scholarly journals Applying Community Data Reporting Formats to Open-Source Water Quality Data

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dylan O'Ryan ◽  
Robert Crystal-Ornelas ◽  
Deb Agarwal ◽  
Kristin Boye ◽  
Shreyas Cholia ◽  
...  
1992 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 1055-1073 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale A. White ◽  
Richard A. Smith ◽  
Curtis V. Price ◽  
Richard B. Alexander ◽  
Keith W. Robinson

Author(s):  
Ettie M. Lipner ◽  
Joshua French ◽  
Carleton R. Bern ◽  
Katherine Walton-Day ◽  
David Knox ◽  
...  

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are environmental bacteria that may cause chronic lung disease. Environmental factors that favor NTM growth likely increase the risk of NTM exposure within specific environments. We aimed to identify water-quality constituents (Al, As, Cd, Ca, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ni, K, Se, Na, Zn, and pH) associated with NTM disease across Colorado watersheds. We conducted a geospatial, ecological study, associating data from patients with NTM disease treated at National Jewish Health and water-quality data from the Water Quality Portal. Water-quality constituents associated with disease risk were identified using generalized linear models with Poisson-distributed discrete responses. We observed a highly robust association between molybdenum (Mo) in the source water and disease risk. For every 1- unit increase in the log concentration of molybdenum in the source water, disease risk increased by 17.0%. We also observed a statistically significant association between calcium (Ca) in the source water and disease risk. The risk of NTM varied by watershed and was associated with watershed-specific water-quality constituents. These findings may inform mitigation strategies to decrease the overall risk of exposure.


Author(s):  
Ettie M. Lipner ◽  
James L. Crooks ◽  
Joshua French ◽  
Michael Strong ◽  
Jerry A. Nick ◽  
...  

Abstract Rationale Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous environmental bacteria that may cause chronic lung disease and are one of the most difficult-to-treat infections among persons with cystic fibrosis (pwCF). Environmental factors likely contribute to increased NTM densities, with higher potential for exposure and infection. Objective To identify water-quality constituents that influence odds of NTM infection among pwCF in Colorado. Methods We conducted a population-based nested case–control study using patient data from the Colorado CF Center NTM database. We associated data from pwCF and water-quality data extracted from the Water Quality Portal to estimate odds of NTM infection. Using Bayesian generalized linear models with binomial-distributed discrete responses, we modeled three separate outcomes; any NTM infection, infections due to Mycobacterium avium complex species, and infections due to M. abscessus group species. Results We observed a consistent association with molybdenum in the source water and M. abscessus group species infection among pwCF in all models. For every 1-unit increase in the log concentration of molybdenum in surface water, the odds of infection for those with M. abscessus group species compared to those who were NTM culture-negative increased by 79%. The odds of M. abscessus group infection varied by county; the counties with the highest probability of infection are located along the major rivers. Conclusions We have identified molybdenum in the source water as the most predictive factor of M. abscessus group infection among pwCF in Colorado. This finding will help inform patients at risk for NTM of their relative risks in residing within specific regions.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Aditya ◽  
Dasapta Erwin Irawan

Complete file thesis is available on Overleaf platform https://www.overleaf.com/read/wqqfskwyhjyk data while all data and R codes are available on Github https://github.com/dasaptaerwin/Pola-dan-distribusi-temperatur-dan-TDS-air-sungai-di-Bandung << Bahasa Indonesia >> Variasi harian data kualitas air dapat dianalisis untuk mengetahui proses yang terjadi pada air sungai itu sendiri juga interaksinya dengan air tanah, khusus pada zona hyporheic. Observasi dilakukan di tiga lokasi anak Sungai Cikapundung di tahun 2017 (periode Maret-November 2017). Pengukuran dilakukan pada tiga lokasi di DAS S. Cikapundung (diurutkan dari utara-selatan): S. Ciawitali lokasi Curug Panganten (CP) dan Grand Royal Pancanaka (GRP), S. Cibeureum lokasi Pondok Hijau Indah (PHI). Tata guna lahan berevolusi dari lahan terbuka berupa hutan dan lahan perkebunan/pertanian di lokasi CP dan GRP, ke perumahan di PHI. Sungai di ketiga lokasi itu menjadi muara dari saluran-saluran air yang melewati kawasan di tepi kiri dan kanannya.Pengukuran debit (meter/detik), temperatur air sungai (derajat Celcius), temperatur udara (derajat Celcius), dan TDS (total dissolved solids) (ppm). Pengukuran dilakukan dengan alat portabel merk Lutron, masing-masing dengan ketelitian 0.01 pada masing-masing satuan yang berkaitan. Pengukuran dilakukan empat kali di masing-masing lokasi: pukul 10.00, 12.00, 14.00, dan 16.00. Data kemudian dianalisis menggunakan piranti lunak open source R untuk teknik time series.Hasil pengukuran di ketiga lokasi tersebut menunjukkan variasi mingguan dan bulanan. Untuk variasi minggu, nilai TDS naik mulai hari Jumat dan turun pada hari Senin. Lokasi yang paling konsisten menunjukkan gejala ini adalah PHI. Variasi bulanan menunjukkan peningkatan di bulan Juni dan turun di bulan Juli. Pola ini terjadi di tiga lokasi tersebut. Pada titik ini, kami berpendapat bahwa pola tersebut diduga berkaitan dengan aktivitas manusia yang meningkat di akhir minggu. Untuk pola bulanan, ada indikasi bahwa peningkatan TDS bersamaan dengan liburan Lebaran 2017. Dugaan tersebut perlu diklarifikasi lebih lanjut dengan pengukuran kandungan nutrien (nitrat, nitrit, fosfat, klorin, dan sulfat) secara time series. Dari riset ini, dapat kami sampaikan bahwa data time series sangat berperan dalam analisis lingkungan, sehingga layak untuk dikembangkan. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< In English >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Many processes can influence river water and groundwater to its current form. Daily variation of water quality data can be analyzed to understand such processes. This research mainly analyzed time series data of TDS from river water to under- stand the processes. We suspect that local drainage has a strong influence to the increasing values of TDS in the river water. We collected the data from March to November 2017 at three locations (from north to south): S. Ciawitali located at Curug Panganten (CP) and at Grand Royal Pancanaka (GRP), and S. Cibeureum located at Pondok Hijau Indah (PHI). At each locations we measured air temper- ature, river water temperature, and TDS. The measurements were conducted four times/day, 3 days/week in eight months. To support our claims, we also analyzed 310 water quality dataset that were available to classify the samples. We used open source applications, R, to produce the calculation and the plots. From the three locations, we find that TDs values on CP and PHI show a cyclic weekly pattern, with the values from PHI are averagely 20% higher than values from CP at given period. We don’t find the same pattern at GRP. The values from that location show a random pattern. Interestingly, we find an increasing trend from June to July. We argue that the cyclic pattern at CP and PHI are brought by many drainage outlets in the river bank. Such drainage collects domestic waste from housings and nearby accommodations (hotels) and tourist objects. Both locations are known as part of tourist object area at northern Bandung. GRP does not show the same situation because the TDS most likely only from the nearby GRP housing. The observation site is located at a man made channel that connect two natural channel through GRP housing complex. We argue that the TDS values at the channel capture a closed system drainage, compare to the open system at CP and PHI. Based on the multi- variable analysis, we also see a close interaction between groundwater and river water at various places in Bandung area. This phenomenon should add our under- standing on the patterns of TDS value. Such close interactions between groundwater and river water, should be the focus of the Bandung authorities. In this such close interactions, the contamination present in the river environment could come both from the river and the groundwater system. Both water have the same chance to send out man-made pollution in the environment.


