Investigation the level concentration of some heavy metals in surface water resources in the region of Minia and Assiut district – upper Egypt- Comparing to its guidelines for drinking water

Salama Morsi M

Published on: 2022-04-14

Abstract

River Nile and the main irrigation canals in Minia and Assiut region is the essential Surface water resources of drinking water. Trace elements are the most persistent pollutants in water. The aim of present study is investigated of some Trace elements (Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni, Mn, Fe and B) in addition PH value in surface water resources in the region. To achieved this aim 51 surface water samples collected from the river Nile and main irrigation canals and main drain canals in the region. The concentration level of Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni, Mn, Fe and B ions is measured by using   atomic absorption spectrometer. The results were mapping by using Geographic Information System software (GIS 10.7). The data were analyzed by Excel 2013 and past 3.0 programs 2013 and comparing with WHO and EMA guideline. The results exhibit that: all of the measuring Trace elements except Cu ions showing a higher concentration than the acceptable limits in WHO or EMH (Egyptian Ministry Health) at the most samples. This region receives a large quantities of industrial wastes and sewage, in addition agricultural drainage water via drain canals or direct to the irrigation canals along the study area.