Microbiological and physico- chemical assessment of the sacred river Alaknanda, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 102-107
Author(s):  
Nidhi Sharma ◽  
R. C. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Viable Count ◽  
Chemical Methods ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Autumn And Winter ◽  
Habitat Environment

The Alaknanda River is one of the main rivers of Alaknanda sub- system which bubbles out from Alkapuri Glacier. Water quality of the sacred river Alaknanda was evaluated by microbiological and physico- chemical methods. The sampling was undertaken from various sites of lower stretches, including Rudraprayag (530 m a.s.l.), Srinagar (560 m a.s.l.) and Deoprayag upstream (457 m a.s.l.) on the river Alaknanda. A perusal of the data revealed that total viable count (CFU.ml-1) was recorded minimum (25,850 CFU.ml-1) in winter season and then it increased during summer (45,730 CFU.ml-1) and attained peak (56,110 CFU.ml-1) during monsoon season, when the maximum degradation in the water quality was observed. Due to the onset of autumn and winter seasons, the quality of water improved substantially and the density of the bacteria decreased (32,120 CFU.ml-1) significantly during autumn from the monsoon season. It is revealed that the myriad of physico- chemical environmental variables and nutrient load from various sources in the habitat environment are responsible for density and diversity in the sacred river Alakanda.

scholarly journals Munzur Çayı (Tunceli-Türkiye)’nın Algal Florasının ve Su Kalitesi Değişimi

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 985
Author(s):  
Banu Kutlu ◽  
Burcu Demir
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Organic Pollution ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Domestic Waste ◽  
Nitzschia Palea ◽  
Phytoplankton Distribution ◽  
Quality Regulation ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Physico Chemical

Phytoplankton distribution and physico-chemical parameters in two stations in Munzur River were determined in the study carried out monthly between February 2015 and January 2016. According to water quality regulation of the supreme, while quality of water is first class property for temperature, pH, oxygen, ammonium nitrate. It is class feature. Also II. The station is in danger of organic pollution due to domestic waste. When the phytoplankton distribution in the region is examined; 84 taxa belonging phytoplankton Chlorophyta (6), Bacillariophyta (54), Cyanobacteria (15), Rhodophyta (1), Ochrophyta (1), Euglenophyta (2), Charophyta (3), Miozoa (2) were detected. In terms of organisms in the phytoplankton Bacillariophyta division was dominant and Cyanobacteria division was subdominant in the two stations. In the phytoplankton, Ulnaria ulna from Bacillariophyta, Nitzschia palea, Bacillaria paradoxa ,Encyonema sp., Navicula sp. and Nitzschia acicularis were mostly found. Lyngbya sp., Spirulina labyrinthiformis, Oscillatoria labyrinthiformis and Oscillatoria mougeotii species beloning to cyanobacteria match to second place in the terms of importance. Chlorophyta, Charophyta and Euglenophyta have not reached important numbers.

scholarly journals Physioloigical and Morphological Parametrers of Cultivated Plants as Indicators of Water Quality

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 44-52
Author(s):  
Antonije Žunić ◽  
Slavica Vuković ◽  
Maria Fatima De Alpendurada ◽  
Sanja Lazić ◽  
Sonja Gvozdenac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Chemical Analysis ◽  
Morphological Traits ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Cultivated Plants ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Test Plants

Summary By using biological assay in the laboratory were tested quality and impact of the water to the selected test plants: buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) and cabbage (Brassica oleracea). Water was analyzed from two locations from the River Douro in Portugal. Physico-chemical analysis of general parameters in the water samples indicate that electrical conductivity and ammonium were detected in values exceeding MAC, according to Portuguese regulations on water quality. Also, in the analyzed samples of water in quantities that exceed the maximum allowable concentration values are: arsenic (As), selenium (Se), iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg). In tested samples several pharmaceuticals were detected. The obtained results indicate differences in tolerance of the test plants towards the quality of water. Physiological parameters (germination energy and germination) are not good indicators of water quality and more reliable can be considered some morphological traits (length, fresh and dry weight of root and shoot), that reacted in inhibition or stimulation, depending on water quality.

scholarly journals Benthic macroinvertebrates diversity as bioindicators of water quality of Nasarawa Reservoir Katsina State Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 449-456
Author(s):  
Zahraddeen Hassan Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Benthic Macroinvertebrates ◽  
Working Party ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Invertebrate Population ◽  
Number Of Individuals