2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Hayashi ◽  
H. Yokota ◽  
H. Furumai ◽  
M. Fujiwara

When renewing water purification facilities, it is important to select a suitable purification system that can accommodate the quality of the respective source water. The Japan Water Research Center has been collecting a large amount of water quality data from drinking-water utilities across Japan, categorising and analysing these data, and evaluating the suitability of water purification processes. Multivariate analyses such as hierarchical cluster analysis and principal component analysis were performed to investigate the relationships between the quality of source water used for water supply and various factors that affect the purification process. Based on these results, water sources throughout Japan were clearly categorised into four groups, and suitable water purification systems were identified for the different water quality groups. The results can serve as an important reference for water utilities during future facility renewal projects.


Zebrafish ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 652-655
Author(s):  
Seth P. Johnson ◽  
Joshua D. Yates ◽  
Zachary B. Frederich ◽  
Jonathon T. Hill

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas John Kinar ◽  
Markus Brinkmann

Abstract A measurement and development platform for collecting water quality data (the WaterWatcher) was developed. The platform includes sensors to measure turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS), and water temperature as variables that are often collected to assess water quality. The design is extensible for research and monitoring purposes, and all design files are provided under open-source permissive licenses for further development. System design and operation are discussed for illustrative purposes. A block diagram indicates elements of mechanical, electrical, and software design for this system. The mechanical assembly used to house circuit boards and sensors is designed using 3D printing for rapid prototyping. The electronic circuit board acts as a carrier for an Arduino 32-bit microcontroller board and an associated cellular module along with a GPS for geolocation of water quality measurements. The cellular module permits data transfer for Internet of Things (IoT) functionality. System operation is set up using a command line interface (CLI) and C++ code that allows for calibration coefficients and human readable transfer functions to be defined so that sensor voltages are related to physical quantities. Data are cached on a secure digital (SD) card for backup. The circuit was calibrated, and system operation assessed by deployment on an urban reservoir. Biogeochemical cycles were identified in the collected data using spectrogram and semivariogram analyses to validate system operation. As a system with hardware and software released under an open source license, the WaterWatcher platform reduces the time and effort required to build and deploy low-cost water quality measurement sensors and provides an example of the basic hardware design that can be used for measurements of water quality.


2002 ◽  
Vol 45 (11) ◽  
pp. 193-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Nicholson ◽  
J. Ryan ◽  
D. Hodgkins

Waterwatch is a national community-based monitoring network that aims to involve community groups and individuals in the protection and management of waterways. Waterwatch Victoria has the dual objectives of catchment education and water quality monitoring. The educational outcomes are evident, with the Waterwatch programme facilitating over 9,000 students to monitor more than 2,000 sites in waterways in 2000. This paper aims to assess the scientific value of community-collected data, through examining differences between Waterwatch data and professionally collected data. The study looked at all aspects of volunteer data collection, including data confidence protocols, equipment, and data analysis. All professional data was collated by the Victorian Water Quality Monitoring Network (VWQMN). The parameters examined in this study were turbidity, electrical conductivity (EC), pH and total phosphorus. The level of agreement between community-collected data and professional data varied temporally and spatially. Waterwatch data for EC and pH appeared to be very similar to professionally collected data. Equipment used by Waterwatch volunteers for turbidity and total phosphorus appeared to be limited in accuracy to moderate ranges. Overall the VWQMN professionally collected data showed less variance, suggesting greater variability, potentially due to inaccuracies, in volunteer collected data.


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