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October 2, 2025Iraqi Journal of ScienceOpen Access

Evaluation of the Impacts of Discharged wastewater on the water quality of the Tigris River in Baghdad City

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MDMaryam Sabah DharyUniversity of BaghdadFAFiras Mudhafar AbdulhusseinUniversity of Baghdad

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Implication

Analysis of water quality findings points to elevated heavy metal levels and implications for irrigation.

Key Points

  • Water samples from the Tigris River showed significant heavy metal contamination during summer, notably cadmium and lead.
  • Concentrations of elements like copper, iron, and zinc in summer samples exceeded permissible health limits set by WHO.
  • Water quality assessments indicated good conditions for irrigation during winter, but seasonal variations affected heavy metal levels.
  • Monitoring wastewater impacts is vital for maintaining both irrigation safety and public health in urban rivers.

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Dhary et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de68f683cbc991d0a21be3https://doi.org/10.24996/ijs.2025.66.9.23
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