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Physico-chemical characterization of Haitian water sources

Case of the springs on the north slope of the saddle massif at Port-au-Prince

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Produktbeschreibung

The sources used to supply drinking water to the Port-au-Prince Metropolitan Region (RMPP) are springs on the northern slope of the Massif de la Selle. This area is dominated by a calcareous, karstified and fissured formation. The literature reports that the waters of these springs are characterized by a significant hardness above 200 mg/l, with significant iron contents of 300µg/l, nitrate concentrations of around 48 mg/l and a certain concentration of coliforms has also been measured. This pollution is due to the lack of protection of the catchments. In addition, significant concentrations of chromium (470µg/l) and lead (250µg/l) were detected in the water distributed in Port-au-Prince. Given the altitude and the contribution of these points of emergence in the drinking water supply of the RMPP, it was decided, as part of this study, to undertake the physico-chemical characterization of these sources. A sampling campaign was carried out between 20 and 27 July 2005. Global parameters, major ions, minor and trace elements were selected to assess water quality.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 52
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Mai 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm
• ISBN-13: 9786202566735
• Artikelnr.: 62406964

Autorenporträt

Independent consultant for different national institutions in Environment, Sanitation and Social Engineering.Civil Engineer with two specializations: 1) Planning and Development of Precarious Neighborhoods - 2) Ecotoxicology, Environment and Water Management. Many other short courses.