Environmental quality assessment in Central Andean rivers: using the Ecological Thresholds Concept, Environmental Quality Standards, and Biotic Indexes

As in many other countries, Peru has the Water Quality Standard (WQS) as the primary tool for managing and diagnosing water resources. An analysis variable by variable to define water quality as poor or good was applied by setting concentration limits. A second group of tools commonly used are Biotic Indexes based on tolerance of benthic macroinvertebrates to pollution, that reflect the impacts caused by a group of variables, even though they cannot identify which variables determine the viability of the ecosystem. This research proposes to include the Stable States approach to evaluate the ecological integrity in central Andes rivers to explore an alternative approach with the capacity to represent a broader number of factors through multivariate analysis. A ten-year database of biological and physical-chemical variables measured in five Andean rivers were evaluated. Our results suggest these rivers fluctuate into two seasonal stable states (wet and dry season), accounting for approximately 31% of the system variability. In the wet season, the equilibrium of the state was dominated by the highest levels of suspended solids, turbidity, coliform, phosphorus, and some metals. During the dry season, the key variables were dissolved oxygen, flow, physical habitat, and biotic and diversity indexes. Likewise, there seems to be a third alternative state influenced by human pressures because of variables that exceed the WQS. Regarding water quality, the concentrations of coliforms, phosphorus, and lead usually exceeded the limits in two stations, but not every year. The ecological condition was better represented by ABI index than EPT.

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Seasonal changes in water quality and macrophytes and the impact of cattle on tropical floodplain waterholes

Marine and Freshwater Research ◽

10.1071/mf12114 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 63 (9) ◽

pp. 788 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

N. E. Pettit ◽

T. D. Jardine ◽

S. K. Hamilton ◽

V. Sinnamon ◽

D. Valdez ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Seasonal Changes ◽

Aquatic Macrophyte ◽

Plant Cover ◽

Critical Role ◽

Dry Season ◽

Nutrient Concentrations ◽

Wet Season ◽

Dry Tropics ◽

The Impact

The present study indicates the critical role of hydrologic connectivity in floodplain waterholes in the wet–dry tropics of northern Australia. These waterbodies provide dry-season refugia for plants and animals, are a hotspot of productivity, and are a critical part in the subsistence economy of many remote Aboriginal communities. We examined seasonal changes in water quality and aquatic plant cover of floodplain waterholes, and related changes to variation of waterhole depth and visitation by livestock. The waterholes showed declining water quality through the dry season, which was exacerbated by more frequent cattle usage as conditions became progressively drier, which also increased turbidity and nutrient concentrations. Aquatic macrophyte biomass was highest in the early dry season, and declined as the dry season progressed. Remaining macrophytes were flushed out by the first wet-season flows, although they quickly re-establish later during the wet season. Waterholes of greater depth were more resistant to the effects of cattle disturbance, and seasonal flushing of the waterholes with wet-season flooding homogenised the water quality and increased plant cover of previously disparate waterholes. Therefore, maintaining high levels of connectivity between the river and its floodplain is vital for the persistence of these waterholes.

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Application of the European Communities Directive on Dangerous Substances to List II Substances in the U.K.

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.1984.0129 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 16 (5-7) ◽

pp. 159-169 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

G Mance ◽

A R O'Donnell

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Quality Management ◽

Environmental Quality ◽

Current Practice ◽

Water Quality Management ◽

Quality Standard ◽

Environmental Quality Standard ◽

Dangerous Substances ◽

Quality Objective ◽

Water Uses

This paper discusses the environmental quality objective (EQO) approach to water quality management and defines the terms EQO and environmental quality standard (EQS). The proposed list of water uses is presented. The derivation of EQSs for each use is discussed and the EQS values proposed for six list II substances are reported. The relevence of these values, and problems associated with the control of individual substances, are discussed in relation to current practice.

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Application of Circulator Clarifier + Gravity Valve-Less Filtrate in the Disposal of Coal Mine Wastewater

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.518-523.2366 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 518-523 ◽

pp. 2366-2369

Author(s):

Qun Ying Zhao ◽

Yu Shu Wang ◽

Xiao Li Fan

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Surface Water ◽

Engineering Design ◽

Environmental Quality ◽

Coal Mine ◽

Sewage Treatment ◽

Quality Standard ◽

Environmental Quality Standard ◽

Mine Wastewater ◽

Water Environmental Quality

The characteristic of coal mine wastewater was introduced. Engineering design and practical run of circulator clarifier +gravity valve-less were summed up for treating wastewater of coal mine. Practice indicated that the process was steady and reliable, the effluent satisfied water quality Ⅲ standard of Surface Water Environmental Quality Standard (GB3838-2002),and there was remarkable economic results during the process of sewage treatment.

