Groundwater Hydrogeochemistry Impacted by Industrial Activities in Ain Sukhna Industrial Area, North-Western Part of the Gulf of Suez, Egypt

Economic development and human life depend on groundwater resources in arid regions around the world. To define water quality Northwest Gulf of Suez, its elements, geogenic anthropogenic sources, suitability for various purposes, ten samples were collected analyzed from wells tapping Quaternary Tertiary aquifers. Average ion distribution was following order: Na+ > Mg2+ Ca2+ K+ Cl− SO42− HCO3−. Two types with hydrochemical Ca-Mg-Cl-SO4 facies accounted 30% due to reverse exchange, while Na-K-Cl-SO4 70% evaporation. Cd (0–0.042 mg/L) Pb (0–0.222 industrial applications study area exceeded acceptable values drinking (>0.003 0.01 mg/L, respectively). Heavy metals ionic value enrichment are weathering, precipitation/evaporation, activities. Most ions higher than limits prescribed at all sites. investigated is inappropriate irrigation based total salinity MH index. High-salinity-tolerant plants vegetables can be utilized according USSLS diagram. All have improper effects incrustation corrosion. Proper management actions recommended ameliorate quality.