Pollution of irrigation water in East Nile Delta, Egypt: Physicochemical and parasitological studies | ||||
| Parasitologists United Journal | ||||
| Article 10, Volume 17, Issue 3, December 2024, Page 214-221 PDF (516.28 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/puj.2024.324093.1269 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Shaimaa Ashoush   1; Samia Etewa1; Abd Alhoot2; Salwa Arafa3; Suzan Rashad4; Ali O Al-Ghamdi5; Mohamed Sarhan 6
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| 1Departments of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine | ||||
| 2Departments of Zoology, Faculty of Science Zagazig University | ||||
| 3Departments of Zoology, Faculty of Science Zagazig Universit | ||||
| 4Water and Soil Pollutants Laboratory, Regional Research Center in Sharkia Governorate, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology , Egypt. | ||||
| 5Faculty of Science and Arts, El Mekhwa , Microbiology Section , Al-Baha Universities, Saudi Arabia | ||||
| 6Departments of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine,Department, Faculty of Science and Arts, El Mekhwah , Microbiology Section Al-Baha4 and Shaqra5 Universities, Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Irrigation water quality is important for the cultivation of safe food products and suitable soil for vegetables and fruits. Objective: To evaluate the irrigation water quality in Sharkia Governorate, Egypt; for possible parasitological contamination. Material and Methods: A water sample (2-3 liters) was collected monthly from the main 5 irrigation canals in Sharkia Governorate (total = 60). They were examined physiochemically including pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved salts (TDS), and heavy metals. Samples were also microfiltered, centrifuged, and washed. Both supernatant and sediment of each water sample were microscopically examined for parasitic pollution by direct, iodine stained smears, and modified Ziehl–Neelsen method. Results: Physicochemically, samples showed seasonal variation with increased EC and TDS in the winter, whereas heavy metals were recorded in low permissible levels. All canals showed parasitic contamination, where Cryptosporidium oocysts, and Giardia cysts were the most frequent parasites detected in all irrigation canals. The highest prevalence was recorded in summer and spring. Conclusion: Our results showed that monitoring irrigation water quality is essential for maintaining a safe food supply and avoiding harmful health risks. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Cryptosporidium spp; G. duodenalis; heavy metals; irrigation water; parasitic pollution; physicochemical parameters; soil transmitted parasites | ||||
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