scholarly journals Comparison of high frequency, in-situ water quality analysers and sensors with conventional water sample collection and laboratory analyses: phosphorus and nitrogen species

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven J. Granger ◽  
Juan A. Qunicke ◽  
Paul Harris ◽  
Adrian L. Collins ◽  
Martin S. Blackwell
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Temporal Frequency ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Precision Data ◽  
Wide Range

Abstract. The long-term collection of water samples for water quality analysis with high precision laboratory instrumentation is routine in monitoring programmes however, such sampling is labour intensive, expensive, and therefore undertaken at a low temporal frequency. Advances in environmental monitoring technology however, mean that it is now possible to collect high temporal frequency measurements for a wide range of water quality parameters without the need for the physical collection of a sample. The downside to this approach is that the data can be subject to more noise, due to environmental and instrument variables. This raises the question of whether high frequency, lower precision data are better than low frequency, higher precision data. This study reports the findings of an investigation of agricultural land drainage comparing measurements of total phosphorus (TP), total reactive phosphorus (TRP), ammonium (NH4-N) and total oxidised inorganic nitrogen (NOx-N) collected using both equipment in situ and concurrent water samples analysed in the laboratory. Results show that both in situ PHOSPHAX TP and NITRATAX NOx-N instruments can provide comparable data to that measured using samples analysed in the laboratory; however, at high discharge and low NOx-N concentrations, the NITRATAX can under report the concentration. In contrast, PHOSPHAX TRP and YSI sonde NH4-N data were both found to be incomparable to the laboratory data. This was because concentrations of both parameters were well below the instruments accurately determinable level, and because the laboratory data at low concentrations were noisy.

Sensory aspects of drinking water in contact with epoxy lined copper pipe

2007 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 161-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.H. Heim ◽  
A.M. Dietrich
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Sensory Analysis ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Free Chlorine ◽  
Copper Pipe

Pipe relining via in situ epoxy lining is used to remediate corroded plumbing or distribution systems. This investigation examined the effects on odour, TOC, THM formation and disinfectant demand in water exposed to epoxy-lined copper pipes used for home plumbing. The study was conducted in accordance with the Utility Quick Test, a migration/leaching method for utilities to conduct sensory analysis of materials in contact with drinking water. The test was performed using water with no disinfectant and levels of chlorine and monochloramines representative of those found in the distribution system. Panelists repeatedly and consistently described a “plastic/adhesive/putty” odour in the water from the pipes. The odour intensity remained relatively constant for each of two subsequent flushes. Water samples stored in the epoxy-lined pipes showed a significant increase in the leaching of organic compounds (as TOC), and this TOC was demonstrated to react with free chlorine to form trichloromethane. Water stored in the pipes also showed a marked increase in disinfectant demand relative to the water stored in glass control flasks. A study conducted at a full scale installation at an apartment demonstrated that after installation and regular use, the epoxy lining did not yield detectable differences in water quality.

scholarly journals HYDROCHEMISTRY OF THE PYANJ TRANSBOUNDARY RIVER UPSTREAM, MIDDLE AND DOWNSTREAM AND THE CRITERION ITS USE FOR IRRIGATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 445 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-120
Author(s):  
I. Sh. Normatov ◽  
V.V. Goncharuk ◽  
N.A. Amirgaliev ◽  
A.S. Madibekov ◽  
A.I. Normatov
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Alkali Metals ◽  
Alkaline Earth ◽  
Maximum Permissible Concentration ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Transboundary River ◽  
Formation Zone

The water quality of the transboundary Pyanj River in the formation zone and along the riverbed before merging with another tributary of the transboundary Amu Darya River-the Vakhsh River was studied. The water quality on the upstream river corresponds to the very soft class (> 1.5 mmol/dm3) and in the middle and the downstream to the soft class (1.5-3.0 mmol/dm3). At the upper, middle and lower reaches of the Pyanj river the concentration of alkaline earth exceeds alkali metals (Ca2+ + Mg2+> Na+ + K+) at HCO3- > SO42- + Cl- and according to the Handa classification they are characterized by temporary rigidity. To assess the criterion of applicability of the Pyanj river water for irrigation the coefficient of sodium adsorption (SAC) was calculated for water samples from the upstream (Khorog), middle (Darvaz) and the downstream (Lower Pyanj) of the Pyanj river that were equal to 0.88; 1.07; 1.71, respectively. The SAC values for all water samples (from the upper, middle and lower reaches) of the Pyanj river indicate their good qualities for irrigation of agricultural land. The concentration of heavy metals in the Pyanj river is significantly lower than the maximum permissible concentration (MPC).

