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Enhanced Iron Removal from Aqueous Solutions: Evaluating the Synergistic Effects of Dolomite and Aeration Technologies

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Last updated: 05 Jan 2025

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Land and agricultural engineering

Abstract

This study conducts a critical analysis of iron removal from water and groundwater quality assessment in El-Kharga Oasis, Egypt, using a combination of dolomite treatment and aeration. Groundwater is vital for irrigation in arid regions like El-Kharga but often has high iron content, which risks soil and irrigation system integrity. The research introduces an innovative approach to reduce iron concentrations, with preliminary water quality assessments indicating iron levels above Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) irrigation standards. Controlled experiments conditions of 2 L aqueous solution containing 25 mg L-1 Fe determined the optimal dolomite dosage and aeration time for effective iron removal. Results showed the treated water's pH and electrical conductivity were ideal for irrigation, though high turbidity and iron emphasized the need for treatment. Chemical analysis revealed acceptable alkalinity and sodium hazard levels, with essential plant nutrients like calcium and magnesium present. The study concludes that dolomite-aeration treatment significantly improves water quality, offering a sustainable solution for irrigation management in dry regions. Statistical analyses affirm the method's effectiveness, providing a feasible option to enhance agricultural water quality, crucial for the sustenance of desert communities.

DOI

10.21608/nvjas.2023.247489.1264

Keywords

ground water, iron, water quality, Aeration, Dolomite

Authors

First Name

Ehdaa

Last Name

Abed

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Affiliation

New Valley University- EL-Kharga- Egypt

Email

ehdaaabed94@gmail.com

City

New Valley

Orcid

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First Name

Tamer

Last Name

Salem

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Affiliation

Soils, Water and Environment Research Institute (SWERI), Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza- Egypt

Email

tamer_salem43@yahoo.com

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Orcid

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First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Abbas

MiddleName

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Affiliation

Department of soils and Water, Faculty of Agriculture- Benha University- Egypt

Email

mohamed.abbas@fagr.bu.edu.eg

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Ahmed

Last Name

Abdelhafez

MiddleName

Azizeldein Abubaker

Affiliation

New Valley University- EL-Kharga- Egypt

Email

ahmed.aziz@agr.nvu.edu.eg

City

New Valley

Orcid

0000-0002-9518-6017

Volume

4

Article Issue

1

Related Issue

45191

Issue Date

2024-01-01

Receive Date

2023-11-09

Publish Date

2024-01-01

Page Start

13

Page End

21

Print ISSN

2805-2420

Online ISSN

2805-2439

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https://nvjas.journals.ekb.eg/article_328221.html

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328,221

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Original Research

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2,101

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Journal

Publication Title

New Valley Journal of Agricultural Science

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https://nvjas.journals.ekb.eg/

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Enhanced Iron Removal from Aqueous Solutions: Evaluating the Synergistic Effects of Dolomite and Aeration Technologies

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Created At

28 Dec 2024