Renewable water resources in Saudi Arabia are limited with groundwater as the major source for water supply. This study was conducted to assess the quality of groundwater in Almadinah Almunawarah, Saudi Arabia. Water samples were collected from 60 wells in 2010. Physical and chemical parameters were examined. The results of colour, turbidity, odour, pH, and nitrite in all samples were below the local drinking water guideline values. The fluoride concentrations in 8% of the samples were higher than the guideline value. The taste in 87% of the samples was unacceptable. Intolerable levels of both total hardness and TDS were found in most of the samples (~ 83%). Nitrate levels were above the guideline value in 65% of sample. Most of the samples (80-87%) have failed the guidelines for sodium, chloride, and sulfate. On the other hand, none of the samples was found to contain Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, Ba, and Pb exceeding the guideline values. However, 5% of the samples have ) was greater than the guideline value and 10% of the samples have Mg (range 159000-210000 µg L -1 ) above the limit. Although the water of the investigated wells does not satisfy many of the general drinking water guidelines due to the local environment and climate, most of the samples are in compliance with the guideline values for metals in drinking and irrigation water.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
hi@scite.ai
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.