1)Hydrochemical Characterization and Contamination Assessment of Middle Eastern Aquifer Systems
This review assembles hydrochemical and isotopic evidence from sandstone, carbonate, wadi/alluvial and coastal aquifers across the region to diagnose salinity evolution, water–rock interactions and contamination patterns. Using facies analysis, saturation index/reaction path modeling and multi tracer tools, it distinguishes geogenic from anthropogenic signals and concludes with a remediation matrix and policy recommendations covering MAR, source control, protection zones and blended treatment strategies.