STUDIES IN ENGINEERING AND EXACT SCIENCES,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. e11733 - e11733
Published: Dec. 7, 2024
This
study
aims
to
enhance
understanding
of
the
hydrogeochemical
behavior
aquifer
by
utilizing
a
water
quality
index
in
conjunction
with
analysis.
The
focus
is
on
identifying
factors
that
control
its
chemical
composition
and
influence
suitability
for
domestic
use.
Water
samples
were
collected
from
twenty
boreholes
analyzed
major
ions,
pH,
electrical
conductivity
during
dry
wet
seasons.
During
season,
indicated
generally
good
quality,
an
average
score
96.12.
was
categorized
as
Excellent
(5%),
Good
(55%),
Poor
(40%).
In
contrast,
season
showed
slight
deterioration
102.57,
reflecting
distribution
(10%),
(35%),
(55%).
Boreholes
located
western
central
parts
exhibited
better
compared
those
eastern
part,
which
are
considered
unsuitable
human
consumption
due
their
poor
quality.
mineralization
process
primarily
attributed
dissolution
dolomitic
evaporitic
formations,
resulting
various
facies.
dominant
facies
identified
calcium
magnesium
bicarbonate
(85%),
followed
sodium
(7.5%),
sulfate
chloride
(2.5%).
underscores
critical
need
sustainable
management
practices
protect
groundwater
Mitidja
plain
amid
ongoing
environmental
challenges.
Addressing
these
issues
essential
ensuring
safe
drinking
availability
local
communities.
Hydrology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 72 - 72
Published: March 27, 2025
This
study
aims
to
assess
the
vulnerability
of
groundwater
in
Nile
Delta
contamination
and
evaluate
its
suitability
for
drinking
irrigation.
A
total
28
wells
(ranging
from
23
120
m
depth)
two
surface
water
samples
were
analyzed
dissolved
solids
(TDS),
heavy
metals,
quality
index
(GWQI),
hazard
quotient
(HQ).
The
findings
reveal
that
deep
(60–120
m)
displays
paleo-water
characteristics,
with
low
TDS,
hardness,
minimal
metal
contamination.
In
contrast,
shallow
(<60
is
categorized
into
three
groups:
paleo-water-like,
recent
elevated
TDS
mixed
water.
Most
(64%)
are
Ca-HCO3
type,
while
28%
Na-HCO3,
8%
Na-Cl,
latter
associated
sewage
infiltration.
deemed
suitable
irrigation,
but
varied
significantly—4%
classified
as
“excellent”,
64%
“good”,
32%
“poor”.
HQ
analysis
identified
manganese
a
significant
health
risk,
56%
exceeding
safe
levels.
These
highlight
varying
Delta,
emphasizing
concerns
regarding
risks
particularly
manganese,
need
improved
monitoring
management.
Applied Water Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(7)
Published: May 30, 2025
Abstract
Groundwater
pollution
poses
significant
health
and
environmental
risks,
particularly
in
regions
heavily
reliant
on
this
resource.
This
study
assessed
nutrient
manganese
groundwater
of
the
northeastern
Nile
Delta,
identifying
sources
evaluating
associated
risks.
An
integrated
methodology
was
employed,
incorporating
water
indices,
risk
modeling,
satellite
imagery
analysis,
statistical
analysis.
Thirty-one
samples
were
analyzed
for
nitrate,
nitrite,
ammonia,
phosphate,
manganese.
Concentrations
ranged
from
0.3
to
52
mg/L,
0.2
11.3
0.02
25
0.1
2.3
0.01
1.94
respectively.
The
nitrate
index
(NI)
classified
80.6%
as
polluted
varying
degrees,
while
(NPI)
indicated
that
67.7%
moderately
highly
polluted.
heavy
metal
toxicity
load
Mn
(MTL)
suggested
61.3%
surpassed
toxic
239.4
western
needs
treatment
remove
over
60%
mitigate
potential
correlation
coefficient
analysis
revealed
strong
correlations
between
satellite-derived
land-use
pollutant
concentrations.
It
showed
a
positive
agricultural
areas
derived
Normalized
Difference
Vegetation
Index
(NDVI)
ammonia
levels,
urban
Built-up
(NDBI)
Moreover,
surface
irrigation
displayed
severe
pollution,
highlighting
its
role
major
source
alongside
land
use.
total
(HI
)
nitrates
0.016
1.07
0.04
1.633,
respectively,
with
9.6%
16.1%
indicating
non-carcinogenic
>
1)
adults
children,
comprehensive
provides
crucial
insights
management
region,
requiring
urgent
mitigation
measures
protect
public
ensure
sustainable
resource
management.