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The Variation Trend of Environmental Quality at Corals in Coastal Areas of Khanh Hoa during 2010 - 2018

VNU Journal of Science Earth and Environmental Sciences ◽

10.25073/2588-1094/vnuees.4385 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Pham Huu Tam

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Environmental Quality ◽

Coastal Waters ◽

Good Condition ◽

Environmental Parameters ◽

Quality Standard ◽

Coastal Areas ◽

Environmental Data ◽

Dissolved Oxygen Concentration ◽

The Status

The monitoring results on environmental quality at corals in coastal areas of Khanh Hoa during 2010 - 2018 indicated that there was no difference of water quality between monitoring areas. The status of environmental quality at corals in coastal waters of Khanh Hoa during 2010 - 2018 is relatively good in terms of ecology, with relatively high dissolved oxygen concentration (>5mg/l). Most of the value of environmental parameters in water are always in the allowed limitation of water quality standard for coastal waters current. There is N.org pollution in some areas, but not significant. The analysis of environmental data during 2010-2018 at corals in coastal waters of Khanh Hoa province showed water quality has changed, however, is negligible and still being maintained in good condition.

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Spatial Variations in Groundwater Quality Around Dumpsite in Igando

Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources ◽

10.3329/jesnr.v6i1.22063 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 179-186

Author(s):

Akoteyon ◽

S Isaiah

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Water Quality ◽

Drinking Water ◽

Groundwater Quality ◽

Anthropogenic Activities ◽

Dry Season ◽

Spatial Variations ◽

T Test ◽

Drinking Water Quality ◽

Wet Season

Water samples collected from fifteen hand dug wells in November (dry season), 2011 and July (Wet season), 2012 using random sampling technique. In situ parameters were measured for pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids using portable meters. Heavy metals were analyzed for; Fe, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, and Cr using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The study aimed at examining the spatial variations in groundwater quality around dumpsite in Igando using paired sample T-test statistical technique. The result shows that the measured pH values were below the minimum WHO standard for drinking water quality in wet and dry seasons in about73.3% and 26.7% respectively. Also, approximately, 13.3% of EC, and 6.7% exceeded the prescribed standard limit of WHO in dry and wet seasons respectively. Concentration of Fe exceeded drinking water quality in all the sampling locations during wet season and only about 46.7% in dry season. Pb, Zn, and Cu exceeded WHO limit in about 86.7%, 80%, and 26.7% respectively in dry season. Concentration of Pb, Cd , Cu and Cr were under detection limit in all the locations except at locations G2 for Cu in wet season. The paired samples statistics and correlation revealed that the mean values of all the parameters were higher in dry season with the exception of Fe. No significant correlations exist among the paramet er for both seasons at p<0.05. The paired T-test show significant seasonal variations among four heavy metals including Fe, Cd, Pb and Zn.The study concluded that, samples in dry season are of low quality compared to wet. The study recommends public enlightenment on solid waste disposal, controlled anthropogenic activities, and treatment /recycling of waste to prevent heavy metal from leaching unto the sub-surface.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v6i1.22063 J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 6(1): 179-186 2013

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Assessment of Surface Water Quality using Indices and Geographic Information System in the Sebou River Basin, Morocco

European Scientific Journal ESJ ◽

10.19044/esj.2021.v17n10p249 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (10) ◽

Author(s):

Kanga Idé Soumaila ◽

Naimi Mustapha ◽

Chikhaoui Mohamed

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

River Water ◽

Oxygen Demand ◽

Water Quality Monitoring ◽

Dry Season ◽

River Water Quality ◽

Wet Season ◽

Water Quality Variation ◽

Quality Variation ◽

Monitoring Stations

The aim of this study is to access the quality of monitored rivers and to map the polluted river sections in the Sebou basin using Geographic Information System (GIS). The potential causes of water quality variation will also be added for suitable measures to be taken. A Water Quality Index (WQI) which developed in Morocco was applied to 17 river water quality monitoring stations with data on 6 parameters (Dissolved oxygen (DO), ammonium ion (NH4 + ), 5-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), chemical oxygen demand (COD), fecal coliforms (FC) and total phosphorus (TP)) collected twice during the wet and dry season over 1990-2017 period. The result shows that river water quality is classified as bad, very bad and medium at 59% of the monitoring stations, while 41% are considered as good to excellent. Interpolation of mean values of overall WQI of the 17 river water quality monitoring stations, revealed evidence of quality degradation along several kilometers of most river sections in the Sebou basin. The correlation matrix between the sub-indices of water quality parameters and the overall WQI showed high positive correlation coefficients and highlights the contribution to water quality degradation as follows: TP (𝑟 = +0.96 ) ≥ NH4 + (𝑟 = +0.96 ) > BOD5 (𝑟 = +0.94) > COD (𝑟 = +0.86) > FC (𝑟 = +0.83) > DO (𝑟 = +0.79). The sections of Fès, Innaounene Rivers, and an extended stretch of Tizguit River must no longer be used for irrigation. River water quality is overall of better quality in the wet season compared to the dry season. Simple linear regressions between the seasonal water quality variation and the overall WQI showed higher coefficients of determination R 2 (0.67 and 0.60) between dry season WQI and the overall WQI and between wet season WQI and the overall WQI respectively. It is clear that discharges of industrial and domestic wastewater during the dry season and agricultural activities are most likely to be the causes of the degradation of river water quality.

