scholarly journals A systematic study of uranium in groundwater and its correlation with other water quality parameters

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansi Srivastava ◽  
P. K. Srivastava ◽  
Dharmendra Kumar ◽  
Ajay Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Uranium Concentration ◽  
Annual Effective Dose ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Post Monsoon ◽  
Correlation Data ◽  
Groundwater Samples ◽  
Tube Wells

Abstract A parametric investigation was carried out to estimate the Uranium concentration and other associated water quality parameters for the groundwater in Deoghar district, Jharkhand. Total 150 groundwater samples have been collected from dig wells, hand pumps, tube wells, etc. for the pre and post-monsoon seasons. A Quantalase Uranium analyzer was used to measure the uranium concentration. The distribution of pH, TDS, DO, nitrate, sulfate, uranium along with the radiation has been determined. It was found that the uranium concentration in groundwater varies from 0.10 to 11.30ppb in pre-monsoon and 0.15–6.50ppb in the post-monsoon which is well below the normal tolerance limit (i.e.30 μg/l WHO). This low availability of Uranium has been attributed due to the existence of a lesser number of rocks containing uranium as a source in that area. An attempt has been made to correlate the uranium concentration with the water quality parameters for both seasons. The correlation data reveals that ORP, nitrate, phosphate, calcium, and magnesium show a positive correlation with uranium concentration for both seasons on the other hand TDS, EC, temperature, DO, fluoride, and chloride show negative correlation. The positive correlation implies that uranium may be present in groundwater as a dissolved salt of these parameters. Comparative studies for the parameters have been done for both the seasons and various factors have been discussed for the occurrence of the same. The annual effective dose associated with the ingestion of uranium by the population of the region has been estimated using USPEA equations.

scholarly journals Assessment of coastal surface water quality for irrigation purpose

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 960-972
Author(s):  
M. F. Serder ◽  
M. S. Islam ◽  
M. R. Hasan ◽  
M. S. Yeasmin ◽  
M. G. Mostafa
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Water Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Surface Water Quality ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Type ◽  
Post Monsoon ◽  
Irrigation Purpose

Abstract The study aimed to assess the coastal surface water quality for irrigation purposes through the analysis of the water samples of some selected estuaries, rivers, and ponds. The analysis results showed that the mean value of typical water quality parameters like electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), sodium (Na+), and chloride (Cl−) ions exceeded the permissible limit of the Department of Environment (DoE), Bangladesh 2010, and FAO, 1985 for the pre- and post-monsoon seasons. The Piper diagram indicated a Na-Cl water type, especially during the pre- and post-monsoon seasons. The water quality parameters in the areas showed a higher amount than the standard permissible limits, indicating that the quality is deteriorating. The water quality index values for domestic uses showed very poorly to unsuitable in most of the surface waters except pond water, especially during the pre- and post-monsoon periods. The surface water quality index for irrigation purpose usages was found to be high and/ or severely restricted (score: 0–55) during the pre- and post-monsoon seasons. The study observed that due to saline water intrusion, the water quality deterioration started from post-monsoon and reached its highest level during the pre-monsoon season, which gradually depreciates the water quality in coastal watersheds of Bangladesh.

Spatial interpolation approach-based appraisal of groundwater quality of arid regions

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (6) ◽  
pp. 431-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanak Moharir ◽  
Chaitanya Pande ◽  
Sudhir Kumar Singh ◽  
Pandurang Choudhari ◽  
Rawat Kishan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Arid Regions ◽  
Crop Yields ◽  
Interpolation Method ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Post Monsoon ◽  
Sodium Percent

Abstract The primary objective was appraisal of groundwater quality during pre- and post-monsoon seasons for irrigation purposes. Good quality groundwater is required for high crop yields in arid regions. A total of 45 samples were collected from wells and analyzed in the laboratory for this research work. Different water quality parameters were determined from these samples, namely electrical conductivity (EC), sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), residual sodium carbonate (RSC), sodium percent (Na%), and permeability index (PI) during the pre- and post-monsoon season. The water types were identified through a Piper-trilinear diagram. Fifty per cent of the water samples of the total basin area fall under the saline category. The local farmers heavily rely on groundwater for the irrigation of crops. Excess use of groundwater for irrigation raises soil salinity. Some parts of the study area are facing serious problems such as loss of crop yields, and low availability of good quality groundwater even for drinking purposes. The results highlight that the study area has a high salinity content (C3) and low sodium (S1). The maps for different water quality parameters were generated using inverse distance weighted (IDW) interpolation method in ArcGIS 10.3 software.

scholarly journals Water Quality Parameters and Bird Diversity in Jagdishpur Reservoir, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jham Bahadur Thapa ◽  
Tej Bahadur Saund
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Species Richness ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Total Alkalinity ◽  
Secchi Disk ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Secchi Disk Transparency

