Assessment of the Water Quality of the Radika River in the National Park Mavrovo in the Republic of Macedonia

Large sets of water quality data can leave water quality managers and decision-makers totally overwhelmed. In order to convey the interpretation of the data in a simplified and understandable manner, the water quality results from bi-monthly surveys undertaken at seven different sampling sites in the Letaba, Olifants, and Selati rivers over a two year period (February 1990 to April 1992) were reduced to index values, using a water quality index. The water quality index (Aquatic Toxicity Index or ATI) revealed spatial and temporal trends. The higher index values, recorded for the sampling sites towards the eastern part of the Kruger National Park (KNP), revealed that the water quality was better than the quality measured in the Olifants River on the western bound-ary. The lowest index values were calculated for the Selati River, with index values consistently below 50. Index values indicate that the water quality in the Selati River was unsuitable for supporting normal physiological processes in fish. The water quality of the Selati River had an immediate impact on the water quality of the Olifants River directly below the confluence. Lower index values recorded at sites further downstream was also attributed to the influence of the Selati River since there are no known point sources of contaminants within the boundaries of the KNP. The index scores also elucidated temporal trends with lower scores evident during winter months. This was due to reduced flow in the Olifants River and a greater contribution of contaminated water from the Selati River. Index values increased following the first seasonal rains due to a dilution effect. Very low index values were recorded at certain sites during flood periods due to increased turbidity, reduced oxygen, and increased metal concentrations.

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Influence of the quality of drinking water supply sources on the formation of the ecologically-dependent pathology of the population of the Republic of Dagestan

South of Russia ecology development ◽

10.18470/1992-1098-2020-4-168-176 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 168-176

Author(s):

M. G. Daudova ◽

R. B. Bagomedova ◽

K. K. Bekshokov ◽

M. M. Medzhidova ◽

S. M. Nakhibashev ◽

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Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Drinking Water ◽

Water Supply ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Kidney Diseases ◽

Ecological Condition ◽

Drinking Water Quality ◽

Chemical Contamination ◽

The Republic

Aim. Study of the influence of drinking water quality on the ecologically-dependent morbidity of the population of the Republic of Dagestan.Material and Methods. Methods of current and retrospective analysis of regional health indicators and methods of mathematical-statistical and medical-geographical analysis were used. Statistical processing of the results was carried out using the STATISTICA and Excel software packages. When carrying out laboratory studies on the quality of drinking water, we used a Lumex atomic absorption spectrometer "MGA-915MD".Results. Numerous hygiene studies indicate the direct impact of unsatisfactory drinking water quality on the health of a population. The relationship between sanitary and chemical indicators and the incidence rate for a number of nosological forms has been proven. It is generally accepted that human health is influenced by lifestyle factors (working, living and relaxation conditions), heredity and the ecological condition of the area of residence, including the quality of drinking water. Although it is not possible to differentiate the share of the negative effect caused by the consumption of poor quality drinking water but the incidence of certain nosological forms (cancer of the esophagus, gastrointestinal tract and kidney diseases) in the those regions of the Republic of Dagestan under consideration correlates with the characteristics of drinking water.Conclusion. The problem of pollution of water supply sources for the population in the dynamics of the long-term remains a priority concern. The quality and safety of drinking water are decreasing, which cannot but have a negative impact on public health. Correlation linkages between indicators of drinking water quality and oncological morbidity of the population were also established in indicators below the maximum permissible concentrations, which corresponds to a typical logistic model of causal relationships and serves as evidence of the high dependence of health disorders on chemical contamination of water supply sources.

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Trophic State Evaluation of Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park

The UW National Parks Service Research Station Annual Reports ◽

10.13001/uwnpsrc.1997.3321 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

pp. 39-41

Author(s):

Woodruff Miller

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Chlorophyll A ◽

National Park ◽

Trophic State ◽

Health Department ◽

Nutrient Concentrations ◽

Grand Teton National Park ◽

State Evaluation ◽

June July

This study is the continuation of an evaluation of the trophic state of lakes located in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. The original 1995 study was motivated by concern that the water quality of the lakes within the Park may be declining due to increased human usage over the past several years. A trophic state evaluation, featuring nutrient and chlorophyll-a analyses, was chosen because it is believed to be a sound indicator of the lakes' overall water quality. In this 1996 study, a thorough evaluation was made of Jackson Lake. This summary is taken from the complete 100 page report which is available from Woodruff Miller at Brigham Young University or Hank Harlow at the University of Wyoming. In most cases water samples were taken four times during the summer of 1996, in June, July, August, and October. Jackson Lake was sampled at eight different locations on thesurface and at depths near the bottom. The lake inlet and outlet were also sampled four times. Jackson Lake was sampled from a motor boat which also provided a means to measure the lake transparency and depth. The chlorophyll-a and nutrient concentrations were analyzed by the Utah State Health Department, Division of Laboratory Services. Jackson Lake was evaluated using the models of Carlson, Vollenweider, and LarsenÂMercier. The nature of the Larsen-Mercier and Vollenweider models, based on system inflow and outflow data, is such that they yield one trophic state assessment of the lake per inflow and outflow sample set. The Carlson Trophic State Indices (TSI), on the other hand, are based on in situ properties of the water at any point in the lake. Consequently, while there are four Vollenweider and four Larsen-Mercier evaluations for Jackson Lake, individual Carlson evaluations were made for the eight sample sites around the lake at the surface and at depth, and an evaluation for the lake as a whole was constructed using averages taken from the site evaluations. This allowed us to examine the relative water quality of different portions of the lake at different time periods.

