Author(s):
A. Azizi, H. Marjaa, H. Kajeiou, M. Aouan
Email(s):
amina.azizi@uit.ac.ma
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00374 
Address:
A. Azizi1*, H. Marjaa1, H. Kajeiou2, M. Aouan1
1Laboratory of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (LRDD), Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco.
2Laboratory for Improvement of Agricultural Production, Biotechnology and Environment (LAPABE), Faculty of Science, Mohammed Premier University, Oujda, Morocco.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 19,
Issue - 6,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Nitrate contamination of groundwater represents a critical global environmental issue, threatening human health and ecosystem stability. This study assesses the problem of nitrate pollution of borehole water in the Sidi Taibi region (Morocco), an area subject to increased pressure from intensive agriculture and rapid urbanization, significantly impacting groundwater resources. The main objective is to analyze the effectiveness of biological denitrification as a nitrate pollution mitigation technology in this context. The results of physicochemical analyses of groundwater from Sidi Taibi boreholes reveal nitrate concentrations exceeding Moroccan standards (with a 70% exceedance observed in borehole no. 10), underlining the imperative need for treatment intervention. Biological denitrification, a microbial process for reducing nitrates to nitrogen gas, is studied in detail, considering the key parameters influencing its performance, including carbonaceous substrate availability, initial nitrate concentration and inhibition by dissolved oxygen. This research highlights the potential of biological denitrification as a sustainable strategy for improving groundwater quality and protecting public health in Sidi Taibi. Nevertheless, it stresses the need for rigorous management and constant operational monitoring to optimize the performance of the process and overcome the constraints associated with its application.
Cite this article:
A. Azizi, H. Marjaa, H. Kajeiou, M. Aouan. Study of Nitrate Removal from water Produced at Sidi Taibi by Biological Denitrification. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(6):2614-0. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00374
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A. Azizi, H. Marjaa, H. Kajeiou, M. Aouan. Study of Nitrate Removal from water Produced at Sidi Taibi by Biological Denitrification. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(6):2614-0. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00374 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-6-31
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