The Dead Sea And Geo-Environmental Trace Influence on The Rainwater Quality In Jordan

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2021 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 8 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : Suhail Shararadqah

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V8I1P110

How to Cite?

Suhail Shararadqah, "The Dead Sea And Geo-Environmental Trace Influence on The Rainwater Quality In Jordan," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 8,  no. 1, pp. 61-65, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V8I1P110

Abstract:

In order to investigate the major factors that affect rainwater quality in Jordan, 28 rainwater samples were collected from seven stations distributed in different eco-zones in the country. Major ions concentration (Ca2+, Na+, Mg2+, SO42−,K+, Cl−, NO3−, HCO3−, NH4+) were determined for each sample along with measurement of pH, TDS, and EC. The results show that rainwater chemistry varies from one location to another. The average pH values range from 7.25 to 6.58, and the average TDS range between 10 to 59ppm. The variability of rainwater chemistry was an attribute of regional conditions and anthropogenic effects. However, in the case of Ghor Safi station, the influence of the Dead sea was highly notable on the rainwater quality. The most anthropogenic activity that affects the rainwater quality were the traffic activity emissions and combustion fuel. In the case of Qatraneh station, the cement industry and phosphate mining are among the possible anthropogenic activities. The ionic balances in the rainwater samples for all stations were close to one, which indicates that the analyzed ions were sufficient to depict the rainwater quality in the selected stations.

Keywords:

Anthropogenic contamination, Dead Sea influence, Jordan, Rainwater chemistry, Rainwater quality

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