scholarly journals Attitudes, Perceptions and Geo-Spatial Analysis of Water Quality and Individual Health Status in a High-Fracking Region

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Stigler Granados ◽  
Zacariah L. Hildenbrand ◽  
Claudia Mata ◽  
Sabrina Habib ◽  
Misty Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Eagle Ford Shale ◽  
Oil And Gas Development ◽  
Private Wells

The expansion of unconventional oil and gas development (UD) across the US continues to be at the center of debates regarding safety to health and the environment. This study evaluated the water quality of private water wells in the Eagle Ford Shale within the context of community members perception. Community members (n=75) were surveyed regarding health status and perceptions of drinking water quality. Water samples (n=19) were collected from private wells and tested for a variety of water quality parameters. Of the private wells sampled, 8 had exceedences of MCLs for drinking water standards. Geospatial analysis showed the majority of well owners who did have exceedances self-reported their health status as poor. Surveys showed that the majority of respondents received their water from a municipal source and were significantly more distrustful of their water source than of those on private wells. The data also showed a high number of people self-reporting health problems without a healthcare provider’s diagnosis. Attitudes and perceptions of water quality play an important role in the overall perceived health status of community members in high fracking regions, stressing the importance of transparency and communication by the UD industry.

scholarly journals Attitudes, Perceptions and Geo-Spatial Analysis of Water Quality and Individual Health Status in a High-Fracking Region

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Stigler Granados ◽  
Zacariah L. Hildenbrand ◽  
Claudia Mata ◽  
Sabrina Habib ◽  
Misty Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Eagle Ford Shale ◽  
Oil And Gas Development ◽  
Private Wells

The expansion of unconventional oil and gas development (UD) across the US continues to be at the center of debates regarding safety to health and the environment. This study evaluated the water quality of private water wells in the Eagle Ford Shale within the context of community members perception. Community members (n=75) were surveyed regarding health status and perceptions of drinking water quality. Water samples (n=19) were collected from private wells and tested for a variety of water quality parameters. Of the private wells sampled, 8 had exceedences of MCLs for drinking water standards. Geospatial analysis showed the majority of well owners who did have exceedances self-reported their health status as poor. Surveys showed that the majority of respondents received their water from a municipal source and were significantly more distrustful of their water source than of those on private wells. The data also showed a high number of people self-reporting health problems without a healthcare provider’s diagnosis. Attitudes and perceptions of water quality play an important role in the overall perceived health status of community members in high fracking regions, stressing the importance of transparency and communication by the UD industry.

scholarly journals Attitudes, Perceptions and Geo-Spatial Analysis of Water Quality and Individual Health Status in a High-Fracking Region

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Stigler Granados ◽  
Zacariah L. Hildenbrand ◽  
Claudia Mata ◽  
Sabrina Habib ◽  
Misty Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Oil And Gas Development ◽  
Private Wells

The expansion of unconventional oil and gas development (UD) across the US continues to be at the center of debates regarding safety to health and the environment. This study evaluated the water quality of private water wells in the Eagle Ford Shale within the context of community members’ perceptions. Community members (n=75) were surveyed regarding health status and perceptions of drinking water quality. Water samples from respondent volunteers (n=19) were collected from private wells and tested for a variety of water quality parameters. Of the private wells sampled, 8 had exceedances of MCLs for drinking water standards. Geospatial descriptive analysis illustrates the distributions of the well exceedance as well as the well owners’ overall health status. Surveys showed that the majority of respondents received their water from a municipal source and were significantly more distrustful of their water source than of those on private wells. In many cases, there are statistically significant differences between self-reported, provider undiagnosed conditions and self-reported, provider diagnosed conditions. Attitudes and perceptions of water quality may play an important role in the overall perceived health status of community members in high fracking regions.

scholarly journals Attitudes, Perceptions, and Geospatial Analysis of Water Quality and Individual Health Status in a High-Fracking Region

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1633 ◽  
Author(s):  
Granados ◽  
Hildenbrand ◽  
Mata ◽  
Habib ◽  
Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Oil And Gas Development ◽  
Private Wells

