scholarly journals Comparison of water quality in live shellfish retail holding tanks

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelson Mah ◽  
BCIT School of Health Sciences, Environmental Health ◽  
Vanessa Karakilic ◽  
Fred Shaw ◽  
Lorraine McIntyre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Food Markets ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Measuring Devices ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Retail Food ◽  
Tank Water

  Background: Water quality in live retail shellfish holding tanks are vital in increasing shellfish quality and reducing risk of shellfish-associated outbreaks. Poor holding tank water conditions may not only cause mortality of shellfish, but also allow for harmful pathogens to contaminate the shellfish, proliferate in the holding tanks, and ultimately potentially affect consumer health. Shellfish are processed and handled at a variety of levels at the retail stage. Therefore, the purpose of this research project is to compare water quality in live retail shellfish holding systems between processing plants and retail food markets. Differences may indicate a need for attention at a particular level in order to effectively and efficiently reduce mortality and disease among shellfish, and thus potentially humans as well. Methods: 30 water samples were taken from the two types of locations with the help of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Ministry of Agriculture, and the BCCDC. These samples were tested for parameters including temperature, pH, nitrites, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen using a LaMotte Fresh Water Aquaculture Kit and a HACH 2100P turbidimeter. A two-tailed t-test was used to compare the means of each of the parameters among the two types of locations with live shellfish holding tanks. Results: The mean values for all parameters in both retail and processing met the requirements set by the BCCDC. However, temperature and dissolved oxygen showed statistically significant differences between retail markets and processing facilities. Nitrites, pH, and turbidity showed no statistically significant differences between the two types of locations. Conclusion: Differences in dissolved oxygen may have been due to salt levels, failing recirculation systems, or high levels of organic matter from sanitation issues. Differences in temperature may have been due to differences in holding tank size, or inconsistencies from using two different thermal measuring devices. High levels of nitrites were a concern as well due to overcrowding of holding tanks. More attention may be needed for these issues, especially during certain seasons such as Chinese New Years, in order to lower the risk to public health.  

Survey of the Water Quality of the Bahar County Streams (Iran) by NSFWQI

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (SE) ◽  
pp. 395-403
Author(s):  
Abbas Ghaffari Habib ◽  
Seyed Hadi Khatami
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Fecal Coliform ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Total Dissolved Solids ◽  
Biological Oxygen Demand ◽  
Dissolved Solids ◽  
The Mean

In Bahar County (Iran), rivers are among the important sources of water for the agricultural sector. Therefore, this research evaluated the parameters of temperature, pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), turbidity, nitrate, total phosphate, dissolved oxygen (DO), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD5), and fecal coliform at five stations for five months (from February 2015 to June 2015) to determine water quality in the rivers. Based on this evaluation, the NSFWQI index was calculated and, finally, the routes of the rivers were zoned. The best water quality was recorded at Station Number 3 with the NSFWQI Value of 80 in January, and the worst at Station Number 5 (latgah) with the NSFWQI Value of 37 in June. Based on the mean NSFWQI indices, water quality was Medium at Stations Number 1, 2, and 4, good at Station Number 3, and bad at Station number 5.

scholarly journals Counseling on Good Water Quality for the Cultivation of Batak Fish in Toba Lake Waters

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
Herna Febrianty Sianipar ◽  
Theresia Monika Siahaan ◽  
Apriani Sijabat
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Measuring Devices ◽  
Physical And Chemical Parameters ◽  
Lake Waters ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Very High

