Determination of Microbial Water Quality of Treated Water and Raw Water Sources in the Harare Area, Zimbabwe

The quality of drinking water in Ethiopia is an influential environmental factor of health and water can use as a medium for disease transmission in countries on all continents; all are affected from the poorest to the richest. Moreover, in our globe millions of people are unprotected to unsafe concentration of chemical pollutants in the drinking water. Dichlorohenols are considered as key water pollutants that are destructive to creatures at stumpy concentrations and many of them have been clustered as detrimental pollutants because of their probable to damage human health even in low concentration. This research aimed to determine phenolic compounds from drinking water of Jimma town which is found south west of Ethiopia, by using 4-Aminoantipyridine (AAP). The sample of drinking water before and after treatment was collected for determination of pollutants which classified as raw water (RW), treated water (TW) and system distributed water (SDW). The sample of water was preserved by phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid under pH 4 and distillation was carried out in order to remove sulfur containing compounds by addition of CuSO4 solution. In the analysis of water using 4-Aminoantipyrine the treated water and the system distributed water have been contained 2.73 ppb and 3.64 ppb which had more phenolic compounds as compared to raw water of 1.18 ppb. Therefore, the existence of phenolic compound in both treated and system distributed water of Jimma town drinking water has more phenolic compounds as compared to the permissible level of both Ethiopian Standard, 2 ppb and EPA Standards, 1 ppb.

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

Science Progress ◽

10.1177/00368504211035997 ◽

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.

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A STUDY ON WATER QUALITY OF RAW WATER SOURCES OF PDAM (MUNIPICAL WATER COMPANY) BANDARMASIH

TROPICAL WETLAND JOURNAL ◽

10.20527/twj.v1i1.16 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 39-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ulfa Fitriati ◽

Novitasari Novitasari ◽

Ellysa Eriyanie

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Salt Content ◽

Water Sources ◽

Dry Season ◽

Clean Water ◽

Test Results ◽

Raw Water ◽

Class B ◽

Comparison Of The Results

High demand for clean water in Banjarmasin requires PDAM Bandarmasih to do some developments, but its efforts are hindered by the water quality of raw water to be processed. It is therefore necessary to conduct a study on the water quality of raw water sources of PDAM Bandarmasih, especially during dry season. Water quality testing was carried out by performing direct experiments in the field and in the laboratory with 7 criteria including water temperature, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, pH, turbidity, salinity and dissolved oxygen that were compared with the criteria of water class B (water that can be used as the raw water for drinking water), on the basis of the Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Indonesia Republic No. 492/Menkes/PER/IV/2010. Based on the analyses of water quality in the field and in the laboratory from 4 intakes namely Sungai Tabuk, Pematang Panjang, Sungai Lulut and Sungai Bilu, and the comparison of the results with the test results of water quality of the samples from PDAM taken in dry season, indicated that the amount of salt content (salinity) in two intakes, Sungai Lulut and Sungai Bilu was so high that the production of clean water from both intakes was stopped temporarily during the dry season. The service for clean water was therefore provided only at the intakes of Sungai Tabuk and Pematang Panjang during dry season, resulting in some reduction in distribution to some areas in Banjarmasin.

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Evaluation of Water Quality and the Efficiency of Ifraz-2 Water treatment plant-Units

Journal of Raparin University ◽

10.26750/vol(6).no(2).paper9 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 121-138

Author(s):

Imad Ali Omar

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Water Treatment ◽

Treatment Plant ◽

Water Treatment Plant ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Raw Water ◽

Treated Water ◽

Removal Efficiencies ◽

Filtration Unit

Abstract: Water treatment plant (WTP) is essential for providing clean and safe water to the habitants. There is a necessity to evaluate the performance of (WTP) for proper treatment of raw water. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the quality of treated water by investigating the performance of Ifraz-2 (WTP) units located in Erbil City, Iraq. For assessment of the (WTP) units, samples were taken for a duration of five months from different locations: raw water (the source), post-clarification processes, post-filtration processes, and from the storage tank. Removal efficiencies for the units, and for the whole (WTP) were calculated and presented. Obtained removal efficiencies for the sedimentation unit; filtration unit; and the entire Ifraz-2 (WTP) were 91.51 %, 64.71 %, and 97.29 %, respectively. After the process of disinfection and storage, the valued of the turbidity of the treated water were ranged from 1.2 to 9.7 (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) NTU. Besides, water quality index (WQI) for the (WTP) was studied and calculated for 14 physicochemical water quality parameters. WQI for Ifraz-2 (WTP) was 51.87 and it is regarded as a good level. Also, operational problems have been detected and reported during the research period, especially during sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. Suitable solutions have been reported to the operational team.

