Quality Assessment of Various Bottled-Water Andtap-Water in Kirkuk - Iraq

摘要

This study was conducted to demonstrate the suitability of bottled water used in Kirkuk city - Iraq and Tap water processed by the Directorate of Kirkuk's water for human consumption, collected 20 type of bottled water ( local made and imported ) and nine Tap waters sample from different city regions , samples analysis both chemical& physical properties included (PH,Turbidity, E.C., T.D.S, T. Hardness, Alkalinity, T.S.S) with measuring elements (Ca⁺, Mg⁺, Cl-, So4⁼, Na⁺&K⁺ ) , all data compared with ( IBWA, 2008 ) & ( IS 470 /2001), bottled water results compare with brand labels . Results showed the existence of discrepancies between the data obtained in vitro with what is listed on brands label , note that many of thebrands did not coverall properties should be known by the consumer for the purpose of safety of use, also the results showed that three regions in Kirkuk city and processed its water by the Water Directorate of Kirkuk is not suitable to drink.