Study of Some Physical & Chemical Properties of Drinking Water in Some Educational Institutions in Souq Althulatha Area, Zliten

Abstract

Drinking water is one of the most natural materials consumed by individuals. Its pollution creates a real danger to the health of those who consume it. The number of students in the 40 basic and intermediate education institutions in Souq Althulatha area in Zliten is around 14,000 students during the 2021-2022 school year, most of whom use school reservoirs for drinking. So, this study aimed to identify some of the physical and chemical properties of drinking water in the targeted schools, where samples were collected from water reservoirs for 30 schools in the area, and some chemical and physical tests were conducted in the Faculty of Education laboratories at Alasmarya Islamic University and Environmental Sanitation Affairs Department in Zliten, in a time not exceeding a week from the collection process, and were analyzed in a period not exceeding 6 months. The obtained results of the tests showed that the drinking water of the targeted schools conforms to the Libyan standard specifications with an increase in some components in a limited number of school reservoirs.