The expansion of unconventional oil and gas development (UD) across the US continues to be at the center of debates regarding safety to health and the environment. This descriptive study evaluated the water quality of private water wells in the Eagle Ford Shale as well as community members’ perceptions of their water. Community members (n = 75) were surveyed about their health status and perceptions of drinking water quality. Water samples from respondent volunteers (n = 19) were collected from private wells and tested for a variety of water quality parameters. Of the private wells sampled, eight had exceedances of maximum contaminant limits (MCLs) for drinking water standards. Geospatial descriptive analysis illustrates the distributions of the well exceedance as well as the well owners’ overall health status. Point-biserial correlational analysis of the haversine distance between respondents and well exceedances revealed four statistically significant relationships {Well 11, Well 12, Well 13, Well 14} with correlations of {0.47, 53, 0.50, 0.48} and p-values of {0.04, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04}, respectively. These correlations suggest that as distance from these northwestern wells increase, there is a higher likelihood of exceedances. Those relying on municipal water or purchased water assessed that it was less safe to drink than those relying on private wells for drinking (p < 0.001, Odds Ratio, OR = 44.32, 95% CI = {5.8, 2003.5}) and cooking (p < 0.003, OR = 13.20, 95% CI = {1.8, 589.9}. Tests of proportional differences between self-reported conditions and provider-reported conditions revealed statistical significance in most cases, perhaps indicating that residents believed they have illnesses for which they are not yet diagnosed (including cancer). In many cases, there are statistically significant differences between self-reported, provider undiagnosed conditions and self-reported, provider diagnosed conditions.

scholarly journals Mapping drinking water and quality of life aspects in urban settings: an application of the urban exposome

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xanthi D. Andrianou ◽  
Chava van der Lek ◽  
Pantelis Charisiadis ◽  
Solomon Ioannou ◽  
Kalliopi N. Fotopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Drinking Water Quality ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Concept Study

AbstractCities face rapid changes leading to increasing inequalities and emerging public health issues that require cost-effective interventions. The urban exposome framework constitutes a novel approach in tackling city-wide challenges, such as those of drinking water quality and quality of life. In this proof-of-concept study, we presented part of the urban exposome of Limassol (Cyprus) focusing on chemical and microbial drinking water quality parameters and their association with urban neighborhood indicators. A perceptions study and an urban population study was conducted. We mapped the water quality parameters and participants’ opinions on city life (i.e. neighborhood life, health care and green space access) using quarters (small administrative areas) as the reference unit of the city. In an exploratory environment-wide association study analysis, we used all variables (questionnaire responses and water quality metrics) to describe correlations between them accounting, also, for self-reported health status. Overall, urban drinking-water quality using conventional indicators of chemical (disinfection byproducts-trihalomethanes) and microbial (coliforms, E. coli, and Enterococci) quality did not raise particular concerns. The general health and chronic health status of the urban participants were significantly (all >FDR corrected p value of 0.1) associated with different health conditions such as hypertension and asthma, or having financial issues in access to dental care. Additionally, correlations between trihalomethanes and participant characteristics (e.g. household cleaning, drinking water habits) were documented. This proof-of-concept study showed the potential of using integrative approaches to develop urban exposomic profiles and identifying within-city differentiated environmental and health indicators. The characterization of the urban exposome of Limassol will be expanded via the inclusion of biomonitoring tools and untargeted metabolomics platforms.

ASSESSING CHANGES IN THE QUALITY OF DRINKING WATER WHEN CHANGING OF WATER SUPPLY SOURCE

2018 ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
G.T. Mirsaitova ◽  
V.V. Dolgikh ◽  
R.Ya. Khamitova ◽  
A.A. Imamov ◽  
S.Yu. Filippova
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Underground Water ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Drinking Water Source ◽  
Supply Source ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
Age Related

We revealed the water quality improvement in sanitary and chemical indicators and decrease by three orders of the carcinogenic risk for the child population when the surface water source is replaced with underground water due to assessment of the dynamics of drinking water quality in oil-and-gas production areas. Accounting for age-related correction factors increased the car-cinogenic risk for children in the oil and gas production area using a surface drinking water source to an unacceptable level.

Evaluation of Harvested Rainwater Quality As a Drinking Water Source in Urban Land Uses in Western Province Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-89
Author(s):  
A.M.A.M. Premathilaka ◽  
◽  
T.D.C. Pushpakumara ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Land Use ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Urban Land ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Drinking Water Source ◽  
Land Uses ◽  
Roof Runoff ◽  
Roofing Materials

