A Preliminary Study of the Physico-Chemical Parameters and Potential Pollutant Sources in Urban Lake Rawa Besar, Depok, Indonesia

Lake Rawa Besar is an urban lake surrounded by dense settlements and commercial areas that are currently experiencing physical and ecological pressures due to uncontrolled land-use change around the lake. Therefore, this preliminary study aimed to investigate the sustainable management of the lake in order to create a recreational destination area. It was carried out by ascertaining the lake water quality status through the analysis of the physical and chemical parameters and identifying the potential pollutant sources due to land use and human activities. The physical parameters include TDS, TSS, Turbidity, while the chemical parameters include Nitrate-N, Total Phosphate-P, and BOD. Furthermore, field surveys on 30 water samples were conducted once at noon and statistical analysis was used to ascertain the correlation between the physical and chemical parameters. Finally, Geographic Information System (GIS) tools were used to investigate the spatial distribution of the Physico-chemical parameters and the potential pollutant sources. The results showed that based on the six parameters of the water quality status, the lake was lightly polluted. It also showed that three parameters such as Turbidity, BOD, and TSS exceed the permissible limit with 93.3, 66.7, 43.7% of the total samples, respectively. Additionally, a strong correlation existed between BOD and Turbidity with r=0.95, while a medium correlation existed between Nitrate-N and Phosphate-P with r=0.40. The spatial distribution of the concentration of the physico-chemical parameters generally had a varied pattern, however, Turbidity and BOD had a similar pattern, especially in the bank areas. Finally, domestic and organic wastes were indicated as pollutant sources, which increased eutrophication in the lake.

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Penentuan Kondisi Kualitas Perairan Muara Sungai Somber, Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur dengan Metode Indeks Pencemaran (Pollution Index)

SPECTA Journal of Technology ◽

10.35718/specta.v4i2.186 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 23-34

Author(s):

Marita Wulandari ◽

Muhammad Ma’arij Harfadli ◽

Rahmania Rahmania

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Pollution Index ◽

Easy Access ◽

Small Rivers ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Index Method ◽

Physical And Chemical Parameters ◽

Water Quality Status ◽

Physical And Chemical ◽

Quality Status

Balikpapan bay has an important and strategic role, such as a buffer for sustainability of the estuary function as the Balikpapan seaport. In Balikpapan esuary watershed there are large and small rivers, including Somber River. Settlements and industries around the river banks have caused a decrease of river water quality, especially activities that place pollutant loads (waste) on the river bodies. This research is focused on physical and chemical parameters, including Total Dissolved Solid (TDS), temperature, pH, and DO (Dissolved Oxygen).Water quality research was conducted by dividing the river into 7 measurment points. The distribution of measurement points was based on water quality considerations that represent upstream, middle, and downstream water quality, as well as considering easy access. Water samples at each mesurment point ware collected at three different depths (vertically). Concentrations of several parameters that have been obtained were then analyzed using the Pollution Index method (Pollution Index) which is used to determine relative pollutant levels to the allowed water quality parameters. The testing procedure by pollution index refers to procedure poured in the Decree of the State Minister for the Environment No. 115 in 2003 concerning of Determining Guidelines of Water Quality Status. Based on the field measurments, an average value for temperatures obtained ranging from 30.0 - 32.1 ° C, TDS values 4270 mg / L - 10000 mg / L, DO ranges between 1.8 mg / L - 3.1 mg / L, and pH values between 6.6 - 7.1. From the calculation and data analisys of physical and chemical parameters, the research can be concluded that the location of measurement point 1 shows water quality status being lightly polluted, while point 2,3,4,5,6, and 7 shows water quality status being moderately polluted. Keywords: Water quality, estuary, Somber river, pollution index

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The Diversity of Makrozoobenthos as Bio-Indicators of Water Quality of the River Kundur District Labuhanbatu

Budapest International Research and Critics Institute (BIRCI-Journal) Humanities and Social Sciences ◽

10.33258/birci.v4i1.1732 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1027-1033

Author(s):

Winarti Winarti ◽

Arman Harahap

Keyword(s):

Total Abundance ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Observation Station ◽

Physical Chemical ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Physical And Chemical Parameters ◽

