scholarly journals Biological Water Quality Indices Performance Based on Aquatic Insects in Recreational Rivers

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-103
Author(s):  
Ahmad Hadri Jumaat ◽  
◽  
Suhaila Abdul Hamid ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Aquatic Insects ◽  
Aquatic Insect ◽  
Working Party ◽  
Biotic Index ◽  
Biological Index ◽  
Biological Water ◽  
The Status ◽  
Suitable Index ◽  
Abundance And Distribution

Abundance and distribution of aquatic insects respecting to several water chemical parameters from six rivers were studied in order to determine the performance of biological index in monitoring the water quality. A total of 960 individuals of aquatic insects from nine orders were recorded using kick and drag sampling techniques. Lubok Semilang had the greatest number of aquatic insects with 250 individuals, followed by Telaga Tujuh (181 individuals) and Sungai Durian Perangin (171 individuals). EPT (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera) order were the most dominant order recorded in all six rivers. Lata Kekabu had more diverse and richer aquatic insect assemblages based on ecological indices compared to the other five rivers. In order to evaluate the water quality of recreational rivers in Malaysia, Family Biotic Index (FBI), Malaysian Family Biotic Index (MFBI) and Biological Monitoring Working Party (BMWP) were used and compared with Water Quality Index to determine the water quality at the study areas. Results demonstrated that the biotic indices were more sensitive towards changes in water parameters than the WQI. Among all the biological indices, MFBI was the most suitable index to be adopted in Malaysian river water assessment as it is more reliable in assessing the status of water quality.

scholarly journals Rapid Bioassessment of Magura haor (Floodplain wetland), Cachar District, Assam, India using Aquatic Insects

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 296-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arpita Dalal ◽  
Susmita Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Aquatic Insects ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Biotic Index ◽  
Floodplain Wetland ◽  
Four Seasons ◽  
Family Level ◽  
The Status ◽  
Water Quality Status ◽  
Rapid Assessment Survey

Investigation on the water quality of the floodplain wetland, Magura through rapid assessment survey using aquatic insects for the four seasons had been done during 2013-14. Aquatic insects were collected from the two sites and were identified up to family level. All together 5 orders (Hemiptera, Coleoptera, Odonata, Ephemeroptera and Diptera) and 21 families had been recorded from the wetland. 17 families from site 1 (Hemiptera- 7 families, Coleoptera- 4 families, Odonata- 3 families, Ephemeroptera- 1 family and Diptera- 2 families) and 18 families from site 2 (Hemiptera- 6 families, Coleoptera- 6 families, Odonata- 2 amilies, Ephemeroptera- 1 family and Diptera- 3 families) were recorded. Four family level biotic indices- SIGNAL 2, ASPT, BMWP and FBI had been used to determine the status of the water quality. According to SIGNAL 2 and BMWP scores it was moderately polluted, whereas ASPT showed doubtful quality but FBI proved very good (site 1) and good water condition (site 2). This study revealed that only one biotic index cannot give proper justification of the water quality status of a wetland.

scholarly journals KEANEKARAGAMAN JENIS DAN KELIMPAHAN POPULASI SERANGGA AIR SEBAGAI INDIKATOR BIOLOGIS CEMARAN AIR PADA DAS DI LANGOWAN

EUGENIA ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Redsway T.D. Maramis ◽  
Henny V.G. Makal
Keyword(s):  
Aquatic Insects ◽  
Water Contamination ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Aquatic Insect ◽  
Biotic Index ◽  
Population Abundance ◽  
Key Word ◽  
Species Population ◽  
Insect Populations ◽  
Insect Resistant

ABSTRACT   Aquatic insects are one of the organisms that are used in determining water contamination. Aquatic insects are sensitive to the presence of waste dumped in the river and some are resistant to such waste. One of insect resistant waste is Chironomidae. The research objective was to determine aquatic insect species, population abundance by calculating indices diversity and biotic index. Aquatic insects in the lake watershed Tondano were collected by kicks and Hand Picking. Result showed that seven orders, theerteen families and sixteen species had been identified. The number of highest aquatic insect was found in Noogan which were 13 species, whereas in karondoran were 9 species. Aquatic insects were identified including, Heptagenia sp, sp Baetis sp, Caenis sp., Hydropsyhe, sp and Chrironomidae. The highest aquatic insect populations were collected in Karondoran followed by Winebetan and Noogan. The highest diversity index of aquatic insects was found in Winebetan whereas the lowest was in Karondoran. The lowest value of the biotic index was identified in the region Noogan suggested that water in Noogan area was clean water compared to Winebetan and Karondoran. Key word: Types and aquatic insect populations

scholarly journals Rapid Assessment of Water Quality in Teluk Lake by Using Macroinvertebrates (A Family Level Biotic Index)