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Water quality of selected lakes in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington with respect to lake acidification

10.3133/wri854254 ◽

1986 ◽

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

National Park ◽

Lake Acidification ◽

Mount Rainier ◽

Mount Rainier National Park

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Water quality of streams in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Hydrobiologia ◽

10.1007/bf00006163 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 89 (2) ◽

pp. 97-115 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

D. G. Silsbee ◽

G. L. Larson

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

National Park ◽

Great Smoky Mountains ◽

Smoky Mountains

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Long-term changes in water quality and ecological status of lakes in the Wielkopolska National Park and its buffer zone with special reference to effectiveness of the lakes’ protection

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies ◽

10.1515/ohs-2016-0044 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 45 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Agnieszka E. Ławniczak

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Catchment Area ◽

National Park ◽

Ecological Status ◽

Buffer Zone ◽

Field Studies ◽

Long Term Changes ◽

Protection Strategies

AbstractThis paper evaluates water quality and ecological status of lakes located in the Wielkopolska National Park and its buffer zone. Changes in water quality were analyzed from 1974 to 2012 in order to assess the effectiveness of the protection strategies implemented on the studied lakes since 1957, i.e. the date when the park was established. The ecological status of the lakes was assessed with the use of macrophytes as well as hydromorphological and physicochemical analyses performed in 2012. Changes in water quality of the studied lakes within the last 40 years were analyzed based on available published and unpublished data, as well as field studies. All water bodies are characterized by advanced eutrophication. However, evaluation of the ecological status showed good status of the charophyte-dominated lakes, i.e. Lake Wielkowiejskie and Lake Budzyńskie. Lack of significant differences in physicochemical water qualities between the park and its buffer zone indicated that measures implemented to protect the water, particularly in the park, are ineffective. This study shows that more radical conservation measures are necessary to protect and improve the water quality, not only in WPN and its buffer zone but also in the whole catchment area.

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Legal and Institutional Framework of Local Self-Government in the Republic of Macedonia

Lex localis - Journal of Local Self-Government ◽

10.4335/76 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 107-127

Author(s):

Gordana Siljanovska Davkova

Keyword(s):

Political Culture ◽

Culturally Diverse ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Local Development ◽

Legal Framework ◽

Republic Of Macedonia ◽

Municipal Management ◽

The Republic ◽

Local Leaders

In general, a comprehensive and well-designed local self-government will significantly improve community management in the Republic of Macedonia. The increased competences and strengthening of the political culture of the population will result in a more active participation of citizens in local processes. An increase in the professional level of the executive and administrative bodies along with improved communication with a civil society will have a positive impact on the quality of municipal management. Decentralized approaches to local development can be a sustainable way to preserve multiculturalism in an ethnically and culturally diverse country. The outcome of the process will depend on the level of public engagement, accountability of local leaders, and transparency of procedures. KEYWORDS: • local self-government • legal framework • municipality • decentralization • Macedonia

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Hydroecological monitoring of the quality of river waters of the Amudarya river basin in the territory of Uzbekistan

Ekologiya i stroitelstvo ◽

10.35688/2413-8452-2019-01-002 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 01 (01) ◽

pp. 12-18

Author(s):

CHembarisov Elmir Ismailovich ◽

Mirzakobulov ZHahongir Bahtiyarovich ◽

Rahimova Matluba Naimovna ◽

Rasulov Bahadyr Olim ◽

Tillaeva Zarina Umarovna

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

River Basin ◽

Surface Waters ◽

Irrigated Agriculture ◽

Irrigation Water Quality ◽

Quality Performance ◽

River Waters ◽

The Republic ◽

Scientific Base

The article considers the problems of irrigation water quality in Central Asia through hydroecological monitoring. Practical and scientific recommendations for solving these problems are offered. There are noted the necessity of development of scientific base of researches on all aspects of water quality and protection of water resources; adoption of laws and administrative documents on protection of waters and improvement of their quality; performance of various engineering, technological actions. The hydroecological state of surface waters of large irrigated areas of the Amudarya river basin was studied for regieon: Surkhandarya, Kashkadarya, Khorezm and irrigated zones of the Republic of Karakalpakstan. It is noted that the process of salinization of irrigated lands is dangerous for the region. According to the calculations 50...55 million tons of various salts are came to irrigated annually fields. This is the reason for the deterioration of the hydrological state of irrigated agriculture in the region.

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USING BMWP SCORING SYSTEM, ASPT INDICES AND AQUATIC INSECTS TO ASSESS THE WATER QUALITY OF SOME STREAMS OF BACH MA AREA IN THUA THIEN HUE PROVINCE

HUE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ◽

10.26459/jard.v83i5.3082 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 83 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Hoàng Đình Trung

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Aquatic Insects ◽

Scoring System ◽

National Park ◽

Biotic Index ◽

Biotic Indices ◽

Chemical Methods

Aquatic insects have been used to evaluate the water quality of Bach Ma area in Thua Thien Hue province through the BMWP scoring system for Vietnam and ASPT indices. The study was carried out between March and December of 2010. As a result, 27 families of aquatic insects belonging to 3 orders (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera) were recognised. Among these, 18 families belong to the list of the BMWP Viet scoring system. The data analysis shows that the BMWPViet scores are relatively high, the biotic indices (ASPT) range from 7.10 to 8.71. Aquatic insects have been used as biotic indices to classify the water quality as fairly clean (Oligosaprobe) or very clean. This evaluation corresponds to the water quality assessed by phisio-chemical methods. Keywords: Aquatic insects, Ephemeroptera, Trichoptera, Plecoptera, Bach Ma National Park, ASPT biotic index, water quality.

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