Measuring the Qualitative Characteristics of Water from RO Stations in Al-Zahraa District, Al-Kut City

Abstract

   This study aims to measure the qualitative characteristics and water quality of water produced from reverse osmosis RO stations in three different areas of Al-Zahraa District, Al-Kut City. This was achieved by measuring and analyzing the physical and chemical properties of samples taken from these stations. Water samples were collected from three RO stations located in different areas of the district during the study period. The analyses included measuring physical properties such as (temperature, electrical conductivity, and turbidity) , as well as chemical properties such as (pH, total dissolved solids TDS, total hardness, and concentrations of calcium, magnesium, chlorides, and sulfates). The results showed variations in the quality of the water produced at the three stations, with a high degree of compliance with Iraqi and international drinking water standards. The study recommends regular maintenance of the reverse osmosis membranes at these stations and improvements to the treatment processes to ensure sustainable water quality.