Authors : Anam Ali Al-Khazali

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26apr904

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Abstract : This research addressed the relationship between the increased concentration of pollutants in the Euphrates River in the city of Samawah and the shortage of water supplies. The research relied on field visits after collecting water samples taken from several locations along the course of the Euphrates River and then analyzing them according to specific indicators, while studying the biological, chemical, and physical characteristics across the seasons. The results showed an increase in the concentration of pollutants due to the decrease in water levels, and an increase as well in electrical conductivity, turbidity, and dissolved elements. The decrease in water discharge led to an increase in bacteriological indicators, with the river unable to mitigate this pollution due to climate change, increased drought, and the shortage of water resources feeding the Euphrates River. Human activities showed that sewage and agricultural runoff represent the main source of this pollution. The study recommended the necessity of improving the water quality of the Euphrates River through integrated measures such as improving infrastructure, activating environmental laws, and developing sustainable management of the Euphrates River to ensure its protection and the continuation of its vital role.

Keywords : Euphrates River; Water Pollution; Water Scarcity; Samawah; Environmental Analysis; Water Quality.

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