Water quality is a highly imperative component to understand the healthiness of a water body and it is a critical factor affecting human health and welfare (Al-Gahwari, 2007). Studies showed that approximately 3.1% of deaths (1.7 million) and 3.7% of disability-adjusted-life-years (DALYs) (54.2 million) worldwide are attributable to unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene (WHO, 2005). Globally, the water quality of inland Lakes is of great importance, particularly in countries of the arid region. This makes the majority of these inland Lakes of great public interest for recreational activities, some industries as well as water supply and support to ARTICLE INFO
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