EFFECTS OF DREDGING ON DOWNSTREAM WATER QUALITY: EKOLE CREEK, NIGERIA

Water is essential part of ecosystem, so its quality must be ascertained for use especially in Ekole creek of Nigeria where dredging activities is heavy, hence this study examined the dredging effect on the downstream water quality of Ekole creek. Water samples were collected from four points which are; Upstream, Dredge I, Dredge II, and Downstream points. The parameters of the water quality determined showed that Turbidity and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) were higher at the Downstream point with values of 31 NTU and 1664 mg/l respectively; pH was also slightly acidic (6.61); but low in Total Dissolve Solid (TDS), Electrical Conductivity, Nitrate (NO3) and Dissolved Oxygen (DO), as compare to the Upstream. The values of the heavy metals like Pb (3.845 mg/l), Cr (0.612 mg/l) Ni (0.104 mg/l) and Cu (0.128 mg/l), at Downstream point, were above Pb (3.0605 mg/l), Cr (0.0 mg/l), Ni (0.017 mg/l) and Cu (0.102 mg/l) of the Upstream point,before the Dredging points I and II, that have correlative matrix of(Pb>Fe>Mn>Zn>Cu>Ni>Cr) and Pb>Fe>Cr>Mn>Zn>Cu>Ni Downstream point. Is discovered the Downstream water is slightly acidic, high in Turbidity and TSS, but low in TDS, EC, NO3 and DO, as against the WHO drinking-water quality, due the effect of dredging on the water quality of the Ekole Creek. It is inferred that the dredging activities have negative effects on the water quality, which can be hazardous to the health of downstream user, and distort the ecosystem; therefore the commercial dredging activities should be checked in Ekole creek.

Optimization of temperature and pasteurization time of soursop juice (Annona muricata) by response surface methodology in pilot scale

Interest in soursop and its derivatives has increased over time, with many scientific articles reporting its health benefits. Several recent studies reported the presence of bioactive compounds and phytochemicals from soursop juice. However, climatic fruit tends to have different post-harvest handling than others. A series of processes from harvesting to extraction played an important role in its final product. The thermal inactivation of the PPO enzyme, which causes brownish color, can be used to improve the quality of soursop juice. This process can be carried out using the MTLT (Mild Temperature Long Time) pasteurization process using a customized double jacket heater by considering the thermoresistence properties of bioactive compounds in soursop juice. This study aims to determine the optimal formulation for process parameters also provide the optimal choice for the pasteurization process in pilot scale and database for the transition to industrial production. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was a method used to optimize the process and formulation of soursop fruit juice. In this study, two factors were used, namely pasteurization temperature (56-80 °C) and heating time (5-15 min) obtained by previous research to determine the most optimal total Total Phenolic Content (TPC), Total Flavonoid Content (TFC), Color measurement, Total Dissolve Solid and Viscosity.

Internet of Things-based Hydroponic: Literature Review

Hydroponics is a method of growing crops without using soil, with the benefits of controlling the environment and nutrients, conserving water, and reducing labor. The applied technology is used to improve results that have consistency. This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the IoT devices and platforms used in the development of IoT-based hydroponics. Data obtained from the website garuda.ristekbrin.go.id and www.sciencedirect.com from 2016 to 2021. This study is a literature review using the PRISMA method. This method is used for literature review using a systematic and structured basic framework. The results of this study indicate that the variables measured are Temperature, Potential Hydrogen (pH), Total Dissolve Solid, Water Temperature, Humidity, UV, Carbon Dioxide, Soil Moisture and Electrical Conductivity. The device used is the ESP8266, Arduino, and Raspberry PI with the MySQL, Thingspeak, Firebase, Domoticz, and Wyliodrin IoT Platforms.

Effect of Refuse Dump on Ground Water Quality at Farin-Gida Area of Mando, Kaduna State

This study shows the effect s of solid waste dumpsite on ground water quality in Farin-gida, Kaduna State Nigeria. Water samples were collected from six (6) different wells in three(3) strategic areas that have major dumpsites in Farin-gida. These samples were collected in November from both bore holes and hand dug wells within (0-50 meters) to the dumpsite. The following physico-chemical properties of well water was tested for, in the laboratory thus; Total Dissolve Solid, Total Alkalinity, Fluoride, PH, Turbidity and Electrical Conductivity. The results obtained as shown in table 1,2 and 3 respectively indicate that all the wells have varying levels of physico-chemical concentration that is different from the standard as recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) and Nigeria Standard for Drinking Water Quality (NSDWQ), which implies that the water from the study areas are not safe for drinking. Hence, should be treated.

