Evaluation of arsenic, magnesium and calcium in drinking water of Ghouri-Goul region in Tabriz

Abstract

Drinking of the Arsenic contaminated water has harmful effects on digestive tract, cardiovascular system and central nervous system. Also, presences of calcium and magnesium metals in potable water prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. However, high amounts of recent compounds have some difficulties for watering, industrial and home using. So, in order to evaluating of water quality in Ghouri-Goul region, thirty six samples were taken during a year in order to determination of cited metals by means of atomic absorption spectrometry. ANOVA and one sample T-test were used for analyzing of data. In according with present study, mean of the arsenic calcium and magnesium were 0.0067, 30.97 and 12.75 mg L-1, respectively. The results of present study show that there is no significant difference in aqueous concentration of Arsenic, Calcium and magnesium during a year (p>0.005) and they have acceptable amount, accordance of Iranian standards. é Medwell Journals, 2009.