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 ◽  
pp. 04006
Author(s):  
Siswanta Kaban ◽  
M. Edi Armanto ◽  
M. Rasyid Ridho ◽  
Poedji L. Hariani
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Working Party ◽  
Biotic Index ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Running Water ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Polluted Waters

In this study the water quality of Teluk Lake, Jambi Province by biological indices using macroobenthic during December 2017 to March 2018 were evaluated. Macro obenthic have been the most commonly indicator of running water quality to rapidly detect water quality changes. The methodology consisted on three stages: 1) macro invertebrates sampling and and sorting of the organisms in laboratory, 2) taxonomic identification of organisms and 3) determination and scoring with the Biological Monitoring Working Party -Average Score per Taxon (BMWP-ASPT) index. Result of water quality of Teluk Lake based on the diversity of macroinvertebrates was degraded with BMWP-ASPT index below 4. Based on the BMWP-ASPT score of the macroinvertebrates, both of sampling 1 and 2 were polluted with the category of medium and heavily polluted. In general, the decreasing of water quality of Teluk Lake was due to anthropogenic activities, so that the intolerant macro invertebrates could not survive in polluted waters while the tolerant ones can adapt well to the polluted aquatic environment.

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).

USING BMWP SCORING SYSTEM, ASPT INDICES AND AQUATIC INSECTS TO ASSESS THE WATER QUALITY OF SOME STREAMS OF BACH MA AREA IN THUA THIEN HUE PROVINCE

2013 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoàng Đình Trung
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Aquatic Insects ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
National Park ◽  
Biotic Index ◽  
Biotic Indices ◽  
Chemical Methods

Aquatic insects have been used to evaluate the water quality of Bach Ma area in Thua Thien Hue province through the BMWP scoring system for Vietnam and ASPT indices. The study was carried out between March and December of 2010. As a result, 27 families of aquatic insects belonging to 3 orders (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera) were recognised. Among these, 18 families belong to the list of the BMWP Viet scoring system. The data analysis shows that the BMWPViet scores are relatively high, the biotic indices (ASPT) range from 7.10 to 8.71. Aquatic insects have been used as biotic indices to classify the water quality as fairly clean (Oligosaprobe) or very clean. This evaluation corresponds to the water quality assessed by phisio-chemical methods. Keywords: Aquatic insects, Ephemeroptera, Trichoptera, Plecoptera, Bach Ma National Park, ASPT biotic index, water quality.

scholarly journals Are the streams of the Sinos River basin of good water quality? Aquatic macroinvertebrates may answer the question

2010 ◽  
Vol 70 (4 suppl) ◽  
pp. 1207-1215 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Bieger ◽  
ABP Carvalho ◽  
MN Strieder ◽  
L. Maltchik ◽  
C Stenert
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Working Party ◽  
Aquatic Macroinvertebrates ◽  
Biotic Index ◽  
Biotic Indices ◽  
Macroinvertebrate Communities ◽  
Score System ◽  
One Year

Macroinvertebrate communities are one of the most used groups in assessments of water quality, since they respond directly to the level of contamination of aquatic ecosystems. The main objective of this study was the assessment of the water quality of the Sinos River basin (Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil) through biotic indices based on the macroinvertebrate community ("Family Biotic Index - FBI", and "Biological Monitoring Working Party Score System - BMWP"). Three lower order streams (2nd order) were selected in each one of three main regions of the basin. In each stream, the samplings were performed in three reaches (upper, middle, and lower), totalling 27 reaches. Two samplings were carried in each reach over one year (winter and summer). A total of 6,847 macroinvertebrates distributed among 54 families were sampled. The streams from the upper region were of better water quality than the lower region. The water quality did not change between the upper, middle and lower reaches of the streams. However, the upper reaches of the streams were of better water quality in all the regions of the basin. The water quality of the streams did not vary between the summer and the winter. This result demonstrated that water quality may be analysed in both studied seasons (summer and winter) using biotic indices. The analysis of the results allows us to conclude that the biotic indices used reflected the changes related to the water quality along the longitudinal gradient of the basin. Thus, aquatic macroinvertebrates were important bioindicators of the water and environmental quality of the streams of the Sinos River basin.

scholarly journals Lithuanian karst region rivers' water ecology: hydrochemical and hydrobiological evaluation

2004 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rimvydas Tumas
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Point Sources ◽  
Biotic Index ◽  
Karst Region ◽  
Agricultural Activity ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Stream Pollution ◽  
Biological Water ◽  
Biological Water Quality