Automatic Filterization For Industrial Drinking Water Quality Based On Internet Of Things

Water that suitable for consumption must comply with several biological, chemical and radioactive requirements. The majority of people not understand the quality of the water they consume, most people only recognize clean and dirty water, without knowing the suitability of this water. Because not all substances contained in water can be seen with the naked eye, so it will be difficult to know whether the water is in accordance with the quality of drinking water or not. This study was aimed at monitoring several drinking water quality parameters in the form of pH (6.5 - 8.5), Turbidity (<5 NTU) temperature (22 ℃ - 27 ℃) and TDS (<500 ppm) using pH sensors, turbidity sensors temperature sensors and TDS sensors, and Ultraviolet light as an inhibitor of bacterial growth. The resulting data is executed by NodeMCU 8266 and forwarded via IoT to be sent to the server and forwarded to the application automatically. The results of the pH sensor readings show a reading accuracy of up to 98.36%, the temperature sensor the reading accuracy reaches 96%, the turbidity sensor has an accuracy level of up to 90.1%, while the TDS (Total Dissolve Solid) sensor has an accuracy level of 95, 16%. Water from the filtration of the water filter can be categorized as suitable for consumption accordance with drinking water standards in the Decree of the Minister of Health No.492 of 2010.

Composition, habitat preference and seasonal variation of malaria vector larval and pupa stage in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Background The study of habitat preference and identification of malaria vector is one of the important steps in malaria control. Knowledge of local Anopheles mosquitoes capable of transmitting malaria parasites has contributed largely to the reduction in the menace caused by malaria infection. This present study examined the habitat nature and identified the species of Anopheles mosquitoes involved in malaria parasites transmission in the study area. Monthly collection and identification of the fourth larval stage was carried out from October 2018 to September 2019. Result The prevalence of An. gambiae complex and An. funestus larvae was 95.86 and 4.15%, respectively. The highest (14.17%) and the least (4.25%) number of larvae were collected in the month of November and May, respectively. Out of the total number of Anopheles mosquito larvae collected during the wet season, 69.77% of the larvae was collected from the clean habitat, while 30.23% was collected from the dirty habitats. During the dry season, the larvae dwell more in dirty aquatic habitat, with 64.74% of the larvae collected from the dirty habitats, while 35.27% was recorded from clean habitats. Statistically, there was no significant difference in the electrical conductivity when comparing both seasons (P = 0.19; X2 = 53.14). The average recorded electrical conductivity in dry and wet seasons were 350.76 µS/cm and 178.91 µS/cm, respectively. The pH recorded in dry and wet seasons were 6.78 and 7.04, respectively. There was no significant difference in the pH when both seasons were compared (P = 0.13; X2 = 54.89). The total dissolve solid where not significant different (P = 0.58; X2 = 13.35) when both seasons were compared. The temperature (P = 0.04; X2 = 43.54) and dissolve oxygen (P = 0.00; X2 = 30.09) were significantly different comparing dry and wet seasons in all the habitats where the immature stages of Anopheles mosquitoes were collected. Conclusion The study revealed major vector of malaria parasite in the study location, also the pattern of their breeding during dry and rainy season which is influenced by some selected ecological factors.

ANALISIS KUALITAS TOTAL DISSOLVE SOLID (TDS) AIR MINUM ISI ULANG DI KECAMATAN PAMBOANG

Dalam tubuh manusia sebagian besar terdiri dari air. Tubuh orang dewasa sekitar 55%-60%, untuk anak-anak sekitar 65%, dan untuk bayi sekitar 80%. Tentu dengan kondisi seperti ini kebutuhan konsumsi air minum masyarakat yang tinggitidak dapat dielakkan lagi. Air tanah mengandung zat-zat mineral dalam konsentrasi yang sangat tinggi. sudah seharusnya melalui proses pengolahan sebelum diminum langsung untuk mendapatkan kondisi air yang aman untuk diminum.Termasuk dalam hal kondisi fisik air, seperti TDS (total dissolve solid) air. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis kualitas TDS (total dissolve solid) air minum isi ulang di Kecamatan Pamboang tahun 2018.Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah depot air minum yang terdiri dari Depot YY, Depot AM, dan Depot AN. Dengan beberapa kriteria subjek, yaitu air baku, air siap minum, dan depot air minum dikecamatan pamboang ( system pengolah air depot), dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan triagualsi metode, yaitu pertama menggunakan sumber air baku dan air siap minum dari ketiga depot air minum (subjek penelitian) sebagai sumber data, ke-dua menggunakan alat digital TDs Meter Hold untuk menentukan nilai kualitas TDS (total dissolve solid) air, ke-tiga menggunakan lembar observasi sebagai media pencatatan hasil pengukuran yang dilakukan dalam penelitian, yaitu kualitas TDS (total dissolve solid) air, ke-empat dokumentasi dengan menggunakan kamera handphone untuk mengabadikan kondisi sekitar tempat penelitian. Analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif yang terdiri dari reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terjadi perubahan pada kualitas TDS (total dissolve solid) air setelah melalui system pengolah air depot dengan persentase perubahan yang berbeda-beda. Pada pemeriksaan pertama (air baku) nilai kualitas TDS (total dissolve solid) air belum memenuhi syarat untuk di minum lansung, sedangkan pada meriksaan ke dua atau setelah melalui system pengolah air depot nilai kualitas TDS (total dissolve solid) air dinyatakan telah memenuhi syarat kualitas air minum menurut PERMENKES No. 492.

Karakterisasi Mineral Magnetik Sedimen Sungai Citarum Hilir Melalui Analisa Sifat Magnetik, Mineralogi serta Morfologi Magnetik

Sungai Citarum merupakan sungai utama yang ada di Provinsi