(a) Map of Iraq showing the location of Basrah Governorate; (b) A map showing the locations of cities in Basrah Governorate; (c) Satellite image of the study area with water sampling sites.

Oil projects in the province of Basrah are widely spread and remarkably increasing as they are considered to be of a significant impact on the environment of this region in elements of air, water and soil. This is due to the presence of toxic elements in the air as a result of fuel, or waste thrown into the water. So, this research addresses to stu...