Technology for predicting groundwater quality: Application of physicochemical numerical simulations in evaluating groundwater pollution hazards. Preparing water supply intakes

2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. N. Ryzhenko
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Groundwater Pollution

scholarly journals GROUNDWATER VULNERABILITY IN KARST OF JAHORINA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Golijanin ◽  
Golub Ćulafić ◽  
Slađana Petronić ◽  
Ognjen Matović
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Groundwater Pollution ◽  
Groundwater Vulnerability ◽  
Spatial Relationships ◽  
Hydrological Characteristics ◽  
Correlation Methods

Analysis has studied northern part of Jahorina, Ravna Mountain, whose karst plateau presents wateraggregation surface for Paljanska Miljacka and Bistrica flows, which are used as water supply forSarajevo and Pale. This paper presented hydrogeological and hydrological characteristics of the areaand applied analyzes of other physical-geographic characteristics which are an essential indicator of thequality of groundwater. Applying various methods, we have obtained maps that shows different waysof groundwater pollution in karst. We analyzed spatial relationships and connections with individualsocio-geographical components. Thought correlation methods we obtained results which providedconclusions for possible measures against pollution of groundwater in karst and karst in general.

Optimisation of water extraction considering water demands of water supply, agriculture and ecology

2003 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-295
Author(s):  
M. Emmert ◽  
A. Schneck
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Groundwater Flow Model ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Intensive Farming ◽  
Water Demands ◽  
Natural Parks ◽  
Joint Research Project

For drinking water supply in the Donauried area (52 km2) approximately 950 l/s groundwater are abstracted from 6 catchment plants with 220 wells. In the Donauried also intensive farming and several natural parks with valuable but drained lower moors are located so that many conflicts have arisen around the water. In a joint research project the goal is to manage the 6 plants' water demands, hydrology and season to achieve a water-optimum for each party. That is to have enough water for water supply, to guarantee farming without affecting groundwater quality and to rewet the lower moors. This task is solved by developing an optimisation algorithm that is based on a numerical groundwater flow model taking into account the water demands of all parties.

scholarly journals Use of Heavy Metal Content and Modified Water Quality Index to Assess Groundwater Quality in a Semiarid Area

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehsan Maskooni ◽  
Mehran Naseri-Rad ◽  
Ronny Berndtsson ◽  
Kei Nakagawa
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Metal Content ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Heavy Metal Content ◽  
Entropy Weighted

Groundwater is a major source of drinking and agricultural water supply in arid and semiarid regions. Poor groundwater quality can be a threat to human health especially when it is combined with hazardous pollutants like heavy metals. In this study, an innovative method involving entropy weighted groundwater quality index for both physicochemical and heavy metal content was used for a semiarid region. The entropy weighted index was used to assess the groundwater’s suitability for drinking and irrigation purposes. Thus, groundwater from 19 sampling sites was used for analyses of physicochemical properties (electrical conductivity—EC, pH, K+, Ca2+, Na+, SO42−, Cl−, HCO3−, TDS, NO3−, F−, biochemical oxygen demand—BOD, dissolved oxygen—DO, and chemical oxygen demand—COD) and heavy metal content (As, Ca, Sb, Se, Zn, Cu, Ba, Mn, and Cr). To evaluate the overall pollution status in the region, heavy metal indices such as the modified heavy metal pollution index (m-HPI), heavy metal evaluation index (HEI), Nemerow index (NeI), and ecological risks of heavy metals (ERI) were calculated and compared. The results showed that Cd concentration plays a significant role in negatively affecting the groundwater quality. Thus, three wells were classified as poor water quality and not acceptable for drinking water supply. The maximum concentration of heavy metals such as Cd, Se, and Sb was higher than permissible limits by the World Health Organization (WHO) standards. However, all wells except one were suitable for agricultural purposes. The advantage of the innovative entropy weighted groundwater quality index for both physicochemical and heavy metal content, is that it permits objectivity when selecting the weights and reduces the error that may be caused by subjectivity. Thus, the new index can be used by groundwater managers and policymakers to better decide the water’s suitability for consumption.

