Evaluation of some biochemical parameters of sheep in West Alexandria area

Abstract

Drainage water provides an integral supplement to Egypt’s water supply. As with many countries through the world that have turned to non-conventional sources in the face of freshwater scarcity, the reuse of drainage water is one of the main reasons why Egyptians can use a larger quantity of water than that which flows into the country, falls as rain, and is pumped from deep aquifers each year. The potential health risks and environmental impacts due to wastewater use for irrigation have been well documented. Although pesticides facilitate the anthropogenic land use, they usually cause danger to the biotic species and seriously damage the human living environment. Using natural clay minerals such as bentonite and zeolite for water and wastewater treatment are increasing due to their abundance, low price, and adsorption capabilities, as well as ion exchange that is highly capable of adsorbing all kinds of pollutants for some organic and inorganic compounds, including heavy metals in waters.