This service aims to provide information about the value of good water quality and demonstrate directly the tools used to measure it which aim to cultivate Batak fish based on biological, physical and chemical parameters such as temperature, dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, and provide information on the names of measuring devices. . This service has been carried out in Gorat Village, Toba Samosir Regency with the method of counseling and material discussion (exposure and question and answer), as well as the practice of measuring water quality externally and analyzing the results of its value. The results of the counseling show that many fish farmers do not understand the value of good water quality for batak fish cultivation and not many know the equipment that can be used to check water quality. From this counseling, it can be seen that the interest of fish farmers and the community is very high, and they become more aware of the value of good water quality for fish farming and know the equipment. Abstrak Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan penyuluhan tentang nilai kualitas air yang baik dan mendemonstrasikan langsung alat yang digunakan mengukurnya yang bertujuan untuk membudidayakan ikan batak berdasarkan parameter biologi, fisika dan kimia seperti suhu, oksigen terlarut, karbondioksida, pH, serta memberikan informasi nama alat-alat pengukurnya. Pengabdian ini telah dilakukan di Desa Gorat, Kabupaten Toba Samosir dengan metode penyuluhan dan diskusi materi (paparan dan tanya jawab), serta praktek pengukuran kualitas air secara eksitu dan menganalisis hasil nilainya. Hasil penyuluhan menunjukan bahwa banyaknya petani ikan yang belum paham tentang nilai kualitas air yang baik untuk budidaya ikan batak serta belum banyak yang mengetahui peralatan yang dapat digunakan untuk memeriksa kualitas air. Dari penyuluhan ini terlihat animo petani ikan dan masyarakat sangat tinggi, dan mereka menjadi lebih paham tentang nilai kualitas air yang baik untuk budidaya ikan serta mengetahui peralatannya.

scholarly journals Características de um Rio Cárstico na Bacia do São Francisco (Characteristics of a Cárstico River in the São Francisco Basin)

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1576
Author(s):  
José Henrique Izidoro Apezteguia Martinez
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
River Basin ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Annual Rainfall ◽  
Flow Temperature ◽  
Temperature Conductivity ◽  
Western State ◽  
The Mean

Este trabalho teve como objeto de estudo o Córrego do Barreado localizado na mesorregião do oeste do estado de Minas Gerais, que tem sua bacia contida na região da bacia do Alto São Francisco sobre relevo cárstico. A Bacia do São Francisco abastece 14,2 milhões de habitantes em 6 estados, sendo assim importante o conhecimento de suas características limnológicas. Para se avaliar as águas do Córrego do Barreado foi efetuado um monitoramento hidrológico mensal de um ano, entre outubro de 2014 e setembro de 2015, os parâmetros avaliados foram: precipitação, vazão, temperatura, condutividade, oxigênio dissolvido, pH, turbidez, nitrito, nitrato, ortofosfato e amônia. O acumulado de chuva anual entre outubro de 2014 e setembro de 2015 foi 1464,8 mm, as médias de cada parâmetro para todo o Córrego do Barreado foram respectivamente: oxigênio dissolvido (OD) – 2,83 mg/l, pH – 7,25, turbidez – 53,6, nitrito – 0,03 mg/l de NO2, nitrato – 0,14 mg/l de NO3, ortofosfato – 0,05 mg/l de P, amônia – 0,16 mg/l NH3. Conclui se que a combinação da impropriedade da qualidade das águas, ocupação do solo e alta sensibilidade dos aquíferos cársticos amplificam efeitos poluidores no Córrego do Barreado, que alteram suas características com efeito percebido principalmente nos valores de oxigênio dissolvido.Palavras-chave: água, relevo cárstico, monitoramento hidrológico, usos da água.A B S T R A C TThis study object was the Córrego do Barreado located in the mesoregion of the western state of Minas Gerais, which has its basin inserted in the region of the Upper São Francisco basin on karst relief. The São Francisco River Basin supplies 14.2 million inhabitants in 6 states, so it is important to know its limnological characteristics. The following parameters were evaluated: rainfall, flow, temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, nitrite, precipitation, precipitation, nitrate, orthophosphate and ammonia. The annual rainfall accumulated between October 2014 and September 2015 was 1464.8 mm, the mean of each parameter for the entire Barreado Stream were: OD - 2.83 mg / l, pH - 7.25, turbidity - 53.6, nitrite – 0.03 mg/l de NO2, nitrate - 0.14 mg/l de NO3, orthophosphate - 0.05 mg/l de P, ammonia - 0.16 0,16 mg/l NH3. It is concluded that the combination of water quality improperness, soil occupation and high sensitivity of the karstic aquifers amplify polluting effects in the Barreado Stream, which alter their characteristics with a perceived effect mainly on the values of dissolved oxygen.Keywords: water, carstic relief, hidrologic monitoring, warer uses. 

