El-Kholy, M. M. ; Sherif, A. E. A.; Mahmoud, Y., I. and El-Sayed, G.A.M ( 2015). Evaluation of the Contamination Caused by Human Activities on EL-Zomor Canal, EL-Giza governorate.J.Soil Sci. and Agric. Eng., Mansoura Univ., Vol. 6 (2): 223 -236,2015.
Abstract: To assess the extent of the contamination of human activities on irrigation water of El-Zomor canal on soil and grown crops; Therefore, soil, water, sediment and plant samples were taken from El-Zomor area of growing season (2011-2012). Results showed that the measured trace elements as well as COD & BOD are below the permissible limit. While, the pathogenic indicators exceeded the permissible limits in water and sediments according to the Recommended Maximum limits. According to the calculated ratio EF; sediment mud samples are contaminated with Cd followed by Pb and Co. Ni & Cd were not found along El-Zomor canal. Soil samples are contaminated with Cd & Ni while the rest are within the normal range. BCR of plant tissues are showed a specified capability to accumulate Fe, Mn, Co in Cauliflower tissue ; Zn, Cd are accumulated in clover shoot and ( Cr & Ni) are accumulated in wheat shoot. Public awarance and control human activities at the relevant state agencies are necessary.
Keywords: (Pathogenic indicator, Trace elements, El-Zomor canal.)
