Journal of Coastal Zone Management

Dunia Bouaoun

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• Research Article
  Study of Physical and Chemical Parameters of Oustouan River, North Lebanon
  Author(s): Dunia Bouaoun* and Rony Nabbout Dunia Bouaoun* and Rony Nabbout
  
  The rivers of Lebanon have the peculiarity of having an environment of discharges of waste water from neighboring villages that line. Solid waste is also rejected in aquatic environment. The water flow varies considerably depending on the well defined seasons. Akkar region located in northern Lebanon is rich in agricultural land and waterways that should be monitored regularly to determine their physical and chemical and biological properties. This study is a need to detect contaminants of the Oustouan River and to push governments to better monitor streams and better protect them. We have studied the physical- chemical parameters of Oustouan River located at north Lebanon which is an area rich in agriculture, water represents a necessity for the people and for their activities. High levels of calcium (297.7 mg.L-1) were observed at stations located at station E6 in June. However, Mag.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2473-3350.1000430

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