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Groundwater quality assessment for drinking and irrigation purposes in Boumerdes Region, Algeria

Djafer Khodja Hakim1,2( ), Aichour Amina2,3, Metaiche Mehdi2,4, Ferhati Ahmed5
Water Engineering Department, Institute of Technology. University of Bouira, 10000, Algeria
Laboratory Processes for Materials, Energy, Water and Environment, University of Bouira, 10000, Algeria
Industrial Chemical Technology Department, Institute of Technology. University of Bouira, 10000, Algeria
Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Science and Applied Science. University of Bouira, Algeria
Department of Hydraulic, Faculty of Science. University of M'sila, 28000, Algeria
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Abstract

In Algeria, water is a critically limited resource. Rapid demographic, urban and economic development has significantly increased water demand, the particularly for drinking water supply and agriculture. Groundwater serves as the primary source of water in the Boumerdes Region, located in northern Algeria, Therefore evaluating groundwater quality for water supply and irrigation purposes is very crucial. In this study, 49 groundwater samples were collected in 2021 and analyzed based on 17 physicochemical parameters. These results were processed using multivariate analysis and compared against the standards established by both the World Health Organization and Algerian Standards. The findings revealed that the concentrations of Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Nitrate of some samples exceeded acceptable limits, indicating that physicochemical treatment is necessary before use for drinking water supply. For irrigation suitability, several indices were employed, including Sodium Adsorption Rate (SAR), Wilcox diagram, Magnesium Absorption Ratio (MAR), Residual Sodium Bicarbonate (RSB), Permeability Index (PI) and Stuyfzand Index. The results of these indices show that groundwater in the region generally meets irrigation standards with a low risk. However, the groundwater should still be managed carefully to prevent salinity-related issues. This study highlights the current status of groundwater quality the Boumerdes region and offers important insights for the sustainable management of water resources in the area.

Keywords

Groundwater qualityMultivariate statistical analysisHydrochemical diagramWater supplyQuality indicesAlgeria

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Journal of Groundwater Science and Engineering
Volume 12 Issue 4,
December 2024
Pages 397-410
DOI: 10.26599/JGSE.2024.9280030
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Hakim DK, Amina A, Mehdi M, et al. Groundwater quality assessment for drinking and irrigation purposes in Boumerdes Region, Algeria. Journal of Groundwater Science and Engineering, 2024, 12(4): 397-410. https://doi.org/10.26599/JGSE.2024.9280030

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Received: 22 March 2024
Accepted: 21 September 2024
Published: 06 December 2024
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