scholarly journals Environmental impacts of Sheba tannery (Ethiopia) effluents on the surrounding water bodies

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gebrekidan ◽  
G Gebresellasie ◽  
A Mulugeta
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Surrounding Water

scholarly journals Environmental Impacts of an Old Mine Tailings Deposit – Metal Concentrations and Water Pathways

1987 ◽  
Vol 18 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 301-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Sandén ◽  
S. Karlsson ◽  
U. Lohm
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Mine Tailings ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Contaminated Water ◽  
Surrounding Area ◽  
Metal Concentrations ◽  
Principal Source ◽  
Zinc Cadmium ◽  
Copper Zinc ◽  
Cadmium And Lead

Variations in metal concentrations in a heavily polluted stream receiving acidic leachates from an old mine tailings deposit are analysed from a hydrological perspective. From an extensive data material, collected during three years, the variations in concentrations of four metals (copper, zinc, cadmium and lead) are discussed. The deposit is the principal source for these metals in the watershed. The variation in metal concentrations in the vicinity of the deposit can to a large extent be explained by simple dilution of contaminated water with uncontaminated water from the surrounding area. Further downstream the deposit, other processes become increasingly important for the metal concentrations in the water bodies.

Environmental impact of fluidized solidified silt casting on surrounding water bodies

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 604-610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunquan Li ◽  
Wei Zhu ◽  
Silin Wu ◽  
Shi Shu ◽  
Yiyan Lv ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Surrounding Water

scholarly journals Preliminary dragonfly (Odonata) species list from the Pampa biome in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, with ecological notes for 19 new records for the State

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Renner ◽  
Eduardo Périco ◽  
Gerson Júnior Ely ◽  
Göran Sahlén
Keyword(s):  
Rio Grande ◽  
The State ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Species List ◽  
Surrounding Water ◽  
Pampa Biome ◽  
Small Streams ◽  
Biogeographical Region ◽  
Southern Half

Abstract An inventory of Odonata was carried out in the southern half of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in the Pampa biome. Originally, this biogeographical region was covered mostly by open fields and grassland, with sections of higher vegetation surrounding water bodies and rocky hills. Today the landscape is fragmented due to agricultural activities, mainly cattle farming, rice crops and forest plantations. Our survey was conducted in three municipalities from this region, between March 2015 and April 2016. Aiming at a general overview of the species composition, our sampling sites were selected on a wide basis, including lakes, bogs, temporary water bodies, small streams and river sections. Eighty two species of Odonata were collected comprising 40 genera and seven families. The dominant families were Libellulidae (56,1%), Coenagrionidae (24,5%) and Aeshnidae (7,3%). We found a diverse odonate assemblage, adding 19 new species records for the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

scholarly journals Characterization of brewery wastewater composition

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1073-1076
Author(s):  
Abimbola Motunrayo Enitan ◽  
◽  
Josiah Adeyemo ◽  
Sheena K. Kumari ◽  
Feroz Mahomed Swalaha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suspended Solids ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Organic Content ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Brewery Wastewater ◽  
Surrounding Water ◽  
Peak Period ◽  
Physicochemical Composition ◽  
Negative Effect

Industries produce millions of cubic meters of effluent every year and the wastewater produced may be released into the surrounding water bodies, treated on-site or at municipal treatment plants. The determination of organic matter in the wastewater generated is very important to avoid any negative effect on the aquatic ecosystem. The scope of the present work is to assess the physicochemical composition of the wastewater produced from one of the brewery industry in South Africa. This is to estimate the environmental impact of its discharge into the receiving water bodies or the municipal treatment plant. The parameters monitored for the quantitative analysis of brewery wastewater include biological oxygen demand (BOD5), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solids, volatile suspended solids, ammonia, total oxidized nitrogen, nitrate, nitrite, phosphorus and alkalinity content. In average, the COD concentration of the brewery effluent was 5340.97 mg/l with average pH values of 4.0 to 6.7. The BOD5 and the solids content of the wastewater from the brewery industry were high. This means that the effluent is very rich in organic content and its discharge into the water bodies or the municipal treatment plant could cause environmental pollution or damage the treatment plant. In addition, there were variations in the wastewater composition throughout the monitoring period. This might be as a result of different activities that take place during the production process, as well as the effects of peak period of beer production on the water usage.

scholarly journals Biochar as an Eco-Friendly and Economical Adsorbent for the Removal of Colorants (Dyes) from Aqueous Environment: A Review