The Lithuanian karst region covers about 1000 km3 in the northern part of the country. This is the most vulnerable area from a pollution point of view. The structure of the total dissolved solids (TDS) shows that the flow of rivers in the karst region is from hydraulically interconnected aquifers. For the last decade (1991–2000) TDS has varied considerably, from 529 to 732 mg/l. The predominant sources of nitrogen and phosphorus within the headwaters of the monitored rivers were diffuse and agricultural in nature. Downstream from the towns nitrogen and especially phosphorus showed both diffuse and point source signals. Contributions of point sources to the stream pollution by nutrients prevail. The time series of monthly dissolved oxygen (O2) in the main karst region river – the Musa – shows the existence of multiplicative seasonality. The trend cycle (1991–1999) shows low levels of dissolved oxygen in 1991–1993, with a similar fluctuation in 1994, 1995 and 1996 (due to point pollution from the town of Siauliai) and a gradually improving situation since 1997. The general multiplicative trend of dissolved oxygen in the lower reaches of the Musa river (near the border with Latvia) is decreasing (within the accuracy limits). The abundance and species of zoo benthos are suitable criteria (biotic index – BI) for evaluation of a river's biological water quality. Zoo benthos demonstrates tolerances that vary among species, the oxygen regime and the pollution with nitrogen. The best living conditions for invertebrates are in the riverhead of the karst region rivers – BI=5.62–6.74 (1991–1999), where pollution with nutrients is caused mostly by agricultural activity. Rare and asynchronous data of biological water quality shows up tendencies that invertebrates prefer less contaminated reaches of rivers.

scholarly journals Assessment of Water Quality Parameters and Aquatic Insect Assemblages in Dalvoy Lake, Mysore District, Karnataka, India.

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 514-529
Author(s):  
Hebbal Rajendra Abhilash ◽  
Malliah Mahadevaswamy
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Aquatic Insects ◽  
Aquatic Insect ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Shannon Index ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
Insect Community

Water is an indispensable natural resource vital for the survival of all life forms. It contributes significantly to the country's economic prosperity and general well-being. As a result, understanding the status of water bodies is crucial to assure their long-term use. A study on water quality parameters and aquatic insect community was therefore carried on the surface waters of Dalvoy Lake which is spread over an area of 133.43 acres and having a length of 2.2 km. Monthly water samples were collected using one-litre labeled plastic containers from three locations between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Water quality analysis was conducted following standard methods and compared to drinking water specifications. The dissolved oxygen content, total hardness, conductivity, total dissolved solids, and turbidity exceeded the permissible limits. Aquatic insects were collected from the same locations and preserved in 4% formalin. A total of 15 species of aquatic insects belonging to four orders, Hemiptera, Coleoptera, Diptera, and Ephemeroptera, were identified in this study. The Hemiptera was shown to be the largest group comprising of 8 species; 4 species of Diptera; 2 species of Coleoptera and a lone species of Ephemeroptera. The computation of aquatic insect dominance status using Engelmann's Scale revealed Diplonychus rusticus, Anisops sp., Enithares sp., Chironomous sp. and Culex sp. as dominant. Biodiversity metrics like the Shannon Index (1.4-2.11) and the evenness index (0.50-0.66) reflect the agitation of the system. Based on the results of the water quality index (163.67) and aquatic insect assemblage, it is evident that the water in Dalvoy Lake is deteriorated and is unfit for domestic usage. The study also indicated the abundance of two genera Chironomous and Culex of the Diptera order which are the index of water pollution. Thus, the present study calls for urgent and strict vigilance and continuous monitoring of this perennial water body for conservation and sustainable management.

Zoobenthos Used in Water Quality Assessment in Songhua River in Harbin City

2011 ◽  
Vol 339 ◽  
pp. 705-709
Author(s):  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Ling Ma ◽  
Cheng Xue Ma ◽  
Hong Xian Yu
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Aquatic Insect ◽  
Water Quality Assessment ◽  
Density Variation ◽  
Insect Larvae ◽  
Songhua River ◽  
The Status ◽  
Harbin City ◽  
Biological Methods

In order to explore the zoobenthos community composition and the status of water quality in Songhua River in Harbin city, we conducted an investigation on the zoobenthos community structure in spring, summer and autumn 2008. The results showed that 60 species of zoobenthos were found totally, of which 39 species were aquatic insect Larvae, 13 species of mollusks, 7 species of annelid, 7 species of crustacean. Density variation in the scope of 26.67-3521.67 ind./m2, biomass variation in the scope of 0.14-549.89g/m2. And assessed water quality using the physic-chemical and biological methods, the results showed that water quality of Songhua River in Harbin city was in moderate-severe pollution state.

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