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

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.

scholarly journals Kualitas Air Situ Lebak Wangi Bogor Berdasarkan Analisa Fisika, Kimia dan Biologi

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Dewi Elfidasari ◽  
Nita Noriko ◽  
Yunus Effendi ◽  
Riris Lindiawati Puspitasari
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Reservoir ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Disposal Site ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Groundwater Supply ◽  
Lake Waters

<div class="WordSection1"><p><em>Abstrak</em> - <strong>Situ Lebak Wangi merupakan situ yang berada di daerah Bogor, dan awalnya dimanfaatkan sebagai tempat penampungan air saat musim hujan untuk peningkatkan persediaan  air tanah.  Saat ini, Situ Lebak Wangi dimanfaatkan sebagai tempat pembuangan limbah oleh masyarakat. Hal ini dapat menyebabkan perubahan kualitas baik fisik, kimia dan biologi  perairan situ. Untuk itu perlu dilakukan penelitian terhadap kualitas fisik, kimia dan biologi perairan Situ Lebak Wangi agar diperoleh informasi mengenai kualitas perairannya sehingga dapat disosialisasikan kepada masyarakat di sekitarnya nilai penting konservasi, pengelolaan dan pemanfaatan situ tersebut. Hasil pengukuran sifat fisik dan kimia air menunjukkan bahwa suhu di perairan Situ Lebak Wangi masih memenuhi baku mutu air kelas 1, nilai total padatan terlarut perairan Situ masih di bawah ambang batas baku mutu yang dipersyaratkan, nilai kecerahan di perairan Situ Lebak Wangi berkisar antara 67,17 – 80,83 cm dengan nilai rata-rata 74,46 cm, nilai pH perairan danau lebih rendah dari perairan sungai, yaitu berkisar antara 6,60–8-80. Pengukuran DO menunjukkan bahwa di perairan danau konsumsi oksigennya lebih tinggi, sedangkan hasil BOD5 menunjukkan bahwa perairan Situ Lebak Wangi sudah tercemar oleh bahan organik mudah urai (BOD5). Nilai daya hantar listrik berkisar antara 112,0 – 118,0 µhos/cm. Hasil analisa kualitas air Situ Lebak Wangi secara keseluruhan menunjukkan bahwa perairan tersebut tidak layak untuk dijadikan sebagai air baku, karena mengandung bakteri patogen Salmonella-Shigella yang merupakan penyebab thypus dan kolera. </strong></p><p>                                                          </p><p><strong><em>Keata Kunci </em></strong> - kualitas fisik, kimia dan biologi; Situ Lebak Wangi; Perairan; Baku mutu air</p></div><br clear="all" /><p> </p><p><em>Abstract</em> - <strong>Situ Lebak Wangi is a place located in the Bogor area, and was originally used as a water reservoir during the rainy season to increase groundwater supply. Currently, Situ Lebak Wangi is used as a waste disposal site by the community. This can lead to changes in the quality of both physical, chemical and biological waters there. Therefore, research on the physical, chemical and biological qualities of waters of Situ Lebak Wangi to obtain information about the quality of the waters so that it can be socialized to the community around the importance of conservation, management and utilization of the site. The result of measurement of physical and chemical properties of water shows that the temperature in Situ Lebak Wangi waters still meet the water quality standard class 1, the total dissolved solids of waters Situ is still below the required quality standard threshold, the brightness value in Situ Lebak Wangi waters ranges between 67, 17 - 80.83 cm with an average rating of 74.46 cm, the pH value of the lake waters lower than river waters, which ranged from 6.60-8-80. Measurements of DO indicate that in lake waters oxygen consumption is higher, whereas BOD5 results show that waters Situ Lebak Wangi already contaminated by organic material easily explained (BOD5). The electrical conductivity values range from 112.0 - 118.0 μhos / cm. The result of Situ Lebak Wangi water quality analysis as a whole shows that the water is not feasible to serve as raw water, because it contains Salmonella-Shigella pathogen bacteria which is the cause of thypus and cholera.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong><em>Keywords</em></strong><strong> - </strong><em>physical quality, chemistry and biology, </em><em>Situ Lebak Wangi, </em><em>Waters, Water quality standards</em><strong><em></em></strong></p>

