Spatial Analysis of the Pollution of the Euphrates River Water in the Abu Ghraib District

(Physical Characteristics as a Model)

الملخص

The research investigates the physical characteristics of the Euphrates River water in the Abu Ghraib district, where the river flows southwest, demarcating it from Anbar Governorate. Geographically, the area lies between latitudes 33°8'40" - 33°15'23" N and longitudes 43°50'21" - 44°1'24" E. The study is based on fieldwork and laboratory analyses aimed at detecting pollution by analysing four physical parameters during summer and winter. These physical properties include water temperature, turbidity, dissolved solids, and electrical conductivity. To elucidate pollution levels, the study area was divided into ten sites along the river. By examining pollution indicators through samples taken from these sites and comparing them to permissible pollutant concentration standards for river waters, seasonal variations were observed due to sampling in both summer and winter. The evaluation of the suitability of the Euphrates River water in Abu Ghraib for human drinking, irrigation, and livestock drinking revealed that it is unsuitable for human consumption regarding turbidity and electrical conductivity. However, for agricultural irrigation, the water was found to be low in salinity and suitable for irrigating all crops across all soil types based on the American advisory committee's standards. Regarding total dissolved salts, the water was classified as highly saline, requiring drainage except for sites (5, 6, 7) during winter, which were moderately saline and needed filtration. Nevertheless, the water was deemed suitable for livestock drinking.