Physico-Chemical Evaluations And Trace Metals Distribution in Water-Surficial Sediment of Ismailia Canal, Egypt

Ismailia Canal is considered as one of the most important irrigation and drinking water resources. During drought period the water level decreased and the concentrations of the most physico-chemical parameters were increased. Physical parameters include (air and water temperatures EC,TS,TDS and TSS).Chemical parameters (pH, DO, BOD, COD, CO 3 -- , HCO 3 - , Cl - , SO 4 -- , Ca 2+ , Mg 2+ , Na + , K + , NO 2 - , NO 3 - , NH 3 , PO 4 3- , TP and SiO 2 - ). In addition to some trace metals (Fe, Mn, Zn. Cu, Pb, Cd, Al, As, Ba, Co, Cr, Ni, Sb, Se, Sn, Sr, V and Mo) in water and surficial sediment of Ismailia Canal during drought period were studied. (Nature and Science 2010;8(5):198-206). (ISSN: 1545-0740).