This study was carried out to assess the water quality of Nasarawa using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators. Biological monitoring working party (BMWP) scoring system was the index used to assess the ecosystem health of Nasarawa reservoir. A total of 4460 macrobenthic invertebrate comprising three phyla, three classes, six families and seventeen species were recorded. The overall macrobenthic population at the different stations revealed that the study area was dominated by Mollusca (41.18%), Oligochaetae (23.53%), Coleoptera and Diptera (11.77%), Mollusca (29.06%), Ephemerophtera and Odonata (5.89%). (BMWP) score of 65.7 was obtained for Nasarawa reservoir which classifies the reservoir as moderately polluted. Higher BMWP score of 65.7 was recorded in the wet season compared to the dry season value of 58.7. More macrobenthic invertebrate population was recorded in the dry season than in the wet season in Nasarawa reservoir. Simpson (1-D), Shannon (H) and evenness were higher during the dry season than in the wet season but dominance was higher in the wet season. Species richness as revealed by the Margaleff and Menhinick index was higher during the wet season than in the dry season. The variations in taxa and number of individuals during the months of sampling was not significantly different (P>0.05). It was found that agricultural activities, washing and bathing could alter physico-chemical parameters of the stream and hence changing the abundance of macroinvertebrates as well as the quality of water. This study, therefore, recommends that the source of pollutants should be controlled and the stream regularly monitored by the relevant authorities. Keywords: Benthic macroinvertebrates, Bioindicator, Water quality, Reservoir

Spatial And Seasonal Variation For Water Quality Indices of Gomal Zam Dam And Its Tributaries In The South Waziristan District, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Said Muhammad ◽  
Insha Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
World Health ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Water Characteristics ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Spatial And Seasonal Variation ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract This study investigated the quality of water in the Gomal Zam Dam and its tributaries, south Waziristan District, Pakistan. For this purpose, water samples were collected from the Gomal Zam Dam and its tributaries in the winter and summer seasons (n=24 in each season). Water samples were analyzed for the anions using a multi-parameter analyzer (CONSORT 6030, Belgium) and cations by the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS, AAnalyst 700, PerkinElmer). Water characteristics were compared and found within drinking water guidelines set by the world health organization (WHO), except turbidity. Water characteristics were evaluated for the water quality index (WQI) and sodium hazards such as sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) and sodium percentage (Na%). Based on WQI and sodium hazards, the water of Gomal Zam Dam and its tributaries were observed as good and in permissible levels for drinking and irrigation water, respectively. The winter season has slightly poor water quality compared to the summer season due to higher contamination. Gibbs’s and Piper's models showed that the water quality of Gomal Zam Dam and its tributaries was mainly characterized by the weathering of bedrocks. The studied water is classified as Na-Cl type and Mg-HCO3 types in the summer and winter seasons, respectively. Statistical analyses revealed that geogenic sources of rock weathering are the dominant factor for controlling the water quality of the area.

Water Quality Index, a Useful Tool for Evaluation of Danube River Raw Water

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (8) ◽  
pp. 1732-1739 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iuliana Paun ◽  
Florentina Laura Chiriac ◽  
Nicoleta Mirela Marin ◽  
Liliana Valeria Cruceru ◽  
Luoana Florentina Pascu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Danube River ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Water Quality Classification ◽  
Canadian Council ◽  
Ccme Wqi

The Danube River is the major source of drinking water supply for the cities in the southern part of Romania. The study was a descriptive-analytical one and lasted for 9 month. Samples were taken monthly between March 2016 and November 2016. Six sampling sites were selected to evaluate the spatial and temporal changes of water quality along the river. The samples were analyzed based on the standard methods for the following parameters: pH, conductivity (EC), NH4+, NO3-, Cl -, suspended solids, PO43-, SO42-, metals (Fe, Cd, Cr, Pb, Ni, Hg, As, Zn, Cu, Mn). The obtained values were compared with those imposed by the Romanian environmental legislation. An efficient and simplified method to express the quality of water used for consumption is provided by the Water Quality Index (WQI). WQI reflects the quality of water in a single value by comparing data obtained from the investigation of a number of physico-chemical parameters to the existing limits. The evaluation of water quality was performed using the Water Quality Index of the Canadian Council of Ministries of the Environment (CCME WQI). Water quality indices were classified as: excellent, good, medium, bad and very bad. The results indicated the water quality classification as �good� in all six sampling selected sites.

CWQI index as quality indicator of surface water - An approach on the Olt River, Romania

2020 ◽  
pp. 93-106
Author(s):  
Claudia Sandru ◽  
◽  
Mihaela Iordache ◽  
Andreea Maria Iordache ◽  
Roxana Elena Ionete ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Anthropogenic Factors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Major Cations ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Different Seasons

This work aims at assessing the pollution degree of the Olt River (Romania), based on the Canadian Water Quality (CWQI) index, by monitoring twenty twos locations along the middle and south part of the river basin for a period of four months, from March to October, during 2018. A comprehensive physico-chemical analysis involving major cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+), anions (Cl-, SO42-, N-NO3--) and general parameters (pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolve solids) was performed for this purpose. Results demonstrated that CWQI values classified the water in the investigated sectors of the river as fair (values ​​between 66.08 to 79.05), marginal (56.22 to 64.63) and good (value of 85.60). This method appears to be more systematic and provide comparative evaluation of the water quality in different seasons of the year. The results showed that there is a large variations in the parameters in different sections of the river due to different anthropogenic factors. Therefore, this index may be helpful as marker for the public to better understand the quality of water, but also as tool for water quality management.