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 3561
Author(s):  
Prithvi Srivatsav ◽  
Bhaskar Sriharsha Bhargav ◽  
Vignesh Shanmugasundaram ◽  
Jayaseelan Arun ◽  
Kannappan Panchamoorthy Gopinath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adsorption Capacity ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Hydrothermal Carbonization ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Aqueous Environment ◽  
Surrounding Water ◽  
Treatment Technologies

Dyes (colorants) are used in many industrial applications, and effluents of several industries contain toxic dyes. Dyes exhibit toxicity to humans, aquatic organisms, and the environment. Therefore, dyes containing wastewater must be properly treated before discharging to the surrounding water bodies. Among several water treatment technologies, adsorption is the most preferred technique to sequester dyes from water bodies. Many studies have reported the removal of dyes from wastewater using biochar produced from different biomass, e.g., algae and plant biomass, forest, and domestic residues, animal waste, sewage sludge, etc. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the application of biochar as an eco-friendly and economical adsorbent to remove toxic colorants (dyes) from the aqueous environment. This review highlights the routes of biochar production, such as hydrothermal carbonization, pyrolysis, and hydrothermal liquefaction. Biochar as an adsorbent possesses numerous advantages, such as being eco-friendly, low-cost, and easy to use; various precursors are available in abundance to be converted into biochar, it also has recyclability potential and higher adsorption capacity than other conventional adsorbents. From the literature review, it is clear that biochar is a vital candidate for removal of dyes from wastewater with adsorption capacity of above 80%.

Characterization and Management Concerns of Water Resources around Pallikaranai Marsh, South Chennai

2017 ◽  
pp. 102-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avantika Bhaskar ◽  
G. Babu Rao ◽  
Jayshree Vencatesan
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Water Shortage ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Water Extraction ◽  
Water Crisis ◽  
Surrounding Water ◽  
Groundwater Levels ◽  
Natural Wetlands ◽  
The Government

Pallikaranai is one of the last remaining natural wetlands of Chennai. This marsh collects floodwater and increases groundwater levels in the region. The present study characterizes the water sources available around Pallikaranai Marsh. Groundwater was found to be the main source of water in the study area, extracted through domestic wells as well as commercially through a large number of agricultural wells. Direct surface water extraction from wetlands by private tankers was also observed in some areas. Acute water shortage and inefficient water supply by the government has led to thriving of tanker market in this area. Shrinking of the marsh and surrounding water bodies owing to construction, dumping of waste and encroachment accompanied by over-extraction of groundwater is driving this area towards extreme water crisis especially in event of climate change. Conservation of wetlands and evolving norms for sustainable water extraction of groundwater especially by commercial entities is recommended.

A review of usage of wastewater sludge and its environmental impacts

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Basika ◽  
Nobel Banadda ◽  
Nicholas Kiggundu
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Wastewater Sludge ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Natural Control ◽  
Dewatered Sludge

Sludge is an unavoidable side-effect coming about because of wastewater treatment. Dewatered sludge is ordinarily arranged off by spreading on the land or via landfilling. For urbanized zones, sludge removal via landfilling isn't exceptionally functional because of land constraints and the ecological concerns included. Accordingly, severe natural control guidelines and the expanded sludge creation rates have likewise brought about restrictions on many removal choices. Consequently, there is creating interest in removal by burning and open removal. Burning debris will be delivered and should be discarded by different methods, open removal might prompt eutrophication and inebriation of water bodies. The removal difficulties can be quickly diminished if sludge is being reused into building and development materials. This paper suggests the use of sludge and sludge debris as new and non-customary development materials as an option of arranging in landfills. The utilization of sewage muck in building materials saves us from a portion of the pricy and energy requesting phases of usage, and the result gained is generally constant and safe. The motivation behind the article is to introduce the various methods of utilizing sewage muck in development materials.

East Indian Hygrophila: Hygrophila polysperma (Roxb.) T. Anderson

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyn A. Gettys ◽  
Stephen F. Enloe
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Aquatic Plant ◽  
The United States ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
East Indian ◽  
Invasive Aquatic Plant ◽  
Noxious Weed ◽  
Southern Florida

East Indian hygrophila, also known as Miramar weed, Indian swampweed, and hygro, is an invasive aquatic plant that grows under submersed and emergent conditions. The species is a federally listed noxious weed and a Florida Class II prohibited aquatic plant. East Indian hygrophila was first introduced to the United States as an aquarium plant around 1945. The first recorded sighting of East Indian hygrophila in Florida occurred near Tampa in 1965; by 1980, it had become a weed problem in southern Florida canals, and by 1994 it had spread to 18 of Florida’s public water bodies. This paper outlines the biology, ecology, invasion characteristics and environmental impacts of  East Indian hygrophila and and management of this noxious weed.

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