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Anomalies in industrial wastewater quality data in Kuwait
Adel Al-Haddad1, Mohd Elmuntasir Ahmed1, Hussain Abdullah1
1Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, P. O. Box 24885, Safat 13109, Kuwait.
Data in Brief
|March 25, 2021
Summary
Wastewater quality varies significantly between industrial areas in Kuwait. Petroleum factories in Shuaiba show higher organic pollutants, while non-petroleum factories in Kuwait City have elevated nutrient levels.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Industrial Chemistry
- Water Quality Management
Background:
- Industrial wastewater discharge poses environmental risks.
- Understanding pollutant profiles is crucial for effective management.
- Kuwait's industrial sector includes diverse petroleum and non-petroleum activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess and compare the quality of industrial wastewater from petroleum and non-petroleum sources in Kuwait.
- To identify key pollutants and their distribution across different industrial areas.
- To provide data for informed environmental protection strategies.
Main Methods:
- A one-year field survey of 41 factories across three industrial areas (Sabhan, Kuwait City, Shuaiba).
- Wastewater sampling and laboratory analysis for 25 parameters (inorganic, organic, TSS, TDS, TPHs, etc.).
- Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping of pollutant data using ArcView software.
Main Results:
- Wastewater quality in Sabhan industrial area was generally higher than in Kuwait City and Shuaiba.
- Petroleum factories in Shuaiba exhibited high levels of TSS, TDS, sulfide, chlorine, fluoride, COD, BOD, oil & grease, and TPHs.
- Non-petroleum factories in Kuwait City showed elevated levels of phosphate, ammonia, TKN, total nitrogen, and floatables.
Conclusions:
- Significant variations in industrial wastewater quality exist across Kuwait's industrial zones.
- Petroleum industries contribute substantial organic and hydrocarbon pollutants, particularly in Shuaiba.
- Non-petroleum industries can be significant sources of nutrient and suspended solids pollution, notably in Kuwait City.