Master’s Thesis Discusses the Impact of Geographic Characteristics on the Pollution of River and Drainage Networks)
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, a master’s thesis titled “The Impact of Geographic Characteristics on the Pollution of River and Drainage Networks in Al-Hashimiya District” was discussed in the Hall of Al – Maarif at the College of Education for Humanities at University of Karbala. The research was conducted by Kazim Nima Hassan, a student in the Department of Applied Geography, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Hussein Fadhil Abd.
The research problem was identified as follows: What is the role of geographic characteristics in the pollution of river and drainage networks in Al-Hashimiya District? What is the impact of natural and human factors on the efficiency of irrigation and drainage systems in Al-Hashimiya District?
The importance of the study stems from the importance of water and the need to protect it from pollution. Shatt al-Hillah-Hashimiya and its tributaries in Babylon Governorate are a lifeline for the region, and five administrative units depend on it completely. Any pollution added to it can harm the lives of the population and living organisms.
The objectives of the study included:
- Determining the efficiency of irrigation and drainage projects in Al-Hashimiya District
- Studying the geographical distribution of pollutants in river and drainage networks
- Identifying the sources of water pollution in river and drainage networks The researcher relied on the geographical analytical method in his study.
The study concluded that:
- Pollution is a major problem in Iraq, including Al-Hashimiya District.
- There are multiple sources of pollution, including:
* Agricultural pollution from the use of pesticides
* Industrial pollution from industrial activities, especially oil, engineering, and food industries
* Pollution from domestic waste and increasing solid waste - The nature of the land slope in Babylon Governorate has a major impact on the extension of the irrigation and drainage network in the governorate. The irrigation canals and drainage channels in Al-Hashimiya District take a southeasterly direction in their extension.
The researcher recommended the following:
- Implementing policies to store rainwater and utilize surface water
- Regulating the discharge of river water
- Periodic maintenance of irrigation and drainage projects to remove growing plants and to reduce accumulated sediments, which helps to maintain their depth and width.
The discussion was attended by the Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Sabah Wajid Ali.
After a thorough scientific discussion by the scientific committee headed by Professor Dr. Murtadha Jalil Ibrahim, the thesis was accepted, and the student was awarded a Master’s degree in Applied Geography.