The impact of low-flow season on source drinking water quality, Rosetta branch, Egypt

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 477-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Ghodeif ◽  
R. Wahaab ◽  
S. Sorour
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Low Flow ◽  
Drinking Water Source ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

The present work was conducted to document the problems raised regarding low-flow in the Rosetta branch, Egypt and to develop management options to protect drinking water sources. The water quality was monitored during low-flow periods at four drinking water intakes. Results showed an increase in electric conductivity (EC), ammonium (NH4), nitrite (NO2), phosphate (PO4), and total organic carbon (TOC) during the low-flow period. EC ranges from 454 to 1,062 μS/cm and the mean value is 744. Ammonium ranges from 0.38 to 18.5 mg/L and the mean value is 5.45. NO2, PO4, and TOC have mean values of 0.73, 1.85, and 6.71 mg/L, respectively. Statistical evaluation revealed the association of NH4, EC, and PO4 that are good indicators for the load of wastewater. High ammonium often refers to a bad situation regarding oxygen while high nitrite indicates the first oxidation for wastewater through microbiological processes. The low-flow action has a serious impact on drinking water source. A high content of ammonium has delayed coagulation, enhanced algae growth, and prevented the breakpoint being reached during chlorination processes. Potential management options to deal with water scarcity and low-flow, meanwhile reducing the contaminant load in the source drinking water were proposed.

scholarly journals Effects of Seasonal variation on Growth Performance of Mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio Ver. specularis) in Earthen Nursery Ponds

Our Nature ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Istiaque Hossain ◽  
Murshida Khatun ◽  
B.M. Mostafa Kamal ◽  
Kazi Ahsan Habib ◽  
Ananna Sen Tumpa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Cyprinus Carpio ◽  
Ammonia Nitrogen ◽  
Total Alkalinity ◽  
Water Parameters ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Mirror Carp ◽  
The Mean

The experiment was conducted to determine the effect of seasonal variation on growth performance of Cyprinus carpio fry in six earthen ponds during December 2011 to June 2012 covering winter (WS) and summer season (SS). Stocking density was 6250 per decimal with a mean weight of 0.192±0.002 (g). This study was done with three replications for each season. During the WS, the mean values of water parameters were temperature 16.78±2.17, transparency 32.67±1.9 cm, dissolved oxygen 5.88±2.18 mg/l, pH 8.24±0.49, total alkalinity 184.72±22.72, and ammonia nitrogen 0.21±0.05 whereas the mean value of water parameters in SS were temperature 30.56±1.51, transparency 30.61±1.71cm, dissolved oxygen 4.3±1.37 mg/l, pH 8.33±0.24, total alkalinity 274.95±6.73 mg/l, and ammonia nitrogen 0.16±0.05 mg/l. Mean values of survival and specific growth rates were 58.94±0.95 and 2.45±0.03 in WS and 67.85±4.27 and 4.00±1.03, in SS  respectively. Mean gross and net productions in WS were 1581.94±71.55 kg ha-1 60 d-1 and 1285.03±69.84 kg ha-1 60 d-1 and, 4262.74±147.81 kg ha-1 60 d-1 and 3964.74±145.74 kg ha-1 60 d-1, in SS respectively. Therefore, it can be concluded that mirror carp fry production was better in SS than in WS.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/on.v12i1.12252Our Nature (2014), 12(1): 8-18

scholarly journals Optimization of stocking weight in carp polyculture ponds under drought prone Barind area of Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 519
Author(s):  
Mohammad Golam Sarowar Talukder ◽  
ABM Mohsin ◽  
Md. Akhtar Hossain ◽  
Md. Rafiqual Islam Khan
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Stocking Density ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Fish Growth ◽  
Net Benefit ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Growing Period ◽  
Quality Water ◽  
The Mean

