Monitoring water quality in Beni Haroun Dam Northeastern Algeria: Application of Water Quality Index (WQI), Pollution Index (PI), and statistical analyses
Despite the importance of Beni Haroun Dam as a vital water resource in Northeastern Algeria, comprehensive assessments of its water quality using integrated indices like the Water Quality Index (WQI), the Pollution Index (PI), and advanced statistical analyses remain scarce. This study addresses thi...
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| author | Noureddine Bouchareb Rebbah Abderraouf Chouaib Lalaoui Meriem Bouzegag Abdelaziz Kennouche Salah Bouarroudj Sara Chebbah Mohamed |
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| description | Despite the importance of Beni Haroun Dam as a vital water resource in Northeastern Algeria, comprehensive assessments of its water quality using integrated indices like the Water Quality Index (WQI), the Pollution Index (PI), and advanced statistical analyses remain scarce. This study addresses this gap by providing a detailed evaluation to support sustainable water management efforts by applying two critical indices: WQI and PI. Water quality parameters including (PO₄, NH₄, NO₂, NO₃, DIN, SiO₄, SO₄, Cl, NaCl, Na, EC, TDS, pH, Sal, Tem, Tur) were measured at 20 sites within the dam. The data revealed that most sites exhibited a WQI classification of ''Good'' (mean WQI = 70.69–83.29), except for sites S11, S13, S14, S15, S16, S17, S18, and S20, which were classified as ''Poor'' or ''Unsuitable.'' Correspondingly, the PI for most sites was categorized as ''Insignificant pollution,'' whereas sites S13, S14, S15, S16, S17, and S18 indicated ''Low'' to ''Very High'' pollution levels. The study provides precise data on the ecological status of the dam, offering a decision-making tool for water resource managers. It contributes to sustainable water management by identifying risk areas and supporting the implementation of protective measures. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cfd3f4709dd14e4891d55a6741c809592025-08-20T03:46:05ZengElsevierDesalination and Water Treatment1944-39862025-07-0132310126710.1016/j.dwt.2025.101267Monitoring water quality in Beni Haroun Dam Northeastern Algeria: Application of Water Quality Index (WQI), Pollution Index (PI), and statistical analysesNoureddine Bouchareb0Rebbah Abderraouf Chouaib1Lalaoui Meriem2Bouzegag Abdelaziz3Kennouche Salah4Bouarroudj Sara5Chebbah Mohamed6Laboratory of Natural Sciences and Materials, Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Natural and Life Sciences, Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center, Mila 43000, Algeria; Corresponding author.Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environment, University of ''Larbi Ben M′hidi'' Oum El Bouaghi, Oum el Bouaghi 04000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Natural Sciences and Materials, Institute of Natural and Life Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences and Agronomy, Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center, Mila 43000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Functional Ecology and Environment, University of ''Larbi Ben M′hidi'' Oum El Bouaghi, Oum el Bouaghi 04000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Natural Sciences and Materials, Institute of Natural and Life Sciences, Department of Geology, Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center, Mila 43000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Natural Sciences and Materials, Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Institute of Natural and Life Sciences, Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center, Mila 43000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Natural Sciences and Materials, Institute of Natural and Life Sciences, Department of Geology, Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center, Mila 43000, AlgeriaDespite the importance of Beni Haroun Dam as a vital water resource in Northeastern Algeria, comprehensive assessments of its water quality using integrated indices like the Water Quality Index (WQI), the Pollution Index (PI), and advanced statistical analyses remain scarce. This study addresses this gap by providing a detailed evaluation to support sustainable water management efforts by applying two critical indices: WQI and PI. Water quality parameters including (PO₄, NH₄, NO₂, NO₃, DIN, SiO₄, SO₄, Cl, NaCl, Na, EC, TDS, pH, Sal, Tem, Tur) were measured at 20 sites within the dam. The data revealed that most sites exhibited a WQI classification of ''Good'' (mean WQI = 70.69–83.29), except for sites S11, S13, S14, S15, S16, S17, S18, and S20, which were classified as ''Poor'' or ''Unsuitable.'' Correspondingly, the PI for most sites was categorized as ''Insignificant pollution,'' whereas sites S13, S14, S15, S16, S17, and S18 indicated ''Low'' to ''Very High'' pollution levels. The study provides precise data on the ecological status of the dam, offering a decision-making tool for water resource managers. It contributes to sustainable water management by identifying risk areas and supporting the implementation of protective measures.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1944398625002838Water Quality IndexPollution IndexBeni Haroun DamPollution monitoring |
| spellingShingle | Noureddine Bouchareb Rebbah Abderraouf Chouaib Lalaoui Meriem Bouzegag Abdelaziz Kennouche Salah Bouarroudj Sara Chebbah Mohamed Monitoring water quality in Beni Haroun Dam Northeastern Algeria: Application of Water Quality Index (WQI), Pollution Index (PI), and statistical analyses Desalination and Water Treatment Water Quality Index Pollution Index Beni Haroun Dam Pollution monitoring |
| title | Monitoring water quality in Beni Haroun Dam Northeastern Algeria: Application of Water Quality Index (WQI), Pollution Index (PI), and statistical analyses |
| title_full | Monitoring water quality in Beni Haroun Dam Northeastern Algeria: Application of Water Quality Index (WQI), Pollution Index (PI), and statistical analyses |
| title_fullStr | Monitoring water quality in Beni Haroun Dam Northeastern Algeria: Application of Water Quality Index (WQI), Pollution Index (PI), and statistical analyses |
| title_full_unstemmed | Monitoring water quality in Beni Haroun Dam Northeastern Algeria: Application of Water Quality Index (WQI), Pollution Index (PI), and statistical analyses |
| title_short | Monitoring water quality in Beni Haroun Dam Northeastern Algeria: Application of Water Quality Index (WQI), Pollution Index (PI), and statistical analyses |
| title_sort | monitoring water quality in beni haroun dam northeastern algeria application of water quality index wqi pollution index pi and statistical analyses |
| topic | Water Quality Index Pollution Index Beni Haroun Dam Pollution monitoring |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1944398625002838 |
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