scholarly journals Effects of two different water sources used for irrigation on the soil geochemical properties and the quality of the Lohan guava (Psidium guajava L. Lohan)

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 (10) ◽  
pp. 2465-2474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominic Soloman George ◽  
Kelvin Kiran Anthony ◽  
Vicknesha Santhirasegaram ◽  
Nadiah Mohd Saruan ◽  
Hasvinder Kaur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Lake Water ◽  
Irrigation Water ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Acceptance Test ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Geochemical Properties ◽  
Different Water Sources

The effect of two different water sources (treated waste water and lake water) used for irrigation on the soil geochemical properties and the fruit quality parameters of the Lohan guava were studied. The fruits' physical attributes, physicochemical attributes, nutritional attributes, mineral content as well as consumers’ acceptance were evaluated. The properties of the different water sources and their effect, on both the soil and the quality of the fruits, were evaluated. Analysis of the irrigation water revealed that treated waste water was of acceptable quality with reference to irrigation water quality guidelines, while the lake water used for irrigation fell short in several aspects. The different water sources used for irrigation in the farms affected the soil geochemical properties significantly. The quality of guavas harvested from the farms that were irrigated with different water sources was significantly different. Irrigation water qualities were observed to have positive effects on the quality of the fruits and consumers’ acceptance as observed from the results of quality analysis and the consumers’ acceptance test.

scholarly journals WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS: A CASE STUDY IN BYRAMANGALA LAKE WATER AND SURROUNDING GROUND WATER

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4RASM) ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
Babitha Rani ◽  
Dimple Bahri ◽  
Prabin Neupane ◽  
Kunal Kothari ◽  
Vishal Gadgihalli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Lake Water ◽  
Suspended Solids ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
Water Quality Analysis ◽  
E Coli

A study was carried out to find out the water quality ofByramangala lake of Ramanagara district. The water quality of Byramangala lake water and ground water from bore wells situated in the area within 600 meters surrounding the lake was analyzed. The quality analysis of various parameters such as BODs, COD, DO, E-Coli, and pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Suspended Solids and Total Hardness were tested. In addition, the presence of metals such as Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb), and Iron (Fe) in the lake water and ground water samples were tested. Results for the various tests conducted showed similar trends for both lake water and ground water. It was observed that certain parameters such as BOD5, and COD were beyond permissible limits as per the BIS standards for drinking water. A few remedial measures have been proposed that may help in mitigating the pollution in the selected project area Byramangala Lake.

scholarly journals Domestic drinking water management: Quality assessment in Oforikrom municipality, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 003685042110359
Author(s):  
Eugene Appiah-Effah ◽  
Emmanuel Nketiah Ahenkorah ◽  
Godwin Armstrong Duku ◽  
Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Water Quality Analysis ◽  
Microbial Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water Sources

Drinking water in Ghana is estimated at 79%, but this only represents the proportion of the population with access to improved drinking water sources without regard to the quality of water consumed. This study investigated the quality of household drinking water sources in the Oforikrom municipality where potable water requirements are on the rise due to an ever-increasing population. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in this study. One Hundred households were randomly selected and interviewed on the available options for drinking water and household water treatment and safe storage. A total of 52 points of collection (POC) and 97 points of use (POU) water samples from households were collected for physicochemical and microbial water quality analysis. Amongst the available drinking water options, sachet water (46%) was mostly consumed by households. Water quality analysis revealed that the physicochemical parameters of all sampled drinking water sources were within the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) recommended values expected for pH (ranging from 4.50 to 7.50). For the drinking water sources, bottled (100%, n = 2) and sachet water (91%, n = 41) showed relatively good microbial water quality. Generally, POC water samples showed an improved microbial water quality in comparison to POU water samples. About 38% ( n = 8) of the households practicing water quality management, were still exposed to unsafe drinking water sources. Households should practice good water quality management at the domestic level to ensure access to safe drinking water. This may include the use of chlorine-based disinfectants to frequently disinfect boreholes, wells and storage facilities at homes.

