Journal of Pollution Effects & Control
Open Access
ISSN: 2375-4397
ISSN: 2375-4397
Salah El-Dien Hussona
Egypt
Research Article
Water Quality Assessment of Mahmoudia Canal in Northern West of Egypt
Author(s): Ali Mahmoud Ahmed Abdullah and Salah El-Dien HussonaAli Mahmoud Ahmed Abdullah and Salah El-Dien Hussona
The main water source for Alexandria and Behiera governorate which locate at northern west of Egypt are Mahmoudia canal (receive about 15 Mm3/day), which receive water from Rosetta branch at Mahmoudia city. The canal receives domestic and agriculture wastes from Zarcon Drain and other non-point sources. Drinking water in Alexandria is supplied from surface water sources of Mahmoudia canal. The water is transferred to the eight water treatment plants for treatment operations. The primary objective of conventional drinking water treatment and distribution is to deliver to the consumer water that satisfy the requirements and does not constitute human health risk. To achieve this, water utilities employ a range of physical and chemical barriers in order to reduce risks. The present study offered comprehensive water quality information of Mahmoudia canal. Cluster analysis .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2375-4397.1000121