Evaluate the tap water quality at Kirkuk university using the Canadian Water Quality Index (CCME WQI)
Department of Biology, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq.
Research Article
International Journal of Life Science Research Archive, 2026, 10(02), 001-006.
Article DOI: 10.53771/ijlsra.2026.10.2.0025
Publication history:
Received on 09 February 2026; revised on 26 March 2026; accepted on 28 March 2026
Abstract:
The Canadian mathematical model was used to compare the water quality and examine the qualitative aspects of Kirkuk University's tap water. samples from the College of Education for Pure Sciences, the College of Human Education, seven other Kirkuk University locations, the College of Human Education Cafeteria, College to Science, College to Law, Girls' Dormitory, and Boys Dormitory have had their physical, chemical, and bacteriological properties estimated. pH, EC25, DO, T.A, TH, Ca, Mg, Na, Cl, SO4, NO3, PO4,TPC, and F. Coliform bacteria were among the fourteen criteria used to construct the water quality index.
According to the study's findings, the Water Quality Index (CCME WQI) scores for the majority of the features under investigation exceeded the World Health Organization's acceptable limits, however were less than the permissible limits of pH, chloride, sodium, phosphate and sulphate. The study shows that 71% of the samples are questionable and 29% of the samples are neutral.
Keywords:
Tap water; Canadian Water; Quality Index; Drinking Water Quality Guide; Kirkuk.
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