Effect of the Depollution Project on The Physico-Chemical and Bacteriological Quality of Rabat's Coastal Waters

• Autorzy: Idrissi Youssef , Hamdouni Soraya EL , Cherkaoui Essediya , Khamar Mohamed , Nounah Abderrahman

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.12912/27197050/172671

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Morocco’s Atlantic coast, faces significant anthropogenic disturbances, leading to pollution in its waters used for various purposes. The primary objective of this study is to shed light on how the depollution project, a crucial part of the Bouregreg valley development plan, has influenced the coastal area of the city. This has been achieved through a comprehensive analysis of the water quality, focusing on both physico-chemical characteristics and bacteriological aspects. Thirteen specific physico-chemical parameters and fecal pollution indicators were meticulously monitored along the coastline. The goal was to gain insights into how water quality has changed over time and across different locations. The results of this investigation have revealed the substantial impact of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) on the area, with varying degrees of efficiency observed, such as 63.04% for turbidity, 52.21% for BOD₅, and 40% for organic matter.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

coastline; waste water treatment plant; wastewater; littoral

• Wydawca: Lubelski Oddział Polskiego Towarzystwo Inżynierii Ekologicznej ; Lublin University of Technology ; WNGB Wydawnictwo Naukowe
• Czasopismo: Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 24, iss. 8
• Strony: 321--328
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 23 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Idrissi Youssef

• Civil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Materials, Water and Environment Team, Higher School of Technology of Sale, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5331-3243

autor

Hamdouni Soraya EL

• Civil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Materials, Water and Environment Team, Higher School of Technology of Sale, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8465-0518

autor

Cherkaoui Essediya

• Civil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Materials, Water and Environment Team, Higher School of Technology of Sale, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5144-9869

autor

Khamar Mohamed

• Civil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Materials, Water and Environment Team, Higher School of Technology of Sale, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2845-9326

autor

Nounah Abderrahman

• Civil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Materials, Water and Environment Team, Higher School of Technology of Sale, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0272-4040

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