The use of the Biological Diatom Index (BDI) for the assessment of water quality in the Pilica River, Poland

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogusław Szulc ◽  
Katarzyna Szulc
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Chemical Analysis ◽  
Surface Waters ◽  
Ecological Status ◽  
Central Section ◽  
Diatom Index ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Good Ecological Status

AbstractThe main aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of the Biological Diatom Index (BDI) (Lenoir & Coste 1996) for the estimation of water quality in the central section of the Pilica River, located in central Poland in Łódź province. The BDI has never been used before to monitor Polish surface waters. An analysis of the correlations between the values of the BDI and selected physico-chemical parameters was performed, as was an assessment of water quality using the BDI. On the basis of value ranges proposed by Descy and Ector (1996), a good ecological status in the Pilica River was obtained, but this did not correspond with the results achieved from the physico-chemical analysis. This study proposes new value ranges for the BDI. With these new values, the ecological state of the Pilica River changed from good to moderate, which corresponded with the physico-chemical analysis of the water. The new, proposed value ranges for the BDI assess more precisely the quality of water in lowland Polish rivers.

scholarly journals Microbiological water quality of the sacred River Bhagirathi, Garhwal Himalaya, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 698-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nidhi Sharma ◽  
Rahul Kumar ◽  
Ramesh C. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Fecal Coliform ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Sampling Period ◽  
Total Coliform ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressure ◽  
Microbial Density

AbstractWater quality of the sacred River Bhagirathi was evaluated by microbiological and physico-chemical characteristics of water. Monthly water samples were collected from the upper zone (1,158–4,100 m a.s.l.) to lower zone (457–1,158 m a.s.l.) of the river for a period of two years during October, 2013 to September, 2015. The data on microbial density revealed that CFU count was minimum (13,185 CFU. ml−1) in the winter season and maximum (36,410 CFU.ml−1) in the monsoon season, when the degradation of water quality was maximum due to mixing of a large amount of allochthonous materials from the catchment area. No total coliform (TC) and fecal coliform (FC) was found in the water samples from Gaumukh (4,100 m) to Gangotri (3,140 m) during the two-year sampling period due to minimum anthropogenic pressure. However, total coliform and fecal coliform were recorded downstream of Gangotri (TC: 980 and FC: 120) and Harshil (TC: 1,100 and FC: 200). Microbial density was recorded to be high in the lower stretch: Uttarkashi (TC: 2,850 and FC: 860) Tehri (TC: 5,000 and FC: 4,200), and Deoprayag (TC: 3,800 and FC: 2,700). A total of 14 bacterial, four actinomycetes, and 11 fungal species were found in the Bhagirathi River.

scholarly journals Study of Compliance of Sealed Bottled Water with Nepal Drinking Water Quality Standard: A Case of Bhaktapur Municipality, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Prasidha Raj Neupane ◽  
Iswor Bajracharya ◽  
Meera Prajapati ◽  
Hishila Sujakhu ◽  
Pramod Awal
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Bottled Water ◽  
Drinking Water Quality ◽  
Water Quality Standard ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Physico Chemical

Bottled water is generally considered safe for drinking. However, several studies have reported the substandard quality of bottled water. Physico-chemical assessment of ten different brands of bottled water distributed in Bhaktapur Municipality was carried out from January 2018 to March 2018. In total, one hundred bottled water samples consisting of ten different brands were collected randomly from various retail outlets. Eight selected physico-chemical and microbiological parameters were analysed following standard methods, and the results were compared with the Nepal Drinking Water Quality Standard (NDWQS) (2005). Out of one hundred samples, sixty-nine samples did not comply with the standard pH limit. Other physico-chemical parameters were found to comply with the standard though variations were observed in the concentrations among different brands. Microbial contamination was not found in any brands of the bottled water samples considered in this study. However, it is necessary to examine other contaminants such as heavy metals, minerals, and chemicals to know the overall quality of water. Moreover, the regulatory bodies are required to strictly monitor water processing companies for the maintenance of the quality of bottled water.

scholarly journals Characterization of Irrigation Water Quality Parameters Using Geo-Statistical Approach

Agropedology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
G.S. Tagore ◽  
◽  
H. K. Rai ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Irrigation Water ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Irrigation Water Quality ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
Sampling Locations ◽  
Physico Chemical

Recent past has witnessed ever increasing importance of water in agricultural development that necessitates precise assessment of spatial variability in irrigation water quality of ground water resources and its optimal utilization. Present study was aimed to characterize the variability in quality of irrigation water across the Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh using geo-statistical techniques. The results are compared with univariate interpolation algorithms such as ordinary kriging and inverse distance weighing. The comparisons were performed with cross validation at sampling locations and assessed based on mean and root means squared errors. The results revealed that all the physico-chemical parameters exist within the permissible limits as per the standards hence quality of water is safe for irrigation purposes.

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