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[Minerals in Tunisia's drinking water]
A Nasraoui1, M Gharbi, M Hamdaoui
1Ecole Supérieure des Sciences et Techniques de la Santé de Tunis, La Rabta.
Archives De L'Institut Pasteur De Tunis
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Tunisian drinking water, especially from the south, contains high levels of minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium, chloride, and sulfate, exceeding international standards. This high mineralization necessitates chemical quality improvements for safe consumption.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Water Chemistry
- Public Health
Context:
- Physico-chemical analysis of drinking water sources in Tunisia.
- Assessment of mineral content in relation to World Health Organization (WHO) and European Economic Community (EEC) standards.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the mineral composition of Tunisian drinking water.
- To identify areas where water quality exceeds established safety guidelines.
Summary:
- Drinking water samples from various Tunisian regions, particularly the south, exhibit significantly elevated levels of calcium, magnesium, sodium, chloride, and sulfate.
- Mineral concentrations in southern Tunisian drinking water surpass WHO and EEC maximum admitted concentrations, with nitrates also slightly exceeding EEC guide levels.
- The observed high mineralization indicates a need for chemical quality enhancement of these water resources.
Impact:
- Highlights potential health risks associated with high mineral content in drinking water.
- Informs policy and infrastructure development for water treatment and management in Tunisia.
- Underscores the importance of regular water quality monitoring to ensure public health and safety.