HYDROCHEMISTRY REVIEW OF AL DABOSIA, MASSAH, APOLLO AND AL HUFARA SPRINGS, AL JABAL AL KHDAR, NE LIBYA

Abstract

The water springs are the main sources for drinking and irrigation in Al Jabal Al Khdar, NE Libya. This study will be reviewed the hydrochemistry characterization of Al Dabosia, Massah, Apollo and Al Hufara springs. The results showed the Al Dabosia , Apollo and Al Hufara springs are characterized by moderate fresh water whereas Massah spring is characterized by hard fresh water. The piper diagram is classified the water springs as Ca HCO3 (II Type) except Apollo spring is contained CaMgCl (IV Type). Plot of Mg/Ca vs. Na/Ca ratio of water springs revealed the source of major ions were originated from limestone and terra rossa soil weathering. According to WHO (2018) the water springs in study areas should be treated for drinking water.