Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-2 | Issue-11 | 448-450
Original Research Article
Application of Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index (CCME WQI) to Evaluate Tap Water Quality in Babylon Governorate
Zahraa Ali Hammood, Simaa Thamir Hamid
Published : Nov. 30, 2017
Abstract
This study conducted to assess water quality by using Canadian Council of
Ministers of the Environment Water Quality Index (CCME WQI). Study area
involves four districts (Almusayab, Almahaweel, Almuharibeen and Aljamiyaa)
located in Babylon governorate. Samples collected during three months starting from
January 2016 until March 2016 and analyzed for many physical and chemical
properties included PH, Calcium (Ca), chloride (Cl), total Hardness (TH), sulfate
(SO4), total dissolved solid (TDS) and magnesium (Mg). The calculated values of
CCME WQI showed that the water quality of study area in four districts (Almusayab,
Almahaweel, Almuharibeen and Aljamiyaa) were good according to CCME WQI
classification during study period and measured values of chemical and physical
properties were within Iraqi standards.