AL-Diwaniyah River Water Quality And Impact On Algae Diversity

Algae were the primary producers in freshwater ecosystems, playing a vital role in maintaining the overall health and balance of river systems. The diversity of algae communities reflects the quality of river water, with changes in algae composition serving as a reliable indicator of water quality. This study was conducted to determine the diversity of algae in the Diwaniyah River. The study included the physicochemical properties of the water and some heavy metals . Several types of algae were identified in the study areas, and the highest number of algae were found in the site 2 and site 3. The spread of algae is affected by influenced by water pH, temperature, electrical conductivity, as well as the availability of NO3 and PO4 compounds and food distribution sources.