Hawraa Falih Wali, Walaa Najah Majid, Yasameen Sabbar Naeemah and Mohammed Qasim Waheeb✉
Department of Biology, College of Science, Al-Muthanna University,66001, Samawah, Iraq
Received: June 11, 2024/ Revised: July 10, 2024/Accepted: July 12, 2024
(✉) Corresponding Author: mhmdkas@mu.edu.iq
Abstract
This study investigates drinking water quality in Al-Samawa City by analyzing data from four filtration stations in Al-Muthanna Governorate over the period 2019-2021. Findings reveal significant contamination, including bacterial pollutants from sewage in the Euphrates River, high turbidity, elevated dissolved salts, and excessive chloride levels beyond permissible limits. These contaminants rendered the water unfit for human consumption. The study highlights the critical need for enhanced sanitation measures, stringent water quality controls, and effective management to ensure safe drinking water for the local population.
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How to cite this article
Wali, H. F., Majid, W. N., Naeemah, Y. S. and Waheeb, M. Q. (2024). Detection of Biological and Physicochemical Contaminants in Drinking Water in Al-Samawa City. Microbial Science Archives, Vol. 4(3), 13-16. https://doi.org/10.47587/MSA.2024.4301
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