Determinetion of Boron Concentration in Water Samples of the Rivers in Al-Diwaniya-Iraq Using CR-39 Track Detector

Boron is none uniformly distributed, ubiquitous essential micronutrient element for plant as well as human beings. The aim of this study is to measure the Boron, concentration in water in Al-Diwaniya governorate in Iraq. The measurements were performed by analyzing the water samples collected from 24 location using CR-39 Track Detector. The Boron concentrations which is obtained ranged from 2.9524 mg/l in ((alshaamia1)) river belt and minimum 0.5677 mg/l was recorded in Nufer4)) river in water samples. The results are presented and compared with other studies. The results could be utilized to make distinctive supplementary contributions when contamination event occurs and to implement water quality standards by concerned authorities to maintain radioactive contamination-free drinking water supplies for the people. The study further reveals that 24 surface water samples have boron below detection limit. The presence of boron in drinking water sources in this territory is of natural origin. Thus, there is possibility of severe pollution problem with boron in near future.