Sixteen groundwater samples were collected from the area west of Tahta, Sohag, Egypt.
Piper diagram showed the predominance of Na–Cl type (75%) in groundwater.
Dissolution and ion exchange reactions are the main source of ions in the aquifer.
Anthropogenic inputs due to using fertilizers impact the new reclaimed areas.
The R-mode factor analysis helped in recognizing the main inputs in the aquifer.