Spatio-Temporal Variation Study of Physico -Chemical Parameters Characterizing Water Quality of Oued M’zab Region, Algeria

Groundwater in the UNESCO-listed M'Zab Valley, Algeria, exhibits significant spatio-temporal variations in physico-chemical parameters due to domestic, agricultural, and industrial pollution. The study, conducted by Amer et al. (2016), found that total suspended solids reached up to 71.72 mg/L, with high concentrations of sulphates (2597 mg/L), chlorides (1633 mg/L), and sodium (1970 mg/L). Salinity showed the most pronounced variations across sampling points, indicating widespread pollution infiltration. The research involved monthly water sampling from wells distributed along the river's flow, measuring parameters like temperature, salinity, and suspended particles. These findings underscore the urgent need for preventive measures to preserve groundwater quality in this ecologically significant region.

Amer, Z. B., Saha, Z. B., & Hazzab, A. (2016). Spatio-Temporal Variation Study of Physico -Chemical Parameters Characterizing Water Quality of Oued M’zab Region, Algeria. International Annals of Science, 1(1), 2–7. LOCKSS. https://doi.org/10.21467/ias.1.1.2-7