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Analysis of the Quality of the River Kundur in the Review of the Physical-Chemical

Budapest International Research and Critics Institute (BIRCI-Journal) Humanities and Social Sciences ◽

10.33258/birci.v4i1.1731 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1021-1026

Author(s):

Kiki Maini Hasibuan ◽

Arman Harahap

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Raw Water ◽

Monitoring Point ◽

Temperature Conductivity ◽

Physical Chemical ◽

Sampling Points ◽

The Status

The purpose of this study is to analyze the water quality of the river and the status of water quality of watersheds Kundur Kabupaten Labuhanbatu. Sampling was done at 3 monitoring points along the flow of the river Kundur Kabupaten Labuhanbatu. The determination of the sampling points in the field using the purposive sampling method, with the determination of the sampling points based on the differences in the characteristics found in the study area.Some of the parameters measured were temperature, conductivity, COD, BOD, and oil/ fat are then compared with the criteria of the Raw water Quality of the river class II according to PP R. I. No. 82 Year 2001.On Water Quality Management.Based on the results of the analysis of the obtained results that in the area of monitoring point 1, is the most polluted areas.This is because, in this area there is the activity of a diverse community.Household produces waste that comes from the activity of the bathroom, toilet, kitchen, washing clothes and washing of household appliances.

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Some indicators of water quality of the Tamis river

Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly ◽

10.2298/ciceq100712060b ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 107-115 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Nada Babovic ◽

Dejan Markovic ◽

Vojkan Dimitrijevic ◽

Dragan Markovic

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Ph Value ◽

Ammonium Nitrogen ◽

Field Analysis ◽

Total Hardness ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Physico Chemical

This paper shows the results obtained in field analysis performed at the Tamis River, starting from the settlement Jasa Tomic - border between Serbia and Romania to Pancevo - confluence of Tamis into the Danube. The Tamis is a 359 km long river rising in the southern Carpathian Mountains. It flows through the Banat region and flows into the Danube near Pancevo. During the years the water quality of the river has severely deteriorated and badly affected the environment and the river ecosystem. In situ measurements enabled determination of physico-chemical parameters of water quality of the Tamis River on every 400 m of the watercourse, such as: water temperature, pH value, electrical conductivity, contents of dissolved oxygen and oxygen saturation. The main reason of higher pollution of Tamis is seen in connection to DTD hydro system. Sampling was performed at 7 points with regard to color, turbidity, total hardness, alkalinity, concentration of ammonium nitrogen, nitrite nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, iron, chlorides and sulphates in samples. The aim of the present work was to evaluate water quality in the Tamis River taking into account significant pollution, which originates from settlements, industry and agriculture, and to suggest appropriate preventive measures to further pollution decreasing of the river's water.

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Water quality of the Beli Lom river

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.1999.0384 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 39 (8) ◽

pp. 55-62 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Anastasios I. Stamou ◽

Bogdana Koumanova ◽

Stoyan Stoyanov ◽

Georgy Atanasov ◽

Konstantinos Pipilis

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Wastewater Treatment ◽

Finite Difference ◽

Treatment Plant ◽

Quality Characteristics ◽

Order Model ◽

The Third ◽

Do Concentration

A general methodology for the study of water quality in rivers is presented. The paper consists of four parts. In the first part the general characteristics of the area of study, which is the Beli Lom river, and its major pollution sources are presented. The effluent of the Razgrad Wastewater Treatment Plant (RWWTP) has been identified as the most significant pollution point source, due to the inadequate performance of the plant. The second part deals with data collection and processing. Four series of data have been collected, including physical, flow and water quality characteristics. In the third part a 1-d, finite-difference, second-order model is presented. In the fourth part, the model is calibrated, for the determination of its main coefficients, and is successfully verified by predicting the BOD and DO concentrations in the Beli Lom river for all series of data. Finally, the model has been applied to determine the maximum BOD and minimum DO effluent concentrations of the RWWTP, so that a minimum DO concentration is maintained throughout the river.

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