Assessment of Physicochemical Water Quality Parameters and Heavy Metals Concentration in Water Samples from Buriganga River Adjacent to Dhaka City

This study was conducted to know the status of physicochemical water quality parameter and heavy metal concentration in the water of Buriganga river, adjoining to Dhaka city. Water samples were collected from five different points of Buriganga river and were analyzed to determine pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), dissolved oxygen (DO), biological oxygen demand (BOD), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu) and manganese (Mn) content. Most of the measured water quality parameters and concentration of heavy metals were exceeded the standard level set by ECR and ADB. Among heavy metals concentration, level of chromium and cadmium were 4-5 times higher than the standard drinking level, these results indicate that surrounding industrial wastewater discharging from textile and tannery industries, which pollute the Buriganga river water. During the observation, at Hazaribagh station BOD level was found 32 times higher than drinking water standard level and 6 times higher than standard irrigation level, indicating Buriganga river water is extremely polluted by microorganism and is not suitable for household and irrigational use. Similarly, DO level at Buriganga river water was 5 times lower than the standard level, which indicates that Buriganga river water is extremely polluted and is unsuitable for aquatic life which are dependent on DO for their sustain. In the present study, the measured level of EC, chromium, cadmium and copper were found higher level as compare to the previous studies.J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 9(2): 97-104 2016

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Investigation of surface water quality of the Buriganga river in Bangladesh: Laboratory and spatial analysis approaches

Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences ◽

10.3329/dujbs.v28i2.46501 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 147-158

Author(s):

Mohammad Saiful Islam ◽

Romana Afroz ◽

Md Bodruddoza Mia

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Water Quality ◽

Quality Standard ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Average Concentration ◽

Water Quality Parameters ◽

Economic Implications ◽

Permissible Limits ◽

Buriganga River

This work has been conducted to evaluate the water quality of the Buriganga river. In situ water quality parameters and water samples were collected from 10 locations in January 2016 and analyzed later in laboratory for water quality parameters such as pH, Eh, EC, TDS, cations (Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2, As3+), anions (Cl-, HCO3-, NO2-, NO3-, SO42-, F-, Br-, PO43-), heavy metals (Cr2+, Pb2+, Zn2+, Cd+2, Fe2+, Mn2+) to see whether or not the level of these parameters are within the permissible limits. The average values of pH, Eh, EC and temperature were 7.31, –214.9 mV, 928.9 μs/cm and 21.4°C, respectively; the average concentration of Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, and As3+ were 109.62, 13.38, 46.78, 13.98 and 0.018 mg/l, respectively, while the concentrations of Cl-,HCO3-, PO43-, SO42-, NO3-, NO2-, F and Br -were 79, 331.06, 2.22, 84.32, 0.0254, 0.058, 0.224 and 0.073 mg/l, respectively; and the concentration of heavy metals Pb2+, Zn2+, Fe2+ and Mn2+were 0.28, 0.053, 0.17 and 0.23 mg/l, respectively. The study indicates that most of the parameters are within the permissible limits set by Bangladesh water quality standard. The concentrations of K+, Mn2+, and Pb2+ were beyond the permissible limits meaning that that the water of Buriganga is not safe for drinking. The people living beside Buriganga river should be more cautious about using the polluted/contaminated river water. The concerned authorities should take urgent necessary steps to improve the degraded water quality of the river considering the ecological, environmental and economic implications associated with it. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 28(2): 147-158, 2019 (July)

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Water Quality Appraisal in Selected Rivers at Atiwa Forest in the Eastern Region of Ghana

Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology ◽

10.9734/ajee/2018/v8i330076 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Haruna Baako ◽

Adams Sadick ◽

Kwame O. Awuah ◽

Inusah Mahama ◽

Apori S. Obeng

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metals ◽

Water Quality ◽

Water Samples ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Water Bodies ◽

