scholarly journals Study Concerning the Quality Indices of Flowing Waters. A Case Study: Iara River

2013 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 453-454
Author(s):  
Antonia ODAGIU ◽  
Ioan OROIAN ◽  
Ilie COVRIG ◽  
Tania MIHÄ‚IESCU
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Mountain River ◽  
Quality Indices ◽  
The University ◽  
Flowing Waters

The water pollution is first of all a consequence of the lack of prevention and also inertia of public interest initiatives, often being claimed technical and economical difficulties. The aim of this paper is to present the results of monitoring the water quality from a mountain river. The analysis was carried on within the Laboratory of the Monitoring of Environmental Quality from the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj - Napoca, during April - June 2013. Temperature recorded values between 16 -210C pH,  6.5 - 6.9, conductivity 70.2 µS/cm - 72,8 µS/cm, turbidity 0.05 - 0,16 NTU, dissolved oxygen 10.01 -9.10 mg/L. All monitored parameters that are the basis of identification of the water quality indices, during monitored time interval, April 1st - June 26th 2013 framed within normal admitted limits, which demonstrate the lack of pollution of this river segment.

scholarly journals Evaluation of drinking water quality indices (case study: Bushehr province, Iran)

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nematollah Jafarzadeh ◽  
Maryam Ravanbakhsh ◽  
Kambis Ahmadi Angali ◽  
Ahmad Zare Javid ◽  
Darioush Ranjbar Vakil Abadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Drinking Water Quality ◽  
Quality Indices ◽  
Water Quality Indices

The Significance of Water Quality Parameters for Decision-Making in Water Pollution Control – A Case Study: Lake Päijänne in Finland

1984 ◽  
Vol 16 (5-7) ◽  
pp. 407-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Nyroos
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Pollution Control ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Water Pollution Control ◽  
Quality Aspects ◽  
Lake Päijänne

Estimation of water quality impacts plays an important role in the planning of water pollution control. In this paper the connection of water quality aspects with the rest of the planning procedure is examined in the light of a case study area, Lake Päijänne in Finland. For this area an integrated water resource development plan was made by the Finnish water authorities. In order to diminish the adverse effects resulting from effluents of pulp and paper mills and municipalities, different pollution control alternatives were drawn up. Next, forecasts about the development of water quality in different alternatives were made. The most important parameters from the point of view of the different modes of water utilization were taken into account. These parameters were oxygen, phosphorus, COD, lignin and colour. In addition, in assessing the impacts, toxity of effluents was taken into consideration. The impacts of these parameters on the usability and utilization of water areas were analyzed. The forecasts of impacts on vacation settlement, water supply and fisheries were made. In the comparison of the alternatives, numerous intangible factors were involved. In the assessment of the alternatives the costs of water pollution control measures, the benefits and the adverse effects were taken into consideration. The impacts of intangible factors were assessed in each alternative by comparing the water use possibilities with the goals that had been set.

scholarly journals The Assessment of the Surface Water Quality Using the Water Pollution Index: A Case Study of the Timok River (The Danube River Basin), Serbia

2012 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jovana Brankov ◽  
Dragana Milijašević ◽  
Ana Milanović
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Pollution Index ◽  
Surface Water Quality ◽  
Danube River ◽  
Water Pollution Index ◽  
The Danube River ◽  
The Republic

The Assessment of the Surface Water Quality Using the Water Pollution Index: A Case Study of the Timok River (The Danube River Basin), Serbia The Timok River (202 km long, 4547 km2 basin area) is located in East Serbia. It is a right tributary of the Danube River and one of the most polluted watercourses in Serbia. On the basis of the data provided by the Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, the paper presents an analysis of water quality and pollution using the combined physico-chemical WPI index (Water Pollution Index) calculated for two periods - 1993-96 and 2006-2009 at four hydrological stations: Zaječar-Gamzigrad (Crni Timok River), Zaječar (Beli Timok River), Rgotina (Borska Reka River) and Čokonjar (Timok River). The following parameters were taken into consideration: dissolved O2, O2 saturation, pH, suspended sediments, Five Day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5), Chemical Oxygen Demand (CODMn), nitrites, nitrates, orthophosphates, ammonium, metals (Cu, Fe, Mn, Hg, Ni, Zn, Cd), sulphates and coliform germs. The average WPI values were calculated for the observed periods based on the comparison of the annual average values of the listed parameters and defined standard values for the I water quality class (according to the Regulation on the Hygienic Acceptability of Potable Water of the Republic of Serbia). The highest pollution degree was recorded in the Borska Reka River, where heavy metal levels (especially manganese and iron) were significantly increased. These metals are indicators of inorganic pollution (primarily caused by copper mining). Also, increased values of the organic pollution indicators (ammonium, coliform germs, Five-Day Biological Oxygen Demand - BOD5) in the Borska Reka and the Timok rivers are the result of uncontrolled domestic wastewater discharge.

scholarly journals Addressing water quality in water footprinting: current status, methods and limitations

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Mikosch ◽  
Markus Berger ◽  
Matthias Finkbeiner
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Water Scarcity ◽  
Water Footprint ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Polluted Water ◽  
Textile Processing ◽  
Water Footprinting

Abstract Purpose In contrast to water consumption, water pollution has gained less attention in water footprinting so far. Unlike water scarcity impact assessment, on which a consensus has recently been achieved, there is no agreement on how to address water quality deterioration in water footprinting. This paper provides an overview of existing water footprint methods to calculate impacts associated with water pollution and discusses their strengths and limitations using an illustrative example. Methods The methods are described and applied to a case study for the wastewater generated in textile processing. The results for two scenarios with different water quality parameters are evaluated against each other and the water scarcity footprint (WSF). Finally, methodological aspects, strengths and limitations of each method are analysed and discussed and recommendations for the methods application are provided. Results and discussion Two general impact assessment approaches exist to address water quality in water footprinting: the Water Degradation Footprint (WDF) calculates the impacts associated with the propagation of released pollutants in the environment and their uptake by the population and ecosystem, while the Water Availability Footprint (WAF) quantifies the impacts related to the water deprivation, when polluted water cannot be used. Overall, seven methods to consider water quality in water footprinting were identified, which rely upon one or a combination of WDF, WAF and WSF. Methodological scopes significantly vary regarding the inventory requirements and provided results (a single-score or several impact categories). The case study demonstrated that the methods provide conflicting results concerning which scenario is less harmful with regard to the water pollution. Conclusions This paper provides a review of the water pollution assessment methods in water footprinting and analyses their modelling choices and resulting effects on the WF. With regard to the identified inconsistencies, we reveal the urgent need for a guidance for the methods application to provide robust results and allow a consistent evaluation of the water quality in water footprinting.

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