A Qualitative Environmental Study of Some Water Bodies Spread in Makhmour District/Iraq | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | ||||
| Article 95, Volume 29, Issue 4, July and August 2025, Page 1727-1738 PDF (429.33 K) | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.444160 | ||||
 View on SCiNiTO | ||||
| Authors | ||||
Abdulmoneim Kannah ; Hiba Shihab
| ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| The Tigris River is one of the most vital water resources in Iraq. This study was conducted on several interconnected water bodies that form part of the Tigris River Basin, specifically within the Makhmur District of Nineveh Governorate. The objective was to assess the environmental status of these water bodies by analyzing both physicochemical parameters and biological components, particularly for algae. Samples were collected and tested for a range of physical and chemical properties, including water temperature, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved oxygen (DO), nitrates, sulfates, phosphates, alkalinity, and concentrations of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The data obtained were compared against Iraqi and international standard specifications to evaluate their suitability for various civil uses. Water temperature showed seasonal variation, reaching up to 29°C in summer and dropping to 12–13°C during winter. The average pH across all study sites was 7.03, indicating near-neutral conditions. However, turbidity values exceeded the internationally acceptable limit of 5 NTU at all sites, suggesting poor water quality based on this indicator. Electrical conductivity increased noticeably during the summer, with the highest reading (4243µS/ cm) recorded at Site 2. In contrast, winter EC values were lower, ranging between 2288 and 2292µS/ cm. Biologically, the study recorded the presence of 17 algal genera, indicating moderate biodiversity and providing further insight into the ecological status of the water bodies. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Tigris; Makhmour District; Water quality; Dissolved oxygen | ||||
|
Statistics Article View: 71 PDF Download: 118 |
||||
