Mapping the water quality of streams using benthic macroinvertebrates and satellite imagery

2001 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 3550-3555
Author(s):  
Ronald W. Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Satellite Imagery ◽  
Benthic Macroinvertebrates

scholarly journals Community Analysis and Water Quality of Benthic Macroinvertebrates at Gwangseok stream in Korea

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-100
Author(s):  
Man Kyu Huh
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Benthic Macroinvertebrates ◽  
Community Analysis ◽  
Macroinvertebrate Community ◽  
Biotic Index ◽  
Benthic Macroinvertebrate ◽  
Biological Water ◽  
Evenness Indices ◽  
Biological Water Quality

The study was to investigate species composition and biological water quality of benthic macroinvertebrates among localities at Gwangseok stream, Jinhae city in Korea. The identified benthic macroinvertebrates were 781 individuals belonged to 19 species, 14 families, 8 orders, 5 classes and 3 phyla. The value of dominance index (DI) was varied from 0.184 (St. C) to 0.333 (St. A) with a mean of 0.235. DI was significantly different among the four regions. Beck-Tsuda's Biotic Index (BI) was varied from 7 (St. D) to 20 (St. C) with a mean of 14. Total ecological score of benthic macroinvertebrate community (TESB) was varied from 12 (St. D) to 38 (St. B) with a mean of 26.3. Average ecological score of benthic macroinvertebrate community (AESB) was varied from 1.714 (St. D) to 1.900 (St. B) with a mean of 1.821. Benthic macroinvertebrate index (BMI) ) was varied from 22.354 (St. A) to 26.474 (St. D) with a mean of 39.756. Shannon-Weaver index (H´) for mammals at the upper regions (St. A and St. B) was higher than those of low regions (St. C and St. D). Berger-Parker’s index (BPI) was varied from 0.218 (St.. C) to 0.346 (St. A). Richness (R1) was different from each other and R2 was not shown significant differences (p < 0.05). Evenness indices (E1-E5) for four stations were different from each other, however there were not shown significant differences (p < 0.05).

scholarly journals Benthic Macroinvertebrates Diversity as Bioindicator of Water Quality of Some Rivers in East Kalimantan, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatmawati Patang ◽  
Agoes Soegianto ◽  
Sucipto Hariyanto
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Benthic Macroinvertebrates ◽  
Water Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Melanoides Tuberculata ◽  
East Kalimantan ◽  
Physical Chemical

The objectives of this study were to clarify and evaluate the water quality of a number of rivers in East Kalimantan province of Indonesia. For this purpose, our study successfully utilized the benthic macroinvertebrates diversity as well as physical-chemical parameters of river’s water. For instance, based on the values of Average Score per Taxon (ASPT) and the National Sanitation Foundation-Water Quality Index (NSF-WQI), Karang Mumus River was categorized as polluted with Chironomus sp. and Melanoides tuberculata as codominant taxa. In addition, Jembayan River exhibited doubtful or moderate quality containing M. tuberculata and A. parvula as codominant taxa. However, Pampang River was found to be the cleanest river with Odonata and Baetidae families as codominant taxa.

scholarly journals Benthic macroinvertebrates diversity as bioindicators of water quality of Nasarawa Reservoir Katsina State Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 449-456
Author(s):  
Zahraddeen Hassan Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Benthic Macroinvertebrates ◽  
Working Party ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Invertebrate Population ◽  
Number Of Individuals

This study was carried out to assess the water quality of Nasarawa using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators. Biological monitoring working party (BMWP) scoring system was the index used to assess the ecosystem health of Nasarawa reservoir. A total of 4460 macrobenthic invertebrate comprising three phyla, three classes, six families and seventeen species were recorded. The overall macrobenthic population at the different stations revealed that the study area was dominated by Mollusca (41.18%), Oligochaetae (23.53%), Coleoptera and Diptera (11.77%), Mollusca (29.06%), Ephemerophtera and Odonata (5.89%). (BMWP) score of 65.7 was obtained for Nasarawa reservoir which classifies the reservoir as moderately polluted. Higher BMWP score of 65.7 was recorded in the wet season compared to the dry season value of 58.7. More macrobenthic invertebrate population was recorded in the dry season than in the wet season in Nasarawa reservoir. Simpson (1-D), Shannon (H) and evenness were higher during the dry season than in the wet season but dominance was higher in the wet season. Species richness as revealed by the Margaleff and Menhinick index was higher during the wet season than in the dry season. The variations in taxa and number of individuals during the months of sampling was not significantly different (P>0.05). It was found that agricultural activities, washing and bathing could alter physico-chemical parameters of the stream and hence changing the abundance of macroinvertebrates as well as the quality of water. This study, therefore, recommends that the source of pollutants should be controlled and the stream regularly monitored by the relevant authorities. Keywords: Benthic macroinvertebrates, Bioindicator, Water quality, Reservoir

scholarly journals Pengenalan Makroinvertebrata Bentik sebagai Bioindikator Pencemaran Perairan Sungai pada Siswa di Wonosalam, Mojokerto, Jawa Timur

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-215
Author(s):  
Nirmala Fitria Firdhausi
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Benthic Macroinvertebrates ◽  
Water Quality Monitoring ◽  
Quality Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring Methods ◽  
Identification Process ◽  
Sampling Process ◽  
Main Target ◽  
Area Monitoring

