Characterisation, classification, and evaluation of some ground water samples in upper Egypt

Abstract

Study of the ground water quality at upper Egypt is an essential ingredient for a healthy population, irrigation, and industrial purposes at this developed region. Thus, the measurements of water quality parameters (pH, conductivity, HCO3-, Cl-, NO3-, PO4(3-), SO4(2-), Ca, Mg, TH, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb, Zn, and DS) were carried out on ground water samples at different localities in Aswan governorate, Egypt. Differentation of ground water samples according to Cl-, SO4(2-), HCO3- + CO3(2-)' base exchange, and hydrochemical parameters were calculated. Evaluation of the samples for different uses (drinking and domestic uses, irrigation and industrial purposes) were obtained according to WHO standards, sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), and saturation index. Results of this study show that the most ground water samples characterize by good quality for different uses. Statistical analysis of data exhibits positive, good, and interesting correlation values lead to interpretation the results of analyses and suggestion the forms of ions in the water samples.