Evaluation of Alton Kobry Region Ground Water for Civil Uses

Abstract

This study has been performed at the Alton-Kobry region to indicate the suitability of the ground water which is important source for domestic uses. The samples taken from (19) wells at different locations and tested at laboratories of north gas company in Nov.-2010.The tests included (electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, pH-value, concentration of some anions) were all conducted for each sample. The results revealed that surveyed ground water were free from pollution and almost suitable for domestic use. Some investigated parameters appeared to be near the recommended limits set by Iraqi standards, while others exceed the recommended values that the chemical treatments are necessary.

Keywords

• : Ground water, Ground water test