The Individual ◽

Physical And Chemical ◽

Chemical Water

Macrozoobenthos used as a bioindicator of the waters, this happens because of the nature of the benthos which has mpergerakan low so it got a lot of influence from the environment. This study aims to determine the condition of the river Kundur with a view the community structure of macrozoobenthos which include: species composition, abundance, diversity, uniformity and dominance as well as the physical and chemical parameters of water as a paremeter supporters. Based on the results of observations, macrozoobenthos were found during the study in the river Kundur consists of 3 phylum, 4 classes, 17 family with 11 species. The composition of the class of macrozoobenthos in the whole of the observation station consists of a Gastropod (37%), Insecta (23%), Malacostraca (20%), Polychaeta (10%) dan Malacostraca (20%). The value of an abundance ranged from 325,7 - 3309,6 ind/m3. With the value of the total abundance at Station I which is equal to 3690,1 ind/m3, Station II 3723,1 ind/m3, Station III 3692,3 ind/m3 can be categorized diversity are light polluted with the value of the index of uniformity (E) that describes the spread of the individual tends to be uniform or relatively the same. While the condition of the physical-chemical parameters and the substrate bottom of the river Kundur in general has a range of relatively homogeneous, spread evenly throughout the observation stations and still be able to support life macrozoobenthos. To the results of measurements of the parameters of physico-chemical water and substrate in the river kundur in general has a range of relatively homogeneous in the whole observation stations and still be able to support the life of the macrozoobenthos.

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Analysis of mine water from four decommissioned pits in south-western Ghana – implications for remediation programmes for mine closure

Water Policy ◽

10.2166/wp.2017.123 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 19 (5) ◽

pp. 957-977

Author(s):

Frank Anim ◽

Emmanuel Nyankson ◽

F. K. Nyame

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Mine Water ◽

World Health ◽

Mine Closure ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Water Quality Status ◽

Mining Water ◽

Health Organization ◽

Quality Status

Research into water quality status of accumulated water in decommissioned pits is a grey area in Ghana and could be of significant benefit in the effectiveness of remediation of pits after mining. Water sampled from four decommissioned pits in Amansie West District were analysed for their water quality status. Seasonal variations of physico-chemical parameters for determining water quality were reported as well as their average values. In general, the ion concentrations varied from season to season but were within World Health Organization (WHO) maximum permissible limits (MPL) with the exception of boron. Similar observation was made for heavy metals/trace elements analysed, with the exception of As and Fe. Seasonal and average concentrations of As were higher than the WHO MPL. Similarly, the mid-season concentration of Fe recorded from a water sample collected from one pit was higher than WHO limits. Turbidity levels were significantly higher in two pits. The studies revealed that some parameters for water quality determination were above WHO acceptable limits for potable water, an indication that the effect of mining on water quality from water bodies investigated persisted after mine closure. Hence remediation programmes should be broadened to include effective reclamation of mine water accumulated in pits during mine closure.

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Some aspects of the ecology of freshwater algae in the Densu River and two tributaries in Southern Ghana

International Journal of Environment ◽

10.3126/ije.v3i2.10637 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 246-257 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ted Y Annang ◽

RD Yirenya-Tawiah ◽

GC Clerk ◽

Thomas Smith

Keyword(s):

River Water ◽

Sampling Site ◽

Freshwater Algae ◽

Sample Collection ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Physical And Chemical Parameters ◽

Chemical Conditions ◽

Physical And Chemical ◽

Southern Ghana

Studies on the composition and abundance of the phytoplankton in River Densu and two of its tributaries, Rivers Adeiso and Nsakir were carried out at ten sampling sites, including seven from different regions of the river basin namely Afuaman, Akwadum, Densuso, Manhean, Machigeni, Nsawam and Weija, as well as Adeisoand Pokuase. Sampling was done monthly at each sampling site from January to December, 2006. Physical and chemical parameters of river water were studied. The parameters of the river water varied with the sampling sites and the time of the year. Water samples for phytoplankton identification and enumeration were collected at each sampling site. Physico-chemical conditions of the river were assessed during sample collection or in the laboratory. Correlation analysis showed that there was a positive correlation between algal genera and the measured physical and chemical parameters of the river water. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10637 International Journal of the Environment Vol.3(2) 2014: 246-257

