Abstract

This study will evaluate how vulnerablegroundwater is to contamination in Jordan, whilst furtherdetermining how prone to pollution surface water is. Situatedupon what is believed to be one of Jordan’s most importantgroundwater aquifers, the Mafraq dumpsite is understood to bea great hazard to the quality of water. With the ability tothoroughly assess both groundwater and surface water, theDRASTIC and SWSi indexes have been utilized throughout thisstudy, providing further insight into whether the Mafraqdumpsite is located in a location where groundwater andsurface water are vulnerable to contamination. The resultsgathered stress that the dumpsite is indeed located in an areawhere groundwater is at moderate risk of becomingcontaminated. Additionally, surface water is at high risk ofbecoming contaminated due to the proximity of the dumpsite tothe drainage system (Wadis) in the area. In conclusion, as theaquifer is used for both drinking and irrigation purposes, it islikely that human health is in jeopardy. Furthermore, it isapparent that the quality of both groundwater and surfacewater might be compromised as a result of the dumpsite.