Water quality parameters were analyzed seasonally to examine relationships with bird numbers and species richness in Jagdishpur reservoir. This wetland is a Ramsar site and an important bird area (IBA) of Nepal. The trophic status of the reservoir was categorized as eutrophic as assessed by Secchi disk transparency (1.45 ± 0.53 m), total alkalinity (220.94 ± 85.52 mg/l) and total nitrogen (884.19 ± 291.61 ?g/l) concentrations. Direct count method detected a total of 77 bird species belonging to 8 orders and 31 families of which 40 species were resident and 37 migrants. Species richness ranged from 21(summer) to 74 species (winter). Secchi disk transparency showed a significant positive correlation with bird numbers ((r = 1.00, p < 0.01) whereas significant negative correlation was found between water temperature and species richness (r = - 0.97, p < 0.05). Absolute positive correlation between species richness and seasons was established (r = 0.74). The seasonal distribution pattern showed two peaks of species richness, Shannon diversity, equitability and evenness index, one in winter and the other in autumn. Fulica atra (30.53%), Dendrocygna javanica (15.88%) and Anas strepera (9.58%) were the three most dominant bird species. Fourteen CITES species, 8 globally and 14 nationally threatened species were recorded. Conservation action plan for threatened species that focuses on population monitoring, protecting key habitats and habitat enhancement is urgently needed. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) 143-155 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v13i1.7453

scholarly journals Seasonal Variation of Water Quality Parameters and Their Impact on Fish Biodiversity Indices of Hasadanga Beel: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 07-17
Author(s):  
Chandan Sarkar ◽  
Nimai Chandra Saha
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Seasonal Fluctuation ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Species Diversity Index ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Biodiversity Indices ◽  
Fish Biodiversity

Fish diversity indices and their correlation with seasonal fluctuation of physicochemical parameters of Hasadanga beel was aimed to be studied. A three-year study on the relationship between the seasonal fluctuation of water quality parameters and fish biodiversity indices was conducted in Hasadanga Beel, a floodplain lake of Nadia district, West Bengal to measure the ecological health of the lake. Samples of water and fish species were collected at pre-monsoon, monsoon and post-monsoon period from 2015-2017 to estimate physicochemical parameters of water and fish biodiversity indices i.e. Shannon-Weaver species diversity index, Margalef’s Species richness index, Pielou’s Species evenness index and Simpson’s index of dominance. Total of 34 different fish species belonging to 8 Orders were found during the study period which varies seasonally. Water temperature (20.0-31.4 °C), pH (7.70-8.75), dissolved oxygen (3.9-5.0 mg/l), Free CO2 (0.0-15.0 mg/l), total alkalinity (156-193 mg/l), hardness (113-145 mg/l), and BOD (1.03-1.94 mg/l) values varied significantly (p<0.05) between three seasons. Shannon-Weaver species diversity index (Hꞌ) is ranged between 1.2911-1.3502, Margalef’s species richness index (D) is measured between 12.72-14.15, Pielou’s species evenness index (Jꞌ) is recorded between 0.8829-0.9140 and Simpson’s index of dominance (ID) is ranged between 0.05346-0.07139. Hꞌ has positive correlation with pH, alkalinity and hardness whereas negative correlation with temperature, free CO2, DO and BOD. D has positive correlation with pH, free CO2, DO and hardness whereas negative correlation with temperature, alkalinity and BOD. Jꞌ has positive correlation with temperature, pH, alkalinity and hardness and whereas negative correlation with free CO2, DO and BOD. ID has positive correlation with temperature, free CO2, DO and BOD whereas negative correlation with pH, alkalinity and hardness. The obtained result suggests that various water quality parameters specially temperature, dissolved oxygen and pH are the key factors to regulate the fish biodiversity indices and should be taken into consideration for making policies for sustainable use of floodplain lakes.

scholarly journals Water Quality Parameters and Sanitation Status of the Educational Institutions at Jamurki, Mirzapur, Tangail

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-124
Author(s):  
MM Hoque ◽  
AK Miah ◽  
MS Rahman ◽  
MS Rahaman ◽  
MK Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Standard Means ◽  
Drinking Purposes ◽  
Tube Wells ◽  
Standard Values ◽  
Sanitation Systems

The study was conducted to investigate the water quality parameters and sanitation status in the educational institutions at Jamurki Union in Mirzapur of Tangail district. The study determined different water quality parameters such as As, pH, Fe, DO, TDS and EC. Most of the investigated water quality parameters in the study area were suitable for drinking purposes comparing with standard values. The range of investigated parameters in the study area of educational institutions were As 0 to 15 ppb, pH 6.5 to 8.5, Fe 0.1 to 0.9 ppm, DO 2.5 to 4.0 mg, TDS 121 to 445 ppm, EC 246 to 592 ?s/cm and most of the color of water samples water were standard means colorless and the odor of samples were also good However, the values of pH was exceeded somewhere. All of the tube wells were free from Arsenic. Most of the samples exceeded the standard values of Fe. The study identified the various problems of sanitation systems in the educational institutions e.g. Poor sanitation condition, dirty toilets, and insufficient toilets for female students.J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 8(1): 121-124 2015

