scholarly journals Water quality indicators in the Mantiqueira Range region, Minas Gerais state

CERNE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 687-692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leandro Campos Pinto ◽  
Carlos Rogério de Mello ◽  
Léo Fernandes Ávila
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Surface Runoff ◽  
Rainy Season ◽  
Fecal Coliforms ◽  
Forest Environment ◽  
Water Quality Indicators ◽  
Animal Farming

Maintaining the quality of water resources is of great importance for environmental preservation and the quality of life of consumers, and is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today. Land-use for agriculture and animal farming significantly changes the biological, physical and chemical characteristics of natural systems. This study comprised monitoring of two subbasins located in the Mantiqueira Range region, from which water samples were collected on a monthly basis between June 2010 and May 2011 for analysis. Each subbasin has a distinct vegetation cover, one being predominantly covered by pastureland and the other being entirely covered by Atlantic Forest. The following water quality indicators were analyzed: turbidity, pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, temperature, nitrate, phosphate, BOD,COD, total and fecal coliforms, and respective discharge measurement. The results showed that water quality degradation in both environments coincided with the local rainy season and was influenced by transport of organic material to watercourses by direct surface runoff. The high concentrations of fecal coliforms found affected the water quality, particularly in the rainy season, and are associated with agriculture and animal farming, the main economic activities in the region. The Atlantic Forest environment, however, had statistically better water quality over time in relation to the pastureland environment, due to the buffering it provides to direct surface runoff.

scholarly journals Utilization of factor analysis in waterworks engineering

2004 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-128
Author(s):  
Petra Nováková
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Water Reservoir ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Water Quality Indicators ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
The Individual

The aim of the work was to elaborate and evaluate the water quality of water reservoir Vranov nad Dyjí. Fresh water was sampled in five different locations of the reservoir (three important tributaries, dam and water captation locality). Ten, the most essential water quality indicators were selected. From the point of view of water quality indicators complexity the most integrated samples were taken in the water captation locality (period 1984 – 2002). At other locations, there were missing dates from the eightieth, but their volume was sufficient for statistical processing.Correlation analyses for the individual locations and dimensions were done as so as determination coefficients for all localities during the time period of 1994 – 2002. The results demonstrate very good allocation of the water captation from the point of view of the water flow.Multiples and factor analysis was done for the period of 1984 – 2002 in the locality Jelení zátoka where the object of water captation is situated. The results of the analysis are nine factors, which influence the water quality of the reservoir. From the point of view of the importance three factors were interpreted.The analyses and results are part of my Ph.D. thesis. The results will be used for other evaluations of the water quality in the reservoir and tributaries, for activities in the catchment’s area and for proposal processing other zones of second level of protected areas.

scholarly journals Water quality assessment of middle route of South-North water diversion project based on modified Nemerow index method

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yilin Yang ◽  
Dawei Zhang ◽  
Jin Quan ◽  
Pengwen Wang ◽  
Yi Xu
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Water Quality Assessment ◽  
Water Diversion ◽  
Index Method ◽  
Water Quality Indicators ◽  
Water Diversion Project ◽  
North Water

Abstract It is of great significance to find a scientific way to assess the water quality of the middle route of the South-North Water Diversion Project. In this paper, the spatio-temporal changes of the 26 water quality indicators in eight key monitoring stations along the middle route since the project was put into use were analyzed, and the modified Nemerow index method was employed to assess the water quality of the route in its early stage of operation. The results show that the water quality remained good in the period of study. Important water quality indicators were identified, including temperature, permanganate index, dissolved oxygen, total phosphorus, total nitrogen, mercury content, and density of planktonic algae. It is advised that potential ecological risks related to algae and shellfish reproduction in the open canal deserve special attention.

scholarly journals ПРОГНОЗУВАННЯ ЯКОСТІ ВОДИ В РІЧКАХ ДУНАЙ ТА СІВЕРСЬКИЙ ДОНЕЦЬ ЗА ДОПОМОГОЮ ГЕОІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ

World Science ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (11(51)) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Васенко О. Г. ◽  
Брук В. В. ◽  
Карлюк А. А. ◽  
Свиридов Ю. В.
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Information System ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Ammonia Nitrogen ◽  
Ammonium Nitrogen ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Danube River ◽  
Water Quality Indicators

For forecasting of the change of water quality in water object the geographic information system (GIS) of the ecological monitoring had been designed. The geographic information system was applied to analyze the water quality of the Danube and Seversky Donets. With the help of GIS, the main trends of changes in water quality indicators of the Danube Delta were identified. In the Danube River, for the most part, there was a tendency for improvement of water quality during the study period, the tendency for deterioration of water quality was determined only by the indicator of manganese. The tendency for deterioration of water quality was observed in the Siverskyi Donets River by the following indicators: suspended matter and ammonia nitrogen. The main trends of changes in water quality indicators have also been identified in the lakes (Chaika, Lychevoe), which influence the formation of water quality of the Siverskyi Donets River. In Lake Chaika there is a tendency to deteriorate in quality: weighed substances; nitrogen nitrate, chlorides and iron. In this case, the values of some indicators in Lake Chaika (BOD-5 and total iron), in Lake Lichovo (COD, BOD-5, nitrite nitrogen) and in the Siverskyi Donets River (overlying districts, ammonium nitrogen) will be several times higher fishery maximum permissible concentration.

