The present study focuses on the environmental and health risks associated with use of treated wastewater produced from Al-Rustamia third extension plant for irrigation. measured data are used to evaluate comprehensive pollution index (CPI) organic (OPI). average CPI was found as 0.69 which indicated be slightly polluted all seasons a similar result also obtained OPI, is vary in range 1.29–1.60 indicates being contaminated. Also its suitability irrigation purposes, Sodium Adsorption Ratio...

This study set out to assess the ecological states show that Main Outfall Drain and Southern Marsh are viable for irrigation use preservation of aquatic life. Water quality conditions at four sites were evaluated using weight model. Samples taken monthly calculate water index (WQI) two seasons, summer 2021 winter 2022. Twenty-six parameters chosen apply WQI: Cl-, CO3-, HCO32-, Ca2+, Mg2+, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), NO3, NO2, NH3, Na+, K+, dissolved Oxygen (DO), temperature (WT), total...

Monitoring water quality changes in any body of is crucial as it directly relates to climate change. Evaluating the and quantity fresh for various uses essential maintaining safe sources now future. This study examined Main Outfall Drain River (MOD) eastern part Al-Qadisiya Governorate at three sites over four seasons 2023, using Iraqi Water Quality Index (IQ-WQI). In most cases, concentrations dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical demand (BOD5), total solids (TDS) exceeded allowable limits...

This study was conducted to identify the viability of Bacillus thuringiensis bacterial on a bio-degradation process for Kirkuk light crude oil. The viable count showed great capability biodegradation These bacteria exhibit ability dismantle oil through clear emulsion layer And they have good efficiency hydrocarbon compounds by 80%, and total biomass reaches 5 g/l, while amount 2.3 g/l. For more evidences action which been supported using technology gas-Chromatography confirms occurring...

In the present study, Tigris River within Baghdad city was monitored for a variety of physical and chemical parameters to determine water quality during 2010.Water indices (WQIs) were calculated protection aquatic life, using model CCME WQI (Canadian Council Ministers Environment Water Quality Index).Twelve selected namely: Lead, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Turbidity, pH value, Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature, Phosphate, Ammonia, Nitrate Nitrite.The results revealed that station 3 which located in...

Water quality deterioration in surface water is the impact of anthropogenic activities due to rapid industrialization. Tigris River within Baghdad city particular importance study because; industrial and municipal wastes, agricultural runoff from developing areas were mixing with river flow surrounding body thereby deteriorating quality. The aim was assess WQI on basis Weighted Arithmetic Index order evaluate for drinking purposes three stations during 2013. calculated based concentration...

Abstract Pesticides are vastly used for pests monitoring in agriculture and public health fields, causing severe depletion quality of drinking water. Moreover, most insecticides resist biodegradation carcinogen even at very low levels up to Parts per billion (ppb). This study was carried during April/2019 extended January/ 2020 Directorate Environment Water, Baghdad-Iraq synthesis characterization silver bionanoparticles by using Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis extract (biological...

Two water quality indices (WQI) were applied in the Tigris River using thirteen parameters (pH, chlorides, sulfate, nitrate, salts, BOD 5, iron, boron, zinc, lead, cadmium, copper, and chromium) this study.They calculated for six years from 2008 to 2013 then compared with sets of standard values river maintaining systems.The results indicated that CCME-WQI was generally "Fair" " Good" 2008, 2009, 2010 (CCME WQI range: 69.67-88.46)for all sites.CCME fell "Marginal" sites over last two (2012...

The study aims to build a water quality index that fits the Iraqi aquatic systems and reflects environmental reality of water. developed Water Quality Index (IQWQI) includes physical chemical components. To IQWQI, Delphi method was used communicate with local global experts in indices for their opinion regarding best most important parameter we can use building established weight each parameter. From data obtained this study, 70% were model 30% evaluating model. Multiple scenarios applied...

Abstract The Tigris River is a major source of Iraq’s drinking and agricultural water supply. An increase in pollution by heavy metals can be great threat to human aquatic life. In this study, the index (PI) metal (MI) were used evaluate status Baghdad City. Five stations chosen conduct study. analyzed: iron (Fe), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr). result PI was ranked between “No effect moderately affected for Fe; Slightly Affected Seriously Pb; no Ni, strongly Cr; only Zn No...

Aims:The current study was aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of biogenic synthesized golden nanoparticles from Sophora flavescens Aiton roots aqueous extract against multidrug-resistant (MDR) clinical bacterial isolates. Methodology and results:The green synthesis gold (AuNPs) accomplished using S. examined many accepted techniques.The AuNPs at concentrations (7% 9%) ppm were investigated two MDR bacteria, including Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) Gram-negative bacteria...

