2018-11

international journal of advanced and applied science (القضية : 1) (الحجم : 5)

It appeared to us through this study, which lasted six months from October 2016 to April 2017 in the Akra district of Duhok governorate, we found out the validity of the water of the spring of this area for use as a drinking water. The aim of this study is to assess the validity of the water of spring of the Akra area for human consumption as potable water. The results showed us after the analysis and laboratory examination such as[ electrical conductivity (EC), total alkalinity (TA), total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, total hardness (TH), magnesium (Mg2+) ,Calcium (Ca 2+), Dissolved oxygen (DO)and Chloride (CL-) ] of all springs of water of that region in terms of physical and chemical properties are safe to drink and can be identified as a good source of human consumption, Although there is a difference in some physical and chemical properties in some springs of water in that area, but it did not exceed the limits and international standards for drinking water. Therefore, the people of this region can use the water of those springs to drink without fear of any health effects.