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DISSOLVED SILICATE IN COASTAL WATER OF SOUTH SULAWESI

Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Kelautan Tropis ◽

10.29244/jitkt.v6i2.9022 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Lukman ◽

Andriani Nasir ◽

Khairul Amri ◽

Rahmadi Tambaru ◽

Muhammad Hatta ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Chlorophyll A ◽

Coastal Water ◽

Coastal Waters ◽

Dry Season ◽

Limiting Factor ◽

Western Coast ◽

Wet Season ◽

South Sulawesi ◽

Dissolved Silicate

ABSTRACT Dissolved silicate (DSi) in coastal waters plays a crucial role in phytoplankton growth particularly diatom. This study aimed to determine DSi concentration seasonally in waters of the western coast of South Sulawesi in relation to coastal water quality indicator. Water, chlorophyll-a, and diatom samples were collected from the coastal areas of the Tallo-Makassar, Maros, and Pangkep, in April 2013 (transitional season), June 2013 (dry season), and February 2014 (wet season). Factorial analysis of variance was used to identify significant seasonal and temporal variations, and linear regression was used to test the relationship of chlorophyll-a and diatom abundance to DSi concentrations. The results showed that the DSi concentration was higher in the wet season of 35.2-85.2 µM than in the other seasons (transitional season: 10.8-68.4 µM, dry season: 9.59-24.1 µM). The abundance of diatoms during the transitional season reached ~9.7x107 cell/m3 in the Pangkep river, 2.3x107 cell/m3 in the Tallo river, and 1.3 x 107 cell/m3 in the Maros river. Chaetoceros, Nitzschia, and Rhizosolenia dominated the diatom composition. The mean concentration of chlorophyll-a in the Makassar coastal waters was 4.52±4.66 mg/m3, while in the Maros and Pangkep waters of 1.40±1.06, and 2.72±1.94 mg/m3, respectively. There was no strong linear corelation between DSi and diatom abundances, nor chlorophyll-a. These results suggested that DSi become a non-limiting factor for the diatom growth and potentially reduce the water quality via eutrophication and diatom blooms. Keywords: dissolved silicate, diatom, chlorophyll-a, coastal waters, South Sulawesi

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DISSOLVED SILICATE IN COASTAL WATER OF SOUTH SULAWESI

Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Kelautan Tropis ◽

10.28930/jitkt.v6i2.9022 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Lukman ◽

Andriani Nasir ◽

Khairul Amri ◽

Rahmadi Tambaru ◽

Muhammad Hatta ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Chlorophyll A ◽

Coastal Water ◽

Coastal Waters ◽

Dry Season ◽

Limiting Factor ◽

Western Coast ◽

Wet Season ◽

South Sulawesi ◽

Dissolved Silicate

ABSTRACT Dissolved silicate (DSi) in coastal waters plays a crucial role in phytoplankton growth particularly diatom. This study aimed to determine DSi concentration seasonally in waters of the western coast of South Sulawesi in relation to coastal water quality indicator. Water, chlorophyll-a, and diatom samples were collected from the coastal areas of the Tallo-Makassar, Maros, and Pangkep, in April 2013 (transitional season), June 2013 (dry season), and February 2014 (wet season). Factorial analysis of variance was used to identify significant seasonal and temporal variations, and linear regression was used to test the relationship of chlorophyll-a and diatom abundance to DSi concentrations. The results showed that the DSi concentration was higher in the wet season of 35.2-85.2 µM than in the other seasons (transitional season: 10.8-68.4 µM, dry season: 9.59-24.1 µM). The abundance of diatoms during the transitional season reached ~9.7x107 cell/m3 in the Pangkep river, 2.3x107 cell/m3 in the Tallo river, and 1.3 x 107 cell/m3 in the Maros river. Chaetoceros, Nitzschia, and Rhizosolenia dominated the diatom composition. The mean concentration of chlorophyll-a in the Makassar coastal waters was 4.52±4.66 mg/m3, while in the Maros and Pangkep waters of 1.40±1.06, and 2.72±1.94 mg/m3, respectively. There was no strong linear corelation between DSi and diatom abundances, nor chlorophyll-a. These results suggested that DSi become a non-limiting factor for the diatom growth and potentially reduce the water quality via eutrophication and diatom blooms. Keywords: dissolved silicate, diatom, chlorophyll-a, coastal waters, South Sulawesi

