Pollutant Map in the Amman-Zarqa Basin

The Pollutant Map in the Amman–Zarqa Basin project assessed pollution sources along the 118.5 km Zarqa River and within a 10 km buffer on both sides, using GIS tools, field surveys, and digital data.

Sites such as factories, landfills, scrapyards, wastewater plants, and farms were identified and classified according to waste type, proximity to the river and residential areas, and impact intensity.

Data was processed in ArcGIS Pro and integrated with metadata from Excel to build a spatial database, then published as static maps (PDF/IMG) and an interactive ArcGIS Online map.

The project provides a practical tool for visualizing and monitoring pollution hotspots, supporting informed decision-making for environmental management in one of Jordan’s most pressured basins.