scholarly journals Domestic drinking water management: Quality assessment in Oforikrom municipality, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 003685042110359
Author(s):  
Eugene Appiah-Effah ◽  
Emmanuel Nketiah Ahenkorah ◽  
Godwin Armstrong Duku ◽  
Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Water Quality Analysis ◽  
Microbial Water Quality ◽  
Drinking Water Sources

Drinking water in Ghana is estimated at 79%, but this only represents the proportion of the population with access to improved drinking water sources without regard to the quality of water consumed. This study investigated the quality of household drinking water sources in the Oforikrom municipality where potable water requirements are on the rise due to an ever-increasing population. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed in this study. One Hundred households were randomly selected and interviewed on the available options for drinking water and household water treatment and safe storage. A total of 52 points of collection (POC) and 97 points of use (POU) water samples from households were collected for physicochemical and microbial water quality analysis. Amongst the available drinking water options, sachet water (46%) was mostly consumed by households. Water quality analysis revealed that the physicochemical parameters of all sampled drinking water sources were within the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) recommended values expected for pH (ranging from 4.50 to 7.50). For the drinking water sources, bottled (100%, n = 2) and sachet water (91%, n = 41) showed relatively good microbial water quality. Generally, POC water samples showed an improved microbial water quality in comparison to POU water samples. About 38% ( n = 8) of the households practicing water quality management, were still exposed to unsafe drinking water sources. Households should practice good water quality management at the domestic level to ensure access to safe drinking water. This may include the use of chlorine-based disinfectants to frequently disinfect boreholes, wells and storage facilities at homes.

scholarly journals Physico-chemical assessment of waters used to irrigate agricultural lands of Amazon

2021 ◽  
pp. 1066-1073
Author(s):  
Suziane Magalhães do Nascimento ◽  
Joaquim Alves de Lima Júnior ◽  
Pedro Moreira de Sousa Júnior ◽  
Mateus Higo Daves Alves ◽  
Janile do Nascimento Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Analysis ◽  
Low Salinity ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Geological Formation

The use of pesticides / fertilizers in plantations has become a problem in maintaining the quality of surface water. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the water quality for irrigation purposes in the Rio Apéu microbasin – Para. The physico-chemical parameters evaluated were: pH, DO, SAR, TDS and EC measured in situ and the metals Al, Fe, Na, Ca, Mg determined in the laboratory Evandro Chagas Institute, according to the method of APHA. The average levels of pH (5.51), OD (5.04 mg L-1) are indications of normal condition in Amazonian waters. The results of Al (332 mg L-1) and Fe (5.74 mg L -1) imply the leaching of sediments from the geological formation of the region rich in these minerals, even though they present values above what is recommended by the legislation. The Richard classification allowed us to define that the waters of the study area have low salinity and sodicity, so they are not restricted to use. Thus, the results of the water quality analysis in the watershed can be concluded that it does not offer environmental problems in the use for irrigation activity

Coupling machine learning with high resolution satellite imagery to estimate spatiotemporal changes of salinity in water bodies

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Bayati ◽  
Mohammad Danesh-Yazdi
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Satellite Imagery ◽  
Water Bodies ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Resolution Satellite Imagery

&lt;p&gt;The spatiotemporal dynamics of salinity in hypersaline lakes is strongly dependent on the rate of water flow feeding the lake, evaporation rate, and the phenomena of precipitation and dissolution. Although in-situ observations are most reliable in quantifying water quality variables, the spatiotemporal distribution of such data are typically limited or cannot be readily extrapolated for long-term projections. Alternatively, remotely-sensed imagery has facilitated less expensive and stronger ability to estimate water quality over a wide range of spatiotemporal resolutions. This study introduces a machine learning model that leverages in-situ measurements and high-resolution satellite imagery to estimate the salinity concentration in water bodies. To this end, 123 points were sampled in April and July of 2019 across the Lake Urmia surface covering the wide range of salinity fluctuations. Among the artificial neural networks, ANFIS, and linear regression tools examined to determine the relationship between salinity and surface reflectance, artificial neural networks yielded the best accuracy evidenced by R&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt; = 0.94 and RMSE = 6.8%. The results show that the seasonal change of salinity is linearly correlated with the volume of water feeding the lake, witnessing that dilution imposes a stronger control on the salinity than bed salt dissolution. The impact of disturbance in the lake circulation due to the causeway is also evident from the sharp changes of salinity around the bridge piers near spring when the mixing of fresh and hypersaline water from the southern and northern parts, respectively, takes place. The results of this study prove the promising potential of machine learning tools fed multi-spectral satellite information to map other water quality metrics than salinity as well.&lt;/p&gt;