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ASSESSMENT OF POLLUTION HAZARDS OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCE IN ABEOKUTA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA

Journal of Natural Sciences Engineering and Technology ◽

10.51406/jnset.v15i1.1765 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 42-56

Author(s):

S A ISHOLA ◽

V MAKINDE ◽

I C OKEYODE ◽

F G AKINBORO ◽

H AYEDUN ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Water Quality ◽

Local Government ◽

Solid Waste ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Dry Season ◽

Total Hardness ◽

Wet Season ◽

Mean Values ◽

Physico Chemical

Pollution of wells and borehole water, either from point or non-point sources, has become a matter of health concern both in urban and rural areas. Groundwater is tapped for domestic uses through the con-struction of hand dug wells and boreholes. However, while providing an alternative to the public water supply sources; most of the boreholes are often located too close to possible contamination sources. Various land use and human activities such as solid waste landfills, cemetery and animal wastes, among others can result in ground water contamination. In an open or buried dumping solid waste or sanitary landfill, the organic and inorganic by-products resulting from the decomposition of wastes are leached out by the infiltration of rainfall. A release of leachate to the surrounding soil without proper collection and treatment could contaminate groundwater resources. Many of the wells and boreholes in the study area were found to be indiscriminately located and scattered among such impairing lands/features. This study was therefore aimed at assessing the pollution hazards and vulnerability of groundwater resource in Abe-okuta North Local Government Area (LGA) by sampling some boreholes from selected locations in the area. Water samples were collected and analyzed for water quality parameters using standard proce-dures. The parameters determined were Turbidity, Temperature, Electrical Conductivity (EC), pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Total Solids (TS), Total hardness, cations {Potassium (K), Sodium (Na), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Manganese (Mn), iron (Fe)}, anions {Chloride (Cl-), Nitrate (NO3-), Sulphate (SO42-), Phosphate (PO43-)}, and heavy metals {lead (Pb2+), Zinc (Zn2+), Copper (Cu2+)}. Results were subjected to statistical evaluations using SPSS 18.0 for descriptive statistics and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). It was observed that the elemental parameters in the bore-holes sampled have mean values of the concentrations of Fe2+, Na+, Cl- , SO42-, Pb2+, Mn2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ higher during the wet season relative to dry season. For the physico-chemical parameters, it was equally observed that parameters such as EC, TDS, TS, TSS were higher during the wet season than dry season while turbidity, temperature, pH and total hardness were higher during dry season than in the wet season. Water quality parameters such as Fe2+, Pb2+, NO3-, and EC have mean values greater than World Health Organization and NESREA maximum permissible standards for drinking water. Elevated values of these parameters are of great concern to public health when the water from these boreholes is consumed without treatment by people. It is recommended that well and borehole waters in this area be adequately treated before consumption using advanced inorganic removal techniques such as Nano-filtration and Reverse Osmosis to safeguard human health in the study area.Keywords: Boreholes, pollution, water quality, public health, physico-chemical

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Water Environmental Quality Evaluation Based on Visualize Classification for Huangbizhuang Reservoir of South-North Water Transfer Project

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.468-471.2955 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 468-471 ◽

pp. 2955-2958

Author(s):

Da Lei Zhang ◽

Yi Han Li ◽

Ying Jie Sun ◽

Fan Qiao ◽

Mou Lv

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Environmental Quality ◽

Quality Evaluation ◽

Water Quality Monitoring ◽

Quality Standard ◽

Water Transfer ◽

Evaluation Indexes ◽

North Water ◽

Individual Evaluation ◽

Water Environmental Quality

According to the water quality monitoring data for Bashang section of Huangbizhuang reservoir conveying water for South-North Water Transfer Project from 2006 to 2009, individual evaluation, quarterly evaluation and overall merit were employed for water environmental quality evaluation with visualize classification on the ground of water quality standard classification, the results indicated most of individual evaluation indexes were within class Ⅰ or Ⅱand the indexes of quarterly evaluation and overall merit were with class Ⅰ which the third quarterly evaluation index was higher than that of the other three quarters, thus overall water quality was good enough for satisfying water quality

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