In this study, the sediment of Shatt Al-Basrah canal, was evaluated to illustrate distribution 4 heavy metals Cd, Cr, Fe and Mn in sediments collected from 5 sites. The assessment conducted using three indices; geoaccumulation index (I-geo), enrichment factor (E.F.) Pollution Index (PI). According I-geo, all sampling locations were unpolluted by Cr Fe, where their values are less than 0 (<0), except ranged between 0.98 1.37, Igeo for show that moderately polluted locations. Based on factor,...

This study was conducted during Dec2011-Nov2012 on three stations located in the south sector of Main Outfall Drain (MOD) River. Station 1 near Al-Holandee Bridge which general carriage way center Al-Nassiriya city, station 2 20 km far from first station, while 3 beginning new branch. reveals Seasonal Variation Total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) both surface waters, sediment and it is related with trace metals nickel vanadium water (dissolved, particulate) (residual exchangeable) phases....

In present study three stations are located on Diyala River has been investigated to phytoplankton community, the first station was in jalawlaa area, second Himreen impoundment, while third is after Dam Al-Soddur A total 134 taxa of Phytoplankton were identified during period, 63, 82 and 84 1, 2 3 respectively. The higher density observed 3, result ranged between 21.16 - 23.88 × 102 cell/l September October respectively, then which 18.44 66.188 January 1 lowest values comparable other...

This study was conducted from February 2010 to December 2010. Water Samples were collected every two months in three stations Baghdad city. The involved the assessment of concentrations some heavy metals such as: Chromium, Cadmium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Nickel and Zinc. values chromium undetected for entire study, while rest metal ranged between 0.001 -0.438 mg / l, ND -0.077 L, -0.778 0.36 - 0.011 0.011-0 .08mg/ 0.1985 -0.0416 respectively. results showed that fluctuated during...

The current study included the investigation of six heavy metals in Main outfall drain / Thi-Qar province (Arsenic/As, Lead/Pb, cadmium/Cd, Zinc/Zn, Iron/Fe, Copper/Cu). Four sites were selected this study, first site (E 610 87" 600 N 340 40" 330) was located north Nassiryah city near Al- hollandy bridge, second 620 79" 300N 27" 930) Siphon area, while third 63031" 14 07" 240) branching area to marshes and finally forth 63073" 12" 06 0) Al-Sanaf marsh. Water Sediment samples collected...

The multimetric Phytoplankton Index of Biological Integrity (P-IBI) was applied throughout Rostov on Don city (Russia) 8 Locations in River from April – October 2019. P-IBI is composed seven metrics: Species Richness (SRI), Density and total biomass phytoplankton Relative Abundance (RA) for blue-green Algae, Green Bacillariophyceae Euglenaphyceae Algae. average values fell within the range (45.09-52.4). Therefore, water entire study area characterized by equally "poor" quality. Negative...

Background: The cucumber is considered one of the most consumed plants because it’s involved in many diet systems and different types food, rich vitamins, like vitamin K; it has a high-water content. This study investigates plants’ chemical composition weight, which are essential factors plant physiology, under amounts shading irrigation systems. Methods: experiment two water methods, specifically surface drip techniquesand three levels shading, 60%, 45% 30%. There were replicates, with each...

في هذه الدراسة تم استخدام طريقة حيوية لتحضير جزيئات الفضة النانوية (AgNPs) من مستخلص فطر Metarhizium anisopliae. التعرف على خصائص AgNPs المحضرة باستخدام جهاز تحليل امتصاصية الطيف بالأشعة الضوئية والاشعة فوق البنفسجية، التحليل الطيفي تحت الحمراء. تحديد شكل وحجم وتوزيع الشحنات جسيمات المجهر الالكتروني الماسح وتحليل جهد زيتا. أظهر النشاط الحيوية لجسيمات فعاليتها معالجة الملوثات بنسبة أكثر 93 % وزن نفط الخام عينات المياه الملوثة. اذ تحولت كتلة النفط الماء بشكل فعال إلى هلامية فاقدة لقوامها...

This study evaluated the sediment quality of Main Outfall Drain River in Thi-qar Government by measuring (Mn, Ni, Pb, Fe, Cr, Zn, Cd and Cu) sediments.Samples were collected at 4 locations between summer 2021 winter 2022, results revealed that heavy metal dominance Al-Sanaf Marsh was order Fe> Mn> Ni> Zn> Cr> Pb>Cu>Cd.Among these sedimentary contaminants, Fe has highest level sediments.Two indices used: criteria (QSm) pollution index (PI).All sites third class QSm (a possible hazard for...