Increased temperature, decreased water level and reduced culture period of the ponds are considered as major problems for aquaculture promotion in drought prone Barind area of Bangladesh. In order to address these problems, an experiment was conducted to optimize the stocking weight for carp polyculture ponds in Tanore upazila of Rajshahi district, Bangladesh. Three different stocking weights were tested under three treatments (T1: 25±0.12g; T2: 50± 0.15g; and T3: 100±0.19g), each with three replications. Fish growing period (July-December), carp species (C. catla, H. molitrix, A. nobilis, L. rohita and C. mrigala), stocking density (7,410 fishes/ha), lime and ash treatment, fertilization and feeding were same for all the treatments. Water quality (water temperature, dissolved oxygen, transparency, pH and alkalinity) and fish growth parameters were monitored monthly. Mean values of water quality parameters were found within the suitable range for fish culture. Treatment T3 varied more significantly (P<0.05) than that of other treatments for the mean values of final weight, weight gain, specific growth rate, survival rate and yield of fish. Net benefit of carp polyculture was also found significantly (P<0.05) highest with treatment T3.

scholarly journals Assessment of Some Water Quality Parameters of Bansi River in Monsoon and Winter Seasons

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
MMM Hoque ◽  
S Roy ◽  
MN Hoque ◽  
MZ Islam
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Monsoon Season ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Parameters ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Government

The study was carried out to assess some physico-chemical water quality parameters and pollution scenario of the Bansi river. Water samples were collected from 8 different selected stations at Bagholpur to Nayarhat portion of Bansi river during winter and monsoon periods. The values of all parameters except temperature and DO were found higher in winter season compared to that of monsoon season. The water was slightly alkaline to strongly alkaline ranging from average pH value of 7.6 in monsoon to 8.5 in winter. The DO was found unsuitable for fisheries and irrigation purposes. The BOD was found extremely higher in winter than that of standard level set by the Government of Bangladesh. The mean values of EC in monsoon was 452.4 ?s/cm, whereas in winter season it was 901 ?S/cm, the value of DO in monsoon season was 4.7 mg/l whereas in winter it was 3.2 mg/l, the value of BOD in monsoon season was 8.9 mg/l and in winter season it was 31.4 mg/l, the value of TDS in monsoon season was 306.3 mg/l and in winter season it was 496 mg/l, the value of alkalinity in monsoon season 50.4 mg/l and in winter season it was 146.5 mg/l.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v5i2.14601 J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 5(2): 53-57 2012

scholarly journals Evaluation of Drinking Water Quality in Al Wahda Treatment Plant in Baghdad City- Iraq

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 38-50
Author(s):  
Nisreen Yaseen Mohammed ◽  
Khalid Adel Abdulrazzaq
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Water Treatment Plant ◽  
Drinking Water Quality ◽  
World Health ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Acceptable Quality ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Health Organization

This study aims to evaluate drinking water quality at the Al Wahda plant (WTP) in Baghdad city. A conventional water treatment plant with an average flow rate of 72.82 MLD. Water samples were taken from the influent and effluent of the treatment plant and analyzed for some physicochemical and biological parameters during the period from June to November 2020. The results of the evaluation indicate that treated water has almost the same characteristics as raw water; in other terms, the plant units do not remove pollutants as efficiently as intended. Based on this, the station appears to be nothing more than a series of water passage units. However, apart from Total dissolved solids, the mean values of all parameters in the study were of acceptable quality in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.

scholarly journals Phytoplankton in relation to water quality of Tanguar Haor ecosystem, Bangladesh: 2. Watch tower station

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Mohammad Azmal Hossain Bhuiyan ◽  
Abu Kowser ◽  
Sam Shariar Islam ◽  
Md Rasikul Islam ◽  
Mahin Mohid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Chlorophyll A ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Phytoplankton Population ◽  
A Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Two Parameters