Increasing of population around the world has imposed considerable strains on the water resources. Hence, regulatory authorities have faced significant challenges to expand their water supply schemes not only due to financial constraints but also due to limited water resources. Consequently, there has been a growing interest, especially in developing countries, in harvested roof run off as an alternative source of drinking water. However, in determining the end use and the potential success of such an option, the possible problems associated with water quality need to be analyzed and the feasibility of using rainwater as a source of water for household use should be determined. Therefore, this research study was focus on evaluating roof runoff as a drinking water source in different urban land uses where different urban activities are present. For this purpose, a roof runoff samples were collected from three selected land uses namely industrial, commercial and residential. The samples have collected from each land use with three selected roofing materials which are common to the area. This is to evaluate the roof runoff quality based on the variability of land use pattern as well as the variability on roofing materials. All the collected samples have tested for a range of water quality parameters namely, pH, alkalinity, Hardness, Turbidity, TS, COD, Nitrogen (Ammonia), chloride and biological contaminations. Both uni-variate and stacked area analysis techniques were used in the analysis of test results. Based on the outcomes, recommendations are provided to use harvested roof runoff as a drinking water source in urban land uses in Sri Lanka. Keywords urban land uses; drinking water quality parameters; rainwater harvesting

scholarly journals Determination of Water Quality Index of Simly Dam, Islamabad by Arithmetic Weighted Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Aima Ali ◽  
Asma Jamil ◽  
Fajr Farhan ◽  
Syeda Zinnia Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Drinking Water Source ◽  
Total Chloride ◽  
Class B

Water quality is of great importance due to its impact on human health and aquatic systems. Since Islamabadand Rawalpindi get their drinking water from Simly dam, this makes it an important drinking water source. In thisstudy water quality parameters of Simly dam were determined and water quality index (WQI) using Arithmeticweighted method was calculated. Collection of water samples from different locations of dam and the filtration plantinstalled in the facility was done. Twelve physicochemical parameters of water quality including: pH, ElectricalConductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), alkalinity, hardness, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), DissolvedOxygen (DO), Total Chloride, Calcium, Nitrates, Potassium and Sodium (Na) were measured to estimate the sentientand water quality of the Simly dam. WQI of both raw dam water and filtered dam water was determined using WorldHealth Organization (WHO) standards for drinking water. The water quality index of raw dam water was found to be62.79 while that of filtered dam water was 49.43. The WQI of the unfiltered raw dam water was found to be in class Cthat is poor category, while the filtered dam water was falling in Class B that refers to good category according to waterquality index categories. Regular monitoring of water quality is recommended to ensure safe water supply toconsumers.

Evaluation of Ground Water Quality For AL Shuwayja area –Wasit Provence Using GIS Technique

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Ali Nasser Hilo
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Water Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Ground Water Quality ◽  
Water Index ◽  
The City

The low level of water in rivers in Iraq leads to poor water quality, on that basis; we need to assess Iraq's water resources for uses of irrigation and drinking water. This study present a model accounts for ground water quality by using a water quality index (WQI) for the region defined between the city of Kut and the city of Badra in Wasit province. this study relies on a system of wells set up along the path through the Badra –Kut  and around it  up to 78 wells. The study showed poor quality of ground water in the region of study and it is unsuitability for irrigation and drinking water, as well as provided a solution to the water accumulated in the Shuwayja to reduce the bad effect on groundwater by using a system of branch and collection canals  then pumping at the effluent  of Al  Shuwayja in seasons of rainy season ..Water quality index calculated depend on the basis of various physic-chemical parameters as PH, Ec , TDS, TSS, Nacl , SO4 ,Na , and  Mg. The resultant and analytical are present with use of Arch GIS program – geostastical analysis for the water index and water quality parameters

scholarly journals RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY VIA DESIRABILITY FUNCTION TECHNIQUES FOR OPTIMIZING CORRELATED RESPONSES OF ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY AND TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS OF SELECTED BOREHOLE WATER

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-342
Author(s):  
KEHINDE MONSURU YUSUFF ◽  
M. Lawal ◽  
A. T. Audu ◽  
O. A. Wale-Orojo
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Total Dissolved Solids ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Dissolved Solids

The health benefits in the description and observation of quantitative contents of quality parameters present or contained in any water source cannot be underestimated as they determine selection of best choice from available water sources for different intended uses as well as resource consumption. It also helps to compare the observed quantity of the quality with the acceptable standards or limits to get desired results. Physical parameters like pH, temperature, electrical conductivity (EC) and total dissolved solids (TDS) among others are determined by present of other chemical properties like Cations (Mg2+, Ca2+, Na+, etc), Anions (Cl-, NO3-, SO42+, etc), heavy metals and other dissolved materials during the course of its formation in different proportions and amounts. This study observed EC and TDS of 20 selected boreholes as two close and correlated water quality parameters as well as two of the major water quality parameters that account for overall quality of any water source, despite their different quantitative contents and physical features, they are likely determined by the same set of cations and anions with similar constraint equations. In contrast to linear programming, multiple criteria optimization models were fitted for EC and TDS using Response Surface Methodology via desirability techniques, optimal values obtained in this case measured against several criteria are found to lie between acceptable standards limits for drinking water, other numerical values and descriptive features in the final results reflect that the response equations obtained were well fitted.

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