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August 24, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Evaluation of microbiological criteria, planktonic communities and trophic state of groundwater resources in Siwa Oasis, Western Desert, Egypt

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MAMohamad S. AbdelkarimMAMohamed H. H. AliAOAmal A. Othman

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This assessment reveals groundwater conditions and microbial contamination in Siwa Oasis, indicating ecological vulnerability.

Key Points

  • Groundwater assessment indicates high microbial contamination, mainly from fecal coliforms and nitrogen-fixing bacteria, posing risks to water quality.
  • The analysis classified wells into three trophic states, highlighting mineralization levels and ecological status based on conductivity readings.
  • Principal component analysis evaluated physical and chemical parameters across three drains and seventeen wells for ecological insights.
  • Findings suggest a generally good ecological status, yet indicate vulnerabilities linked to human activities affecting aquatic communities.

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Abdelkarim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5bc1ad7bf08b1eadfefehttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-16167-2
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