Study of Physical Properties of Groundwater Wells of Iron and Steel Buildings in Al-Jazeera Region, Misrata

Abstract

Water is one of the most important natural resources on the planet and is a sure reason for economic progress and underdevelopment, and there is no doubt that the quality and safety of water plays an important and direct role in the health of the consumer. A study was conducted to determine the quality of the water of the wells in the Jazira area in the city of Misrata physically and chemically for the period from the beginning of October 2016 to the middle of July 2017, the study sample included 25 wells out of 36 (69.4%) and physical tests (turbidity, color, taste and smell) were conducted. The results of the physical tests showed that all the samples were within the permissible limits in terms of turbidity and odor, 4% of the samples were unacceptable in terms of color, and 58% of the water was highly salted.

Despite the proximity of the wells to the sewage network, there is no pollution of the well water with sewage water, and the results of the study showed that the main source of domestic water for about 50% of the region's population is the city water network and well water, and that nearly two-thirds of the families have been living in the area for more than 10 years, and the results of the study showed the limited or non-existent role of the supervisory and inspection authorities in the area. The study recommended the need to activate the regulatory authorities with optimal Libyan guidelines and uniform limits for drinking water.