Consequences of sand mining on water quality and instream biota in alluvial stream: a case-specific study in South Bengal River, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1815-1832
Author(s):  
Raj Kumar Bhattacharya ◽  
Nilanjana Das Chatterjee ◽  
Gour Dolui
2013 ◽  
Vol 807-809 ◽  
pp. 61-65
Author(s):  
Yuan Gao

Analysis of 4 sampling surveys on Jiangsu Shilianghe reservoir in May, July and October of 2011 and January of 2012, 109 species of algae belonging to 7 divisions were totally identified. The green algae and diatoms were the main species while Euglena and Cryptomonas were rare. The algal cell density in each season was compared as follows: summer (63.77 × 1000000 / L) > autumn (61.87 ×1000000 / L) > spring (43.31 ×1000000 / L) > winter (37.922 ×1000000 / L). Algae Shannon-Wiener index and Pielou indexes of each season were compared and described as follows: summer (2.71, 0.41) > winter (2.09, 0.32) > autumn (2.05, 0.31) > spring (1.85, 0.28). The Margalef indexes of each season were compared as follows: summer (1.51) > spring (1.38) > autumn (1.19) > winter (0.86). The water quality was assessed as α-medium pollution according to biological indicators. Sand mining, cages and obstruction between rivers and lakes may be the main reasons that lead to high algal cell density and low index of species diversity.


2021 ◽  
pp. 1186-1194
Author(s):  
E.D. Anyanwu ◽  
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O.G. Adetunji ◽  
S.N. Umeham ◽  
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Abstract. Aquatic ecosystems and biota are often adversely affected by anthropogenic activities. Consequently, zooplanktons have been used to monitor anthropogenic impacts because of their sensitivity to their environment. Water quality and zooplankton community of the Eme River, Umuahia, was assessed between December 2017 and November 2018. The study was carried out in six stations in relation to human activities. Human activities in the watershed were dominated by sand mining. A quantitative filtration method was used for the zooplankton sample collection while standard sample collection and analytical methods were used for the water samples. The zooplankton species recorded were 27 while the most abundant zooplankton group was Rotifera. A known pollution indicator, Daphnia pulex, had the highest number of individuals. The effects of human activities in the watershed were reflected in the results of some of the physicochemical parameters of the river. The zooplankton assemblage and community structure also reflected the effects of human activities in the river. Combined effects of human activities and season contributed to the relatively low zooplankton abundance recorded particularly in some downstream stations. The impacts of sand mining on water quality and zooplankton were more remarkable in the downstream stations (4 6) where the activity was intense while a large number of children swimming and related activities during the dry season had some impacts in station 1. The dominance of indicator and tolerant species indicated that the river was undergoing eutrophication. Sand mining among other observed anthropogenic activities was a major contributor to the nutrient enrichment in the river. The major water quality parameters influencing the zooplankton community structure was revealed by canonical correspondence analysis.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Emeka Anyanwu ◽  
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Onyinyechi Adetunji ◽  
Solomon Umeham ◽  
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Aquatic ecosystems respond differently to diverse anthropogenic activities in their watersheds. Phytoplankton is sensitive to their environment and is used to monitor anthropogenic impacts. A study was carried out in a South-eastern Nigerian River between December 2017 and November 2018 in 6 stations; to assess the phytoplankton community, water quality, and anthropogenic impacts. Sand mining was a major activity in the river among others. The phytoplankton was sampled with the filtration method while water was collected and analyzed using standard methods. A total of 36 phytoplankton species were recorded with Chlorophyceae being the most abundant group. The most abundant species - Melosira granulata is a pollution indicator. The water quality and phytoplankton structure showed that the water was tending towards eutrophication. This is attributed to the observed anthropogenic activities and cumulative impacts of all the activities in the watershed. The impact of sand mining activities was observed more in the downstream stations (4 – 6) while perturbation from swimming children and related activities was observed in station 1. The community structure reflected the impacts of the activities while CCA showed the major water quality parameters that influenced the phytoplankton community structure.


2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-46
Author(s):  
Tri Kurnia Ningsih ◽  
Bahrul Ma'ani ◽  
Masnidar Masnidar