scholarly journals Using Optimized Two and Three-Band Spectral Indices and Multivariate Models to Assess Some Water Quality Indicators of Qaroun Lake in Egypt

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 10408
Author(s):  
Salah Elsayed ◽  
Mohamed Gad ◽  
Mohamed Farouk ◽  
Ali H. Saleh ◽  
Hend Hussein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Partial Least Square Regression ◽  
Water Quality Indicators ◽  
Chl A ◽  
Strong Relationships

Standard methods are limited for monitoring and managing water quality indicators (WQIs) in real-time and on a large scale. Consequently, there is an urgent need to use reliable, practical, swift, and cost-effective monitoring tools that can be easily deployed and assist decision makers in assessing key indicators relevant to surface water quality in a comprehensive manner. Surface water samples were collected and evaluated for water quality at 16 distinct sites across the Qaroun Lake in 2018 and 2019. Different WQIs, including total dissolved solids (TDS), transparency, total suspended solids (TSS), chlorophyll-a (Chl-a), and total phosphorus (TP), were tested for aquatic utilization. An integrated approach comprising WQIs, geospatial techniques, hyperspectral reflectance indices (SRIs) (commonly used SRIs, two-band and three-band SRIs (Spectral index calculated from water spectral reflectance of two or three wavelengths)), and partial least square regression (PLSR) models were used to assess the water quality of Qaroun Lake. According to the findings, the water quality attributes are polluted to varying degrees. The majority of commonly used SRIs presented moderately relationship with four WQIs (transparency, TSS, Chl-a, and TP) (R2 = 0.45 to 0.64), while the majority of newly two-band SRIs (NSRIs-2b) indicated moderate to strong relationships with WQIs (R2 = 0.51 to 0.74), and the majority of newly three band SRIs (NSRIs-3b) presented strong relationships with WQIs (R2 = 0.67 to 0.81). Broadly, the highest coefficients of determination were noticed with the NSRIs-3b followed by the NSRIs-2b and then the commonly used SRIs. For example, the NSRIs-3b (NDSI648,712,696) had stronger relationships with transparency, TSS, and Chl-a with R2 = 0.77, 0.66, and 0.81, respectively, than other SRIs. In addition, the NSRIs-3b (NDSI620,610,622) showed the highest R2 of 0.73 with TSS. The NSRIs-3b coupling with PLSR predicted the WQIs with satisfactory accuracy in the calibration (reach up R2 = 0.85) and validation (reach up R2 = 0.81) datasets. The overall findings of this research study showed that deriving an optimized NSRIs-3b from spectrum region and combining it with PLSR model could be a practical tool for managing water quality of the Qaroun Lake by accurately, timely, and non-destructively monitoring the WQIs.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF THE SURFACE WATER QUALITY FOR AQUACULTURE IN KIEN GIANG PROVINCE

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Tran The Dinh
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Surface Water Quality ◽  
Technical Regulation ◽  
Water Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Indicators ◽  
Water Quality Status ◽  
Quality Status

Recently, the aquaculture sector of Kien Giang province has been facing many difficulties and challenges due to the changing water quality, causing serious degradation and pollution. Based on the results of the survey and measurement of surface water parameters in 2016 at Kien Giang province, the paper analyzes six water quality indicators in 10 locations of Kien Giang province. The results of analysis of indicators were compared with National Technical Regulation on Surface Water Quality (QCVN 08-MT: 2015/BTNMT) to evaluate surface water quality of this area. The paper also provides an assessment of the suitability of water quality status for aquaculture in the region.

Rainwater harvesting in schools in Taiwan: system characteristics and water quality

2010 ◽  
Vol 61 (7) ◽  
pp. 1767-1778 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sung ◽  
C. C. Kan ◽  
M. W. Wan ◽  
C. R. Yang ◽  
J. C. Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Total Organic Carbon ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Fecal Coliform ◽  
Rainwater Harvesting ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Fecal Coliforms ◽  
Temperature Conductivity ◽  
Water Quality Indicators