scholarly journals Adaptive Water Sampling Device for Aerial Robots

Drones ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cengiz Koparan ◽  
A. Bulent Koc ◽  
Charles V. Privette ◽  
Calvin B. Sawyer
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Sensor Node ◽  
Activation Mechanism ◽  
Water Sampling ◽  
Sampling Device ◽  
Sampling Locations

Water quality monitoring and predicting the changes in water characteristics require the collection of water samples in a timely manner. Water sample collection based on in situ measurable water quality indicators can increase the efficiency and precision of data collection while reducing the cost of laboratory analyses. The objective of this research was to develop an adaptive water sampling device for an aerial robot and demonstrate the accuracy of its functions in laboratory and field conditions. The prototype device consisted of a sensor node with dissolved oxygen, pH, electrical conductivity, temperature, turbidity, and depth sensors, a microcontroller, and a sampler with three cartridges. Activation of water capturing cartridges was based on in situ measurements from the sensor node. The activation mechanism of the prototype device was tested with standard solutions in the laboratory and with autonomous water sampling flights over the 11-ha section of a lake. A total of seven sampling locations were selected based on a grid system. Each cartridge collected 130 mL of water samples at a 3.5 m depth. Mean water quality parameters were measured as 8.47 mg/L of dissolved oxygen, pH of 5.34, 7 µS/cm of electrical conductivity, temperature of 18 °C, and 37 Formazin Nephelometric Unit (FNU) of turbidity. The dissolved oxygen was within allowable limits that were pre-set in the self-activation computer program while the pH, electrical conductivity, and temperature were outside of allowable limits that were specified by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Therefore, the activation mechanism of the device was triggered and water samples were collected from all the sampling locations successfully. The adaptive water sampling with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-assisted water sampling device was proved to be a successful method for water quality evaluation.

Wave Forces on a Single Surface-Piercing Column: Comparisons Between Theory and Experiment

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Masterton ◽  
Chris Swan
Keyword(s):  
Potential Flow ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Flow Regimes ◽  
Wave Loads ◽  
Column Diameter ◽  
Flow Conditions ◽  
Base Shear ◽  
Potential Force ◽  
Wide Range

This paper concerns the nonlinear wave loads acting on a vertical, surface-piercing, column. New laboratory data is presented describing the loads acting on three columns, of varying size, subject to both regular and irregular wave fields; the latter corresponding to realistic JONSWAP spectra. In all cases the flow fields are such that the potential flow forces dominate; with the smallest column diameter lying well outside the linear diffraction regime (D/λ &lt;&lt; 0.2, where D is the diameter and λ the wavelength) and the largest just within it. In each case a variety of nonlinearities are considered, together with a range of directional spreads. The measured data, describing the total base shear, and over-turning moment are compared to a second-order diffraction solution and a number of higher order potential force models. The results of these comparisons highlight those flow regimes in which the greatest uncertainty remains. Earlier work, reported by Swan et al. [1], corresponding to the smallest column diameter considered here, showed that the unexpected scattering of high-frequency waves may lead to additional nonlinear loading. The present data shows that the earlier results are in no sense typical of those occurring across the diffraction regime. Indeed, by considering a number of column diameters it is possible to demonstrate that there are a wide range of flow conditions in which the existing potential flow models provide an adequate representation of the applied loading; even in relatively steep waves. Nevertheless, there are also important flow regimes where unexpectedly large nonlinear or high frequency forcing can arise. The purpose of the present paper is to demonstrate both of these cases, to highlight the flow conditions in which each exists, and to comment on the wave conditions leading to the most extreme loading.

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