bakoya
massif,
Al
Hoceima,
examining
thirty
samples.
Parameters
such
as
pH,
total
dissolved
solids
(ranging
from
559
to
3564
mg/l),
Electrical
Conductivity
747
4650
µS/cm)
were
measured.
fluoride
concentration
varied
0.01
mg/l
2.6
mg/l,
surpassing
maximum
allowable
level
1.5
for
drinking
Morocco
several
leverages
GIS
statistical
hydrochemical
distribution,
providing
insights
into
mineralization
processes
affecting
quality.
findings
highlight
both
natural
anthropogenic
factors
influencing
concentration,
which
remains
within
safe
limits
most
locations
except
five
wells.
Additionally,
arsenic
silicate
concentrations
assessed,
exceeding
limit
0.5
two
instances.
underscores
critical
need
ongoing
monitoring
management
safeguard
public
health
environment.