Suitability of different Escherichia coli enumeration techniques to assess the microbial quality of different irrigation water sources

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Truchado ◽  
F. Lopez-Galvez ◽  
M.I. Gil ◽  
F. Pedrero-Salcedo ◽  
J.J. Alarcón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Irrigation Water ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Microbial Quality

The efficiency of a combined waste stabilisation pond/maturation pond system to sanitise waste water intended for recreational re-use

1996 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 117-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Jagals ◽  
J. F. R. Lues
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Irrigation Water ◽  
Sewage Treatment ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Total System ◽  
Pond System ◽  
Treated Effluent ◽  
Quality Of Irrigation Water

Concern was expressed about the microbiological quality of irrigation water obtained from a combined sewage treatment facility. Treated effluent from the system is used to irrigate sports fields and public parks. This system primarily serves a community with well developed sanitation and also receives partially stabilised waste water from a neighbouring community with limited sanitation. Special concern was expressed for quality of irrigation water when certain stages of the system would be used as waste stabilisation pond system (WSP) during possible prolonged periods of main system failure. During such periods raw sewage would be discharged into such WSP from which irrigation water would still be withdrawn regularly. The pathogen removal efficiency of various parts of the total system including original WSP used within the system, was investigated. Faecal coliforms, male specific coliphages and presence of helminth eggs were used to indicate removal efficiency. Results proved that water from the activated sludge unit was sufficiently sanitised by tertiary treatment ponds (the original WSP). Indications are that the original WSP system was not as efficient in removing pathogens from irrigation water when used as emergency standby WSP.

scholarly journals EFFICIENCY OF USING BAKED SOIL ON REMOVING SOME HEAVY METALS FROM DIFFERENT WATER SOURCES

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thaher & et al.
Keyword(s):  
Waste Water ◽  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Laboratory Experiment ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Removal Efficiencies ◽  
Different Water Sources

 A laboratory experiment was carried out to study the effect of unbaked soil  and baked soil  burned  at 4000C and 9000C as filters to remove some  heavy metals (Mn,Cu,Pb,Cd) from three water sources (waste water, Shatt al-Arab and Shatt al-Basra) at four periods (0 , 1/2 , 1, 24 hours. Concentrations of these heavy metals were estimated  before and after passing through these  filters , and removal efficiency was calculated . The results showed that baked soil  at  9000C had the highest removal efficiency  compared with that of 4000C and without baking.  Filtration at 24 hours was the best among other studied periods. The highest removal efficiencies were 95.20% foe Mn at Shatt al-Arab , 67.83% for Cu at Shatt al-Basra , 66.13% for Pb at Shatt al-Basra and 82.82% for Cd at Shatt al-Arab.

scholarly journals Effects of Seasonal Flooding on the Quality of Irrigation Water in the Floodplains of Wukari, Taraba State of Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 18-27
Author(s):  
A. T. Gani ◽  
A. Ali ◽  
P. I. Agber ◽  
A. Christopher
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Irrigation Water ◽  
Flood Plain ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Seasonal Flooding ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Supplementary Irrigation ◽  
Water Ph ◽  
State Water

This research was done in order to assess the effects of seasonal flooding on irrigation water quality of the floodplains of Wukari Area of Taraba state. Water samples were collected from five different flood plain locations (Nwuko, Tsokundi, Rafin-Kada, Gidan-Idi and Gindin-Dorowa) in 2016 and 2017. Completely randomized design (CRD) was employed replicated three times. The results obtained were subjected to analysis of variance and means separated using F-LSD test at P ≤ 0.05. The results of the water quality analysis showed that all the determined parameters were significantly different at the different sample locations, except water pH of the year 2016 which was not significantly different at the different sample locations. The results show that the flooded water could be used for irrigation since they were found to be relatively safe and hence required little or no treatment for soluble salts. Water from flooding within the Wukari Floodplains is recommended for supplementary irrigation.

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