Water Quality Parameters ◽

Anthropogenic Activity ◽

Eastern Region ◽

Acceptable Limit ◽

Illegal Mining

The high spate of illegal mining activities in the Atiwa forest in the Eastern Region of Ghana has caused lots of damage to water bodies and its surrounding environment including soil and air pollution. This anthropogenic activity has resulted in elevated amounts of heavy metals pollution of the affected water bodies and its adjacent environment. This calls for the needs for the investigation into the analysis of the total coliform, E. coli and heavy metals for drinking and irrigation water accessibility is highly recommended. These are dangerous bacterial and pollutants which have health implications. A total of 20 water samples were collected from the five (5) major rivers, namely Ayensu, Birim, Ewusu, Wankobiri and Suhyen in the Anum Apapam, Kyebi Apapam, Kwabeng, Asikam and Kobriso Atiwa forest which serve at irrigation and drinking purposes for these communities. The water samples were analyzed for pH, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved solids (TDS), turbidity, colour, total calcium (Ca), magnesium (mg), total hardness (TH), sodium (Na), sodium (Na), Bicarbonate (HCO3-), Carbonate (CO32-), Sulphate (SO42-) and Chloride (Cl-). The results obtained were compared with permissible values of WHO and FAO Guidelines for drinking water and irrigation. The results obtained shows that the water samples from all the rivers; Ayensu, Birim, Ewusu, Wankobir and Suhyen are not suitable for drinking even though all the water quality parameters are within the range of acceptability except the colour and turbidity levels of the water samples which exceeded its acceptable limit thereby making the water unsafe for drinking. Also, all the water quality parameters for irrigation suitability are within the acceptable limit except HCO3- and CO32-.

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

Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources ◽

10.3329/jesnr.v8i1.24677 ◽

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

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An Assessment of the River Water Quality Parameters: A case of Jamuna River

Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources ◽

10.3329/jesnr.v7i1.22179 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

MN Uddin ◽

MS Alam ◽

MN Mobin ◽

MA Miah

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

River Water ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

River Water Quality ◽

Water Quality Parameters

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Study of the seasonal variations in Turag river water quality parameters

African Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry ◽

10.5897/ajpac12.023 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 6 (10) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. K. M. Lutfor Rahman

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

River Water ◽

Seasonal Variations ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

River Water Quality ◽

Water Quality Parameters

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Researchof Water Quality and its Chemical Parameters by Titration Method and Instrumenal Method

International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering - Special Issue ◽

10.35940/ijitee.f1176.0486s419 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (6S4) ◽

pp. 871-874

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Electrical Conductivity ◽

Water Samples ◽

Total Dissolved Solids ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Water Quality Parameters ◽

Quality Analysis ◽

Instrumental Method ◽

Titration Method ◽

Dissolved Solids

he water quality analysis is an important aspect in understanding the behavior of water and what can they be used for. This study gives us a valuable information on the general properties of water quality parameters like pH, electrical conductivity, TDS, Bicarbonate, Sulfate, Nitrate, chloride etc. of the study area . Water samples were analyzed at the water quality lab. NIH, Roorkee for pH, electrical conductivity and total dissolved solids. The pH of water varied from 7.14 to 7.75. The electrical conductivity (EC) of sample falls from 620µS/cm to 2000µS/cm. The overall total dissolved solids in water of study area varied from 120mg/l to 900mg/l. Overall the range of the Chloride in water of the study area tend to falls between 13mg/l to 375mg/l. Sulfate of all the water samples that were collected from the study area have ranged from 28mg/l to 250mg .The range of the Bicarbonate of all the water samples varied from 320mg/l to 1051mg/l. The study area helps to know about water quality parameters and how to find their values by usingtwo methods : 1) titration method 2) instrumental method .It also helps us to apply these water quality parameters in ArcGis. It helps us to show the values of different parameters in different blocks ofambala for different years In this we have studied different blocks of ambala district Haryana .We have taken the samples from different places from the blocks and also samples are from wells, canal , rivers, ponds.

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