POLLUTION SOURCES AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IN THE NEW COMMUNITIES SOUTHEAST NILE DELTA, EGYPT

Abstract

The overall goal of this paper is to assess the state of groundwater pollution in the new communities, Southeast Nile Delta and other surrounding regions. Emphasis is devoted to the pollution from oxidation ponds in new industry cities. The different sources of pollution are related to industrial, agricultural and domestic activities. Generally, the pollution sources cause deterioration of groundwater quality due to the misuse of fertilizers and pesticides especially in