In order to understand the current status of rainwater harvesting (RWH) practices in Taiwan's schools, a study was carried out to examine the RWH system performance, water usage, and water quality in these sites. A total of 29 schools in various regions were selected for this investigation, including 7 in the northern, 7 in the central, 8 in the southern, and 7 in the eastern regions of Taiwan. Water quality indicators tested were: pH, temperature, conductivity, oxidation-reduction potential, suspended solid, total organic carbon, fecal coliform, and total coliform. From this study, it was found that RWH systems in these sites generally had two different designs: one that collected rainwater only, and one that collected both rainwater and grey water. From statistical analysis, it was found that water quality indicators such as suspended solids, total organic carbon, and fecal coliform were significantly affected by the water source and site location. Fecal coliforms in most of the sites we studied were high and not qualified for toilet flushing. The average water retention time of 2.4 months was long and considered to be the main reason to cause high fecal coliform counts. Finally, the benefit analysis was conducted to evaluate economic feasibility of rainwater harvesting for these schools. It turned out that 20% of them were able to gain economic benefits from using rainwater.

scholarly journals Water quality index in two land use situations in the Mantiqueira Range

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 338-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leandro Campos Pinto ◽  
Carlos Rogério de Mello ◽  
Daniel Furtado Ferreira ◽  
Léo Fernandes Ávila
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Water Quality Index ◽  
Fecal Coliform ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Total Coliform ◽  
Water Quality Indicators

The use of a large number of water quality indicators increases the costs of streamflow monitoring throughout the time. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) can be considered a promised tool for water resources management, allowing a reduction in the dimensionality of the data and facilitating their analyses. This study aimed to obtain a water quality index (WQI) to characterize the Mantiqueira Range region. Water quality indicators from a sub-basin entirely occupied by Atlantic Forest and from another predominantly occupied by pasture were normalized and used to compose the WQI. The normalized values were submitted to a PCA evaluation and the WQI was then calculated. The Indicators with greatest weight, according to the PCA, were total coliform, nitrate, fecal coliform, chemical oxygen demand and temperature. The Atlantic forest sub-basin presented the best WQI results, demonstrating the importance of the forested environment in the maintenance of water quality in springs of the Mantiqueira Range region.

Application of a Pilot-Scale Pulsed Electrocoagulation system to OCC-Based Paper Mill Effluent

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
YUAN-SHING PERNG ◽  
EUGENE I-CHEN WANG ◽  
SHIH-TSUNG YU ◽  
AN-YI CHANG
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Paper Mill ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Optimal Dosage ◽  
Water Quality Indicators ◽  
Paper Mill Effluent ◽  
Treated Effluent ◽  
True Color

Trends toward closure of white water recirculation loops in papermaking often lead to a need for system modifications. We conducted a pilot-scale study using pulsed electrocoagulation technology to treat the effluent of an old corrugated containerboard (OCC)-based paper mill in order to evaluate its treatment performance. The operating variables were a current density of 0–240 A/m2, a hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 8–16 min, and a coagulant (anionic polyacrylamide) dosage of 0–22 mg/L. Water quality indicators investigated were electrical con-ductivity, suspended solids (SS), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and true color. The results were encouraging. Under the operating conditions without coagulant addition, the highest removals for conductivity, SS, COD, and true color were 39.8%, 85.7%, 70.5%, and 97.1%, respectively (with an HRT of 16 min). The use of a coagulant enhanced the removal of both conductivity and COD. With an optimal dosage of 20 mg/L and a shortened HRT of 10 min, the highest removal achieved for the four water quality indicators were 37.7%, 88.7%, 74.2%, and 91.7%, respectively. The water qualities thus attained should be adequate to allow reuse of a substantial portion of the treated effluent as process water makeup in papermaking.

Spatio-temporal Variations in Water Quality Parameter Trends in River Waters

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (10) ◽  
pp. 2940-2952 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Zelenakova ◽  
Pavol Purcz ◽  
Radu Daniel Pintilii ◽  
Peter Blistan ◽  
Petr Hlustik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Chemical Oxygen Demand ◽  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Temporal Variations ◽  
Water Quality Parameter ◽  
Agricultural Activity ◽  
Water Quality Indicators ◽  
Nitrite Nitrogen

Evaluating trends in water quality indicators is a crucial issue in integrated water resource management in any country. In this study eight chemical and physical water quality indicators were analysed in seven river profiles in the River Laborec in eastern Slovakia. The analysed water quality parameters were biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), chemical oxygen demand (CODCr), pH, temperature (t), ammonium nitrogen (NH4+-N), nitrite nitrogen (NO2--N), nitrate nitrogen (NO3--N), and total phosphorus (TP). Data from the monitored indicators were provided by the Ko�ice branch of the Slovakian Water Management Company, over a period of 15 years from 1999 to 2013. Mann�Kendall non-parametric statistical test was used for the trend analysis. Biochemical and chemical oxygen demand, ammonium and nitrite nitrogen content exhibit decreasing trends in the River Laborec. Decreasing agricultural activity in the area has had a significant impact on the trends in these parameters. However, NO2--N was the significant parameter of water quality because it mostly exceeds the limit value set in Slovak legislation, Regulation No. 269/2010 Coll. In addition, water temperature revealed an increasing trend which could be caused by global increase in air temperature. These results indicate that human activity significantly impacts the water quality.

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