This study uses the Islamic legal approach with qualitative research methods with techniques for collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research aims to reveal the commercialization of sand mining in Koto Kandis Village, Dendang District, East Tanjung Jabung Regency, and see how Islamic law views the sand mining activities carried out by the community in Koto Kandis. Based on the research carried out, the results are as follows: First, the process of commercializing sand mining is carried out by the Kandis City farmers using water and land lines. Second, this sand mining has positive impacts such as being able to increase economic income and help meet children's educational needs and deepen river water for smoother waterway trips. The negative impact of sand mining is road damage, air pollution due to dust, increased noise due to sand transport trucks, and a decrease in water quality due to sand mining. Third, in the view of Islam, natural resources in its essence belong to Allah's absolute mandated management, utilization and preservation to humans. In the management, exploration and exploitation of natural resources must pay attention to the preservation of nature and the environment and the sustainability of development. In the process of commercializing sand mining that occurs in Koto Kandis Village can be viewed from various aspects included in Islamic law including: Judging from the Word of Allah SWT in the Qur'an, Judging from the Word of the Prophet Muhammad, Judging from the Fatwa of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) , Judging From the Istinbath Method of Islamic Law, Viewed From the Muhammadiyah Tarjih, Judging From the Principles of Fiqh.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 3007-3014
Author(s):  
Qadar Hasani ◽  
Niken Tunjung Murti Pratiwi ◽  
Yusli Wardiatno ◽  
Hefni Effendi ◽  
Herman Yulianto ◽  
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Sand mining activities in Pasir Sakti District, East Lampung Regency, have changed the landscape and the allotment of land around it. The former sand mining area now becomes large puddles that are not utilized. This study aimed to analyze the suitability of water quality in ex-sand mining areas for tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) culture. Observations were carried out at three stations in January-October 2019. Water quality measurements were performed to check water depth, clarity, temperature, current, dissolved oxygen, pH, salinity, nitrate, phosphate, iron, sulfate, and phytoplankton density. Analysis of suitability for aquaculture was carried out using weighting and scoring methods. Based on the results of the suitability analysis, the scoring result of the sand mining land for O.niloticus culture was in the range of 64% -68%. This score is classified as marginally suitable. The parameters with low scores are clarity, dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, ammonia, phosphate, and iron (Fe) concentration parameters. Meanwhile, salinity, nitrate, sulfate, and phytoplankton density indicate conditions that are suitable for aquaculture. Therefore, severe treatment is needed to improve water quality to make it ideal for O.niloticus culture.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 100045
Author(s):  
Ypolit Kemgang Lekomo ◽  
Clautaire Mwebi Ekengoue ◽  
Aurel Douola ◽  
Rodrigue Fotie Lele ◽  
Guedjeo Christian Suh ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qadar Hasani ◽  
NIKEN T.M. PRATIWI ◽  
YUSLI WARDIATNO ◽  
HEFNI EFFENDI ◽  
ARTHO NUGRAHA MARTIN ◽  
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Hasani Q, Pratiwi NTM, Wardiatno Y, Effendi H, Martin AN, Efendi E, Pirdaus P. 2020. Phytoremediation of Iron (Fe) in Ex-sand Mining Waters by Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms). The high concentration of iron (Fe) has allegedly caused the water quality of puddles at sand mining area. The poor water quality, in which high contentrations of iron will to a reduction in aquaculture production. This study verified the ability of water hyacinths (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms.)) as a phytoremediation agent for iron (Fe) concentration in water at the sand mining area, in East Lampung Regency, Indonesia. The study was carried out with 3 treatments and 3 replication each, including the treatment of (i) 25% water surface coverage, (ii) 50% water surface coverage, and (iii) 75% water surface coverage of water hyacinth. Measurement of Fe concentrations, bioconcentration factor (BCF) and translocation factor (TF) once a week, until Fe concentrations in water are adequate for aquaculture. This was achieved for 21 days. The results showed that the highest percentage reduction of Fe (97.49%) was observed at water hyacinth cover area 50%. The highest value of BCF was 2385.51, while the highest TF was 1.14 in stems and 1.02 in leaves. The results of this study open up opportunities for use water in ex-sand mining areas for aquaculture by the community and its management by the Government of East Lampung Regency, Lampung, Indonesia.


INFO-TEKNIK ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 155
Author(s):  
Nurlinda Ayu Triwuri ◽  
Murni Handayani ◽  
Rosita Dwityaningsih

The quality of river water is strongly related to human activities in it. Changesin the condition of water quality in the river flow are the effects of the dischargefrom existing land use. One of them is sand mining activities along the SerayuRiver, especially around Tumiyang, Kebasen, Banyumas Regency. Activitiesfrom sand mining will cause a decrease in river water quality. From this activity,it is necessary to study the status of water quality using the STORET method todetermine the quality of river water so that the river can be utilized in accordancewith the applicable designation.The STORET method is one method for determining water quality data withwater quality standards in accordance with the appointment of Minister ofEnvironment Decree No.115 2003. This research is a quantitative descriptivestudy to determine the water quality of the Serayu river in the sand of miningareas precisely in Banyumas Regency. The parameters measured in this studywere measurements of Total Disolved Solid (TDS), temperature, pH, andElectrical Conductivity. Determining the location of taking water using apurposive sampling method.Based on the results of data analysis using the Storet method and refers to thequality standards of Government Regulation No.20 of 1990 Group D. Waterquality in Serayu River has a total score of 9 after sand mining. This shows thequality status of the lightly polluted Serayu river (-1 to -10). But still in class Band the river water quality level is still in good condition. There are temperatureparameters that exceed the threshold of 25 - 32oC, but the TDS, DHL and pHparameters are still within the threshold of designation in Group D.


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