Antibiotics in Austrian drinking water resources, survey 2014

Natural Radioactivity of Drinking Water Resources in Arak, Iran

The activity concentrations of 235U, 232Th, 226Ra, 40K and 137Cs in ground and surface of drinking water resources in Iranian city of Arak were determined by gamma ray spectrometry with aHPGe detector setup, coaxial p type and 8192 channels MCA. The water samples differed in radioactivity content depending on their origin and place. In the ...

Drinking Water Week — May 4–10, 2014

Evaluation of Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Cadmium, and Iron Concentration in Drinking Water Resources of Central and Southern Bardsir Plain, Iran, in 2014

Background & Aims: The presence of heavy metals in water resources is a serious threat to human health. Due to the importance of this subject, this research was carried out to determine the concentration of heavy metals in drinking water resources of central and Southern Bardsir plain and compare the results with national and international standards. Methods: The descriptive and cross-sectional...

Investigation of Fungi in Drinking Water Resources as a Source of Contamination Tap Water in Sari, Iran

Background and purpose: One of the most prominent concerns for the water consumers is pathogenic microorganism contamination. Wells and underground water resources are the main resources of drinking water in Sari city, Iran. The main objectives of the research project were to explore the distribution and frequency of mycoflora in wells and underground water resources of the city and their conta...

determination of fluoride in sanandaj drinking water resources

fluoride is one of the most important elements in the composition of teeth and bones. this element can enter the body via different ways. however, drinking water is the most important way to receive fluoride by a lot of people. an increase in fluoride level in the body causes dental fluorosis and its absence leads to teeth decay. standard rate of fluoride in drinking water is determined by the ...