Spatio-Temporal Distribution of Water Quality Parameters in Ramsar Site-Kolleru Lake

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Shivakrishna ◽  
Karankumar Ramteke ◽  
M Dhanya ◽  
R Charitha ◽  
Sahina Aktar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Total Alkalinity ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
Freshwater Ecosystem ◽  
Distribution Maps ◽  
Post Monsoon ◽  
Spatio Temporal

Kolleru lake is one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes, which has undergone tremendous changes in the water quality due to the sewage, pollution and development of aquaculture in its surrounding area. This study is undertaken to evaluate the present water quality scenario existing in Kolleru lake, which has been affected seriously due to the anthropogenic disturbances since long. Water samples were collected from ten sampling locations within the lake during pre and post-monsoon seasons of 2017-18. A total of 11 water quality parameters were analysed such as pH, temperature, EC, TDS, TSS, total alkalinity, total hardness, dissolved oxygen, salinity, COD, and nitrates. Parameters were estimated by using a standard protocol of APHA 2012. The spatial distribution maps of water quality were generated from pre and post monsoon data using Arc GIS software. Spatio-temporal variation of all parameters indicated that the water quality found was unsatisfactory within the Kolleru lake. The present study shows the better water quality in the post-monsoon season. The Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) interpolation spatial mapping was also used for water quality mapping to observe the environmental variation for protecting the important freshwater ecosystem-Kolleru lake. The outcome of GIS analysis demonstrated the spatial visualization of the lodging evolution and geographical distribution trends of water quality parameters within the study area.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Water Quality Parameters along NH, SH and Link Road of Shivalik Foothills in Himachal Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 540-550
Author(s):  
Anuja Bhardwaj ◽  
Rajeev Kumar Aggarwal ◽  
Satish Kumar Bhardwaj
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Vehicular Emissions ◽  
Post Monsoon ◽  
State Highway ◽  
Spatial And Seasonal Variation

A study was conducted to evaluate the spatial and seasonal variation in the quality of the surface water sources along national highway, state highway and link road. Physicochemical properties of water were estimated using water samples collected during the pre-monsoon, monsoon, and post-monsoon seasons in the year 2018 and 2019. The water quality parameters (pH, EC, Turbidity, TDS, BOD, COD, Cl-, NO3- and heavy metals) were calculated. The investigation revealed that pH (6.91-7.35), EC (0.17-0.29 dS m-1), TDS (140.12-175.54 mg l-1), Turbidity (2.34-3.87 NTU), BOD (2.25-2.89 mg l-1), COD (13.49-20.19 mg l-1), Cl- (14.36-30.15 mg l-1), NO3- (3.12-4.89 mg l-1) and various heavy metals were within permissible limits and varied significantly (p<0.05) on spatial variations. Maximum effects of vehicular emissions along the roadside water bodies were observed at NH followed by SH and minimum was noticed at LR. Among the seasons, maximum values of water quality parameters were observed during pre-monsoon season followed by monsoon and then post-monsoon.

Investigation of Some Water Quality Parameters of Pond Water under Mymensingh Municipality

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
F Zannat ◽  
MA Ali ◽  
MA Sattar
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Pond Water ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Urban Region ◽  
Mn Toxicity ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Drinking Water Standard

A study was conducted to evaluate the water quality parameters of pond water at Mymensingh Urban region. The water samples were collected from 30 ponds located at Mymensingh Urban Region during August to October 2010. The chemical analyses of water samples included pH, EC, Na, K, Ca, S, Mn and As were done by standard methods. The chemical properties in pond water were found pH 6.68 to 7.14, EC 227 to 700 ?Scm-1, Na 15.57 to 36.00 ppm, K 3.83 to 16.16 ppm, Ca 2.01 to 7.29 ppm, S 1.61 to 4.67 ppm, Mn 0.33 to 0.684 ppm and As 0.0011 to 0.0059 ppm. The pH values of water samples revealed that water samples were acidic to slightly alkaline in nature. The EC value revealed that water samples were medium salinity except one sample and also good for irrigation. According to drinking water standard Mn toxicity was detected in pond water. Considering Na, Ca and S ions pond water was safe for irrigation and aquaculture. In case of K ion, all the samples were suitable for irrigation but unsuitable for aquaculture.J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 8(1): 85-89 2015

Assessement of Water Quality Parameters in Some Potential Pollutant Areas from Romania

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (8) ◽  
pp. 2045-2049
Author(s):  
Catalina Gabriela Gheorghe ◽  
Andreea Bondarev ◽  
Ion Onutu
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Surface Water Quality ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Data ◽  
Pollutant Sources ◽  
Water Quality Forecasting

Monitoring of environmental factors allows the achievement of some important objectives regarding water quality, forecasting, warning and intervention. The aim of this paper is to investigate water quality parameters in some potential pollutant sources from northern, southern and east-southern areas of Romania. Surface water quality data for some selected chemical parameters were collected and analyzed at different points from March to May 2017.

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