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CHANGES IN PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS DURING FORCED-AERATION STATIC-PILE CO-COMPOSTING OF CATTLE MANURE WITH CALCIUM CYANAMIDE

Journal of Environmental Engineering and Landscape Management ◽

10.3846/16486897.2013.852557 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 125-131 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Huasai Simujide ◽

Chen Aorigele ◽

Chun-Jie Wang ◽

Jun-E Yu ◽

Bai Manda ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Comprehensive Evaluation ◽

Static Condition ◽

Cattle Manure ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Limit Value ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Physical And Chemical Parameters ◽

Mature Compost ◽

Forced Aeration ◽

Physical And Chemical

The goal of this research was to determine the effect of CaCN2 addition into manure mixed with sawdust on the composting process under forced-aeration static condition, especially on nitrogen (N). The changes in the physical and chemical parameters over the entire composting period were evaluated. The profile of temperature, pH, and NO3 –-N was improved in the piles mixed with 2%, 3% and 4% CaCN2 (the test piles). The NH4 +-N met the limit value accepted for mature compost. Finally, the additive contents of not less than 2% but not more than 3% in CaCN2 were recommended for this system based upon a comprehensive evaluation of the measured parameters.

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Analysis of Physico-chemical parameters of salt pans at Newport and Nari situated around Bhavnagar Coast

Journal of Ecobiotechnology ◽

10.19071/jebt.2015.v7.200 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Apexa Rajesh Patadia

Keyword(s):

Pearson Correlation ◽

Sampling Site ◽

Analytical Data ◽

Total Hardness ◽

Chemical Characteristics ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Salt Pans ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Physical And Chemical Parameters ◽

Physical And Chemical

<p>The present study was carried out to evaluate physico-chemical parameters of two selected sites of salt pans ecosystem located at Bhavnagar coast, Gujarat for a period of one year December-2005 to August 2006. The analytical data obtained from samples become more informative if supplemented with information concerning the sampling site. Hence, the present work is aimed at the assessment of various physical and chemical parameters of water and sediment samples of salterns at Newport and Nari along Bhavnagar coast, Gujarat. The physico-chemical characteristics include temperature, pH, turbidity, salinity, alkalinity, total hardness, total dissolved solids, chloride, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulphate and phosphate. The results of various physico – chemical characteristics indicate that with most of the parameters examined the contents recorded were higher in water samples as compared to sediments and also the values were higher at Newport than at Nari. Notable observation was with total hardness and sulphate, where the contents were higher in sediments and the alkalinity, calcium and magnesium contents were higher at Nari than at Newport. The data were subjected by Karl-Pearson correlation coefficient to examine the corelationship in between and among various physical and chemical parameters using SPSS. 15.0.</p>

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Study of Rural Groundwater Quality in Brestea Village, Romania

“Agriculture for Life Life for Agriculture” Conference Proceedings ◽

10.2478/alife-2018-0059 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 393-398

Author(s):

Maria Popa ◽

Gabriela-Alina Dumitrel ◽

Ioana Glevitzky ◽

Mirel Glevitzky ◽

Dorin Popa

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Drinking Water ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Limit Values ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Physical And Chemical Parameters ◽

Nitrite Nitrate ◽

Physical And Chemical

Abstract Water is a social requirement and an important factor in the ecological balance. Water from wells is good for direct consumption if the soil is not contaminated. The quality of drinking water is regulated by Law no. 458/2002 (transposing the Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of drinking water). The aim of this paper was to assess the physicochemical qualities of groundwaters from Brestea village, commune Denta, Timis County. The water samples were taken in 2015 from 10 functional wells. For the source whose physical and chemical parameters have exceeded the limit values, the monthly monitoring of the water quality (microbiological and physico-chemical properties) has been performed for 2 years. At the same time, the pH of the soil near the water sources was also measured. The results highlighted a good connection between the microorganisms from water and the nitrite, nitrate and ammonium content of water. The information can be further used to identify and eliminate the specific pollutants, areas and pollution sources.

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