Effect of Wastewater Treated by EM Reused for Irrigation on Shallow Groundwater Quality

2013 ◽  
Vol 409-410 ◽  
pp. 318-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Yin ◽  
Xiao Hou Shao ◽  
Xiao Wei Zhang ◽  
Liang Ren ◽  
Ting Ting Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Groundwater Pollution ◽  
Shallow Groundwater ◽  
Wastewater Irrigation ◽  
Irrigation Amount

In allusion to environmental pollution brought about by wastewater irrigation, EM technology was introduced to study the feasibility of EM application in wastewater irrigation. The results show that EC, NO3--N and TN value of EM treatment in shallow groundwater are all less than those of WW treatment as a whole. In all samples, 59.3% NO3--N values are in the alert status, and when irrigation amount reaches 360mm, treatment WW has caused shallow groundwater pollution. TN concentration in treatment WW-3 on June 27 and July 9 is more than 110 mg/L. It suggests that NO3--N can easily penetrate into shallow groundwater with wastewater irrigation and there is insurance of groundwater pollution in the long-term wastewater irrigation. It also indicates that application of wastewater treated by EM reused for irrigation is feasible. TP values are all very low and suggest the pollution of P does not happen.

scholarly journals Paleo-Geohydrology of Lake Chilwa, Malawi is the Source of Localised Groundwater Salinity and Rural Water Supply Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 6909
Author(s):  
Michael O. Rivett ◽  
Shona Symon ◽  
Lucas Jacobs ◽  
Limbikani C. Banda ◽  
Gift J. Wanangwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Integrated Water Resources Management ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Groundwater Salinity ◽  
Rural Water Supply ◽  
Rural Water ◽  
Lake Chilwa ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal 6 ◽  
High Level

Meeting long-term rural community water supply needs requires diligent geohydrological conceptualisation. Study of Malawi’s Lake Chilwa Basin, including sampling of 330 water points in Phalombe District, enabled assessment of groundwater quality influence upon supply. The control of larger Lake Chilwa paleo-environments on current Basin groundwater quality is demonstrated. Lacustrine sediment deposition forming high-level deposits under open lake conditions and terrace deposits under open and closed lake conditions significantly control the groundwater major-ion quality and salinity now observed. Paleo-lake extent marks the transition between low-TDS (total dissolved solids) groundwater suitable for water supply at higher elevations and high-TDS brackish groundwater in areas overlain by lacustrine deposits closer to the current lake level. Low-TDS groundwater is limited to mid-to-low reach influent leakage of rivers incising terraces. Permeable fluvial deposits within the deeper paleo-river channel may possibly provide low-TDS water. The conceptual model, whereby paleo-lake controls groundwater salinity, provides science-based evidence to address policy to manage the significant water point functionality concerns quantified at the district and river basin scales. Targeting of the low-TDS groundwater alongside improved use of upland low-TDS stream/river sources with fewer, but larger capacity, and better maintained gravity-fed supply schemes are recommended. This study hence shows the value of paleo-geohydrology interpretation of the lake–groundwater system conceptualisation to inform Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6.5.1)—integrated water resources management policy for rural water supply.

scholarly journals Physico-Chemical Parameters and Health Risk Analysis of Groundwater Quality

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 4775
Author(s):  
Alina Soceanu ◽  
Simona Dobrinas ◽  
Corina Ionela Dumitrescu ◽  
Natalia Manea ◽  
Anca Sirbu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Policy ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Groundwater Pollution ◽  
Risk Index ◽  
Anthropogenic Factors ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Health Risk Index ◽  
Underground Waters ◽  
Physico Chemical

Groundwater pollution is a very common problem worldwide, as it poses a serious threat to both the environment and the economic and social development and consequently generates several types of costs. The analysis of pollution control involves a permanent comparison between pollution costs and the costs associated with various methods of pollution reduction. An environmental policy based on economic instruments is more effective than an environmental policy focused on command and control tools. In this respect, the present paper provides a case study showing how anthropogenic factors such as wastewater, industrial, agricultural, and natural factors are able to change the physical and chemical parameters of groundwater in the study area, thus endangering their quality. In order to monitor the groundwater quality in the region of Dobrudja, an analysis of physico-chemical parameters was performed. The content of heavy metals was analyzed and the health risk index was taken into account and analyzed, in order to set a better correctness of the metal content from the underground waters. Studies on groundwater quality control have shown that, in many parts of the world, water has different degrees of quality depending on the natural and anthropogenic factors acting on the pertaining environment. This is why more attention should be paid to the prevention of groundwater pollution and the immediate remediation of accidents.

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