Phytoplankton biomass in relation to some environmental and nutritional parameters at Watch Tower Station of Tanguar and Rauar Station has been studied. Since the Haor is a Ramsar Site, it is a globally important aquatic ecosystem. In the present investigation, the structure of the phytoplankton and the water quality factors were worked out and the data were compared Rauar Station with having the same ecosystem. Though weaker, a difference among alkalinity, total dissolved solids (TDS), conductivity, dissolved oxygen (DO), Secchi disc transparency, soluble reactive phosphorous (SRP), soluble reactive silicate (SRS), NO3-N, NH4+, chlorophyll-a and phytoplankton population density was found between the Watch Tower and the Rauar Station of Tanguar Haor. The mean values of the aforsaid parameters were found to some extent higher in the Watch Tower Station. The Watch Tower Station was deeper and perennial, where the depth of water varied from 3.0 - 9.5 m annually with a mean of 6.72 m. In the studied station, air and water temperature varied from 22.6 - 30.6 and 22.7 - 30.3°C, respectively. Water transparency ranged from 2.08 - 3.0 m. From December to March the pH remained 8.1-9.7 and alkalinity from 0.73 - 1.35 meq/l. However, from April to September these two parameters ranged from 7.5 - 7.7 and 0.33 - 1.35 meq/l, respectively. Dissolved oxygen (DO) and free CO2 concentration ranged from 2.5 - 6.09 and 0.084 - 0.087 mg/l, respectively. During April to September the Chlorophyll-a value ranged from 5.5 - 7.5 μg/l while the range of SRP was 24.23 - 30.05 μg/l during the same period. At the latter part of the study year i.e., during the dry period (December to March) those two parameters were relatively low in concentration. In April a high concentration of NH4+ (1380 μg/l) was reported from the haor, at other times this parameter ranged from 690 - 820 μg/l. The NO3-N ranged from 0.25 - 0.75 mg/l. High density of phytoplankton population (2690 ind./l) was reported at the time of high concentration of SRP (30.05 μg/l ) of the haor water. The chlorophyll-a value (7.5 μg/l) was also highest at that time. So, it could be said that SRP concentration in Tanguar haor has been playing a vital role in regulating the standing crop of phytoplankton. To find the variation on a spatial scale, the data of the present investigation were compared with another study station of the haor namely, Rauar Station. No significant difference was observed among the concentrations of different parameters. However, a slight increasing trend in the concentrations of DO, alkalinity, SRP, NO3-N, SRS, NH4+ and total phytoplankton density was observed in the Watch Tower Station compared to Rauar Station. Watch Tower Station is also relatively deeper with an improved light climate as it had been revealed by the mean value of the Secchi depth. The water quality of Tanguar Haor has been classified as mesotrophic. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 29(1): 9-18, 2020 (January)

scholarly journals Effects of discharge from carwash on the physico-chemical parameters and zooplanktonic abundance of Odo-Ebo River, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-96
Author(s):  
Oluwakemi Elizabeth Odeyemi ◽  
Adebukola Adenike Adedeji ◽  
Olatunji Joshua Odeyemi
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Zooplankton Abundance ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Organic Detritus ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Physico Chemical

Abstract The study determines the physico-chemical parameters of water from Odo-Ebo River with a view to providing information on the effects of discharge from carwash on the River’s water quality. Samples (48) for physico-chemical water quality were collected monthly over a period of an annual cycle (February 2015–January 2016) from four stations, namely: upstream (about 500 m before the carwash), two discharge points (1st and 2nd discharge points), and downstream (about 500 m after the carwash). The discharge points had higher mean values in 9 out of the 13 investigated water quality parameters, especially plant nutrient ions (phosphate, nitrate, and sulphate), with the discharge points significantly differing from the other stations in terms of phosphate concentration and apparent colour. This led to reduction in dissolved oxygen and zooplankton abundance, changes in apparent water colour, and increase in COD at the effluent receiving points. Furthermore, the higher mean values of dissolved oxygen, BOD5, turbidity, and true colour recorded upstream and downstream were reflections of higher biological productivity and organic detritus at these stations as compared to discharge points. The specific presence of some eutrophic species at the discharge points has only further proven the negative effects the effluent from the carwash had on the river, thus posing a potential threat to its aquatic organisms’ diversity. This eutrophication effect was observed downstream as an increase in zooplankton abundance and diversity. Therefore, environmental protection regulations are needed to reduce anthropogenic influence on the rivers in Nigeria.

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