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ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF GROUNDWATER IN EN NUHUD BASIN-SUDAN

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International Journal of Research Publication, 1 (100119201712): 18 (September 2017)
DOI: 100119201712.pdf

Abstract

Physico-chemical characteristics of groundwater are measured in situ in water samples from existing wells and water samples were collected for subsequent chemical analysis. Generally the water in En Nuhud Basin is characterized by low mineralization with respect to the WHO and Sudanese regulation limits for drinking water; anomalous values were observed at Abu Dagal in the western part which interpreted as related to high clay content within the saturated zones. The concentrations of the different chemical constituents usually decrease inwards in a manner indicates recharge potentials from the boundaries and from surface drainage within the basin area. The dominant types of water quality in the study area are: Ca (Mg) Hco3, Ca (Mg) Cl(No3, So4) and Na HCO3 type. In view of the quality tolerances for industrial process, some water samples not suit many of these processes; due to relatively high alkalinity, EC and acidity (low PH). On the other hand groundwater of En Nuhud Basin is quite satisfactory for irrigation use; limit exceptional case concerns Gabreddar- Abu Dagal Area; where high to very high salinity occur.

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