Environmental Impact of Wastewater Inflow on Groundwater Quality, West Girga, Sohag, Egypt

This research aims to determine the effects of wastewater irrigation on groundwater quality west Girga, Sohag, Egypt. Twenty-six and one sewage-treated effluent samples were analyzed using standard methods for a range physio-chemical microbiological parameters. Surrounding plant, about 46% collected impacted by contamination, as indicated positive detections fecal coliform bacteria infiltrated into groundwater. The distribution major ions in is Na+>Ca2+>Mg2+>K+ Cl->HCO3->SO42->NO3-. high salinity area may be due leaching evaporites, chemical fertilizers, return flow. sulfate concentration study mainly from fertilizers wastewater. Cd, Pb, Cu are enriched nearby treatment plant suggesting contamination disposal, while Fe, Mn, Zn showed higher enrichment at agricultural land, mixing source agrochemicals atmospheric deposition particles. Groundwater unconfined aquifer around West Girga unsuitable drinking purposes suitable with some restrictions terms heavy metals. To mitigate this, before careful management recommended.