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This analysis evaluates groundwater quality using the water quality index, indicating suitability for livestock and human consumption.
The Wadi El-Assiuty region relies heavily on groundwater for agriculture and other uses, while surface water from the Assiut Water Treatment Plant is the most suitable for human consumption. This study uses a Water Quality Index (WQI) to assess the quality of groundwater in the reclaimed areas. The WQI evaluates 14 parameters, including Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Electrical Conductivity (EC), Residual sodium carbonate (RSC), Magnesium Hazard (MH), Kelly’s Ratio (KR), Soluble Sodium Percentage (SSP), Permeability Index (PI), Chlorides (Cl−), main ions, and total salinity. All groundwater samples were found to be suitable for various functions, with pH, ion levels, Total Hardness (TH), and Total dissolved solids (TDS) levels within acceptable ranges. The research area's groundwater is suitable for raising livestock and poultry, commercial purposes, and irrigation. The WQI results show that 85.7% of the samples were suitable for human consumption, with EC, SAR, and MH values ranging from "good" to "excellent."
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