Comparative study of potable and mineral waters available in the State of Kuwait

Potable water in Kuwait is produced by desalination of seawater in multistage flash desalination (MSF) plants. In this study the quality of potable water in Kuwait from different sources and stations along the distribution system to the end consumers was examined. Additionally, the quality of more t...

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Published in:Desalination 1999-10, Vol.123 (2), p.253-264
Main Authors: Al Fraij, Khalefa M., Abd El Aleem, Mohammed K., Al Ajmy, Hamad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Drinking water and swimming-pool water. Desalination
Exact sciences and technology
Food industries
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Ground
Major
Mineral
Non alcoholic beverage industries and mineral waters
Pollution
Potable
Trace
Water treatment and pollution
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Summary:Potable water in Kuwait is produced by desalination of seawater in multistage flash desalination (MSF) plants. In this study the quality of potable water in Kuwait from different sources and stations along the distribution system to the end consumers was examined. Additionally, the quality of more than 20 types of bottled mineral waters available in Kuwait was also examined. Both physical properties and chemical constituents were included in this study. Major constituents and trace elements, especially toxic elements, were determined for all water samples, and the results compared with the 1993 World Health Organization Guideline Values. The results showed that all water samples tested complied with WHO Guidelines. Kuwait's public water supplies showed results in medium ranges for most of the mineral contents, major and minor parameters, compared to bottled mineral water.
ISSN:0011-9164
1873-4464
DOI:10.1016/S0011-9164(99)00081-8