The river in Wonosalam is upstream of the rivers that flow in the Mojokerto and Jombang regions. As an upstream area, monitoring water quality of the river is needed so that pollution can be detected early. Water quality monitoring activities can be carried out using benthic macroinvertebrates indicator. The purpose of this PKM activity was to introduce water quality monitoring methods used benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators for students in the Wonosalam sub-district area. The main target of this activity is students of SLTPN 1 Wonosalam. The method used was lecturing, direct practicing, and discussion. Introduction of the benthic macroinvertebrates as a bioindicator was carried out very well: the students were very enthusiastic in the implementation activities from beginning to end, the students were quite active in the sampling process until the identification process, there was an increase in the students knowledge about bioindicators and the students were able to distinguish groups, EPT (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera) and non-EPT. Based on benthic macroinvertebrate sampling the result showed that the value of the Sumber Bengawan river are 6.25, indicated that Sumber Bengawan river was not polluted.

scholarly journals The The Correlation Between Type of Land Use and Water Quality in the Rembangan River, Jember Regency

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Fefi Eka Wardiani ◽  
Retno Wimbaningrum ◽  
Rendy Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Land Use ◽  
River Water ◽  
Benthic Macroinvertebrates ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Good Condition ◽  
River Water Quality ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Type Of Land Use

The river is one of the important water sources and at this time the river water quality has decreased.The type of land use around the river is thought to have a significant contribution to river water quality. This research was conducted to determine of correlation between the type of land use and water quality in Rembangan River, Jember Regency.The study was carried out at four stations that passed through secondary forests, coffee plantations, rice fields and residential housing. The data of biodiversity and density of plants and physical-chemical parameters of river water were noted, and benthic macroinvertebratessamples were collected at each station. Data of biodiversity and density plants were used to determine of environmental services index (ESI) values. Benthic macroinvertebrates samples were identifiedat the family level, and after that the tolerance score and the abundance of each family was determined. The last two data were analyzed to determine of Family Biotic Index (FBI) values.The value of ESI, physico-chemical parameters of river waterand FBI were analyzedto determine the relationship between these variables by using Pearson correlation analysis (α < 0.05).The research result revealed that the type of land use (ESI) was significantly related to the biological quality of river water (FBI) as indicated by the p value > 0.05. The correlation characteristic is negative and very strong (R = 0.886). High ESI values indicate that the diversity and carbon sequestration of plant community around the river are in good condition and vice versa. Low HBI values indicate good river water quality and vice versa. Based on this research, each land use type must provide space for the natural growth of the plant communityto maintain the quality of river water to remain good. Keywords: river, benthic macroinvertebrates, land use, water quality, ESI, HBI.

scholarly journals Using the benthic macroinvertebrates as indicators of the water quality in the “Cachoeira do Paraíso” waterfall (Itinguçu State Park, Peruíbe, SP, Brazil) / Uso de macroinvertebrados bentônicos como indicadores de qualidade da água na Cachoeira do Paraíso (Parque Estadual do Itinguçu, Peruíbe, SP, Brasil)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 5121-5140
Author(s):  
Luiza Costa Mello ◽  
Denis M. S. Abessa
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Benthic Macroinvertebrates ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Taxonomic Diversity ◽  
Diversity Indices ◽  
Biological Index ◽  
Legal Standards ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Taxonomic Groups

Rivers protection is fundamental for the socioecological systems, and the benthic macroinvertebrates communities can be used to assess the quality of river waters. This study aimed to assess the water quality at the “Cachoeira do Paraíso” waterfall, Peruíbe, SP, based on the benthic macrofauna. Sampling took place at 3 sampling sites, under different levels of anthropic influence. Water physical-chemical and sedimentological parameters were evaluated, as well as macrobenthic organisms. Samplings were done by kick sampling technique. The organisms were identified at the lowest possible taxonomic level and points were attributed to each group according to their respective sensitivity and tolerance to pollutants. Then, a biological index was calculated to indicate the water quality. Ecological indices were calculated and compared using ANOVA. The water physical-chemical parameters showed to be within the legal standards. 13 taxonomic groups of benthic macroinvertebrates were identified, with the Shannon diversity indices indicating similar taxonomic diversity. The score given to each taxa generated biological indices for each sample, ranging from regular to excellent. Diptera (with head) I was the most representative taxon, and sensitive taxonomic groups, were found in all the sampling sites, suggesting a good quality of the water body during the period of study.

scholarly journals Diversity of benthic macroinvertebrates and water quality of Karasu Stream (Black Sea)

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-477
Author(s):  
Eylem Aydemir Çil ◽  
Murat Özbek ◽  
Öztekin Yardım ◽  
Seray Yıldız ◽  
Ayşe Taşdemir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Species Richness ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Water Temperature ◽  
Black Sea ◽  
Benthic Macroinvertebrates ◽  
Environmental Variables ◽  
Benthic Macroinvertebrate ◽  
Black Sea Region

The study was conducted in Karasu Stream (Sinop Province, Black Sea Region of Turkey). The purpose of this study is, to determine the benthic macroinvertebrate composition of the stream, together with some of its environmental characteristics (water temperature, pH and dissolved oxygen) to evaluate the trophic level of the stream. Samplings of benthic macroinvertebrates and environmental variables were performed monthly at ten stations between February 2013 and January 2014. As a result, 18260 specimens were investigated and 175 taxa were determined. Chironomidae and Oligochaeta were the higher groups in terms of species richness with 48 and 38 taxa, respectively. The BMWP and ASPT indices indicate that all the stations belong to “slightly polluted (Class II)” or “unpolluted (Class I)” water quality levels.

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