Assessment of groundwater quality and alkaline earth metals from the Al Masaraat basin at Al Dhahirah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman

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Titre

Assessment of groundwater quality and alkaline earth metals from the Al Masaraat basin at Al Dhahirah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman

Créateur

Al Hatmi, F. Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Embong, Z. Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Gismelseed, A. Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Date

2024

Dans

International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Résumé

Comprehending the physicochemical properties of water is vital for efficient groundwater management in the research area. Groundwater often sees an increase in chemical element concentrations as it moves underground due to water-rock interaction. Water quality is assessed by comparing various parameter levels with drinking water standards. The primary goal of this study is to assess the groundwater quality from Al Dhahirah Governorate by analysing the physicochemical characteristics (pH, EC, TDS, TH, and T) and evaluating the concentrations of alkali and alkaline earth metals. It involved collecting groundwater samples from 11 different sites in the area and using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) to analyse various elements, such as Ca, Na, Mg, and Sr. The study’s results reveal that the quality parameters of drinking water sources are within the Omani and World Health Organization (WHO) standards, except for Na, Mg, Sr, and TH level. The average concentrations of Na and Mg were 527.64 and 87.93 mg/L, respectively, while the average TH measured 658.86 mg/L, which is classified as very hard. The analysis of correlations among groundwater quality parameters indicates that physicochemical parameters influence the chemical properties of groundwater. To ensure safe drinking water, it is advisable to treat contaminated water before use and regularly monitor its quality. The findings contribute to the understanding of water quality in this region, providing valuable insights for environmental and public health considerations.

Sujet

Géologie -- Oman Voir tous les contenus avec cette valeur

Langue

eng

pages

1–15

doi

10.1080/03067319.2024.2344058

issn

0306-7319

uri

https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319.2024.2344058

Al Hatmi, F., Embong, Z., et Gismelseed, A., “Assessment of groundwater quality and alkaline earth metals from the Al Masaraat basin at Al Dhahirah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman”, 2024, bibliographie, consulté le 18 octobre 2024, https://ibadica.org/s/bibliographie/item/23214