Assessment of heavy metal pollution in groundwater using a multivariate analysis approach

• Autorzy: Sbai Khalid , Tahri Latifa , Hafiane Fatima Zahra , Halima Oumaima Iben , Fekhaoui Mohammed

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DOI

10.24425/jwld.2024.150272

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The current study aims to assess underground water pollution using an integrated approach that combines statistical methods such as principal component analysis (PCA) and water quality diagrams (Piper diagram, Schoeller-Berkalov diagram). A total of twenty water samples were collected from the Tiflet region in the Sebou basin and analysed for various physicochemical parameters, including temperature, pH, and heavy metal concentrations (Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, Fe²⁺ and Pb²⁺). The average concentrations of Pb²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cu²⁺, and Fe²⁺ in the water samples were found to be 41.9, 14.8, 20.1, and 8.1 mg∙dm^-3, respectively. These concentrations indicate a significant presence of heavy metals in the groundwater samples. Therefore, it can be concluded that the groundwater in this area is heavily polluted with heavy metals and other pollutants. This finding raises concerns regarding the use of this water for irrigation and agricultural activities in the region. This suggests that these four components play a crucial role in determining the overall water quality. The distribution patterns of the metals Pb²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cu²⁺, and Fe²⁺ in the well water within the study area are of particular environmental concern. It is recommended to establish a monitoring network to ensure the sustainable management of water resources in order to address this issue effectively.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

groundwater; heavy metals; pollution; principal component analysis; PCA; Tiflet region; water quality

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo ITP
• Czasopismo: Journal of Water and Land Development
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: no. 61
• Strony: 175--182
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 31 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Sbai Khalid

• Mohammed V University in Rabat, Geopac Research Center Scientific Institute, Geo-Biodiversity and Natural Patrimony Laboratory, Ibn Battuta Av, B.P. 1040, Rabat, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2773-4974

autor

Tahri Latifa

• Mohammed V University in Rabat, Geopac Research Center Scientific Institute, Geo-Biodiversity and Natural Patrimony Laboratory, Ibn Battuta Av, B.P. 1040, Rabat, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0679-2757

autor

Hafiane Fatima Zahra

• Mohammed V University in Rabat, Geopac Research Center Scientific Institute, Geo-Biodiversity and Natural Patrimony Laboratory, Ibn Battuta Av, B.P. 1040, Rabat, Morocco

autor

Halima Oumaima Iben

• Mohammed V University in Rabat, Geopac Research Center Scientific Institute, Geo-Biodiversity and Natural Patrimony Laboratory, Ibn Battuta Av, B.P. 1040, Rabat, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0188-8286

autor

Fekhaoui Mohammed

• Mohammed V University in Rabat, Geopac Research Center Scientific Institute, Geo-Biodiversity and Natural Patrimony Laboratory, Ibn Battuta Av, B.P. 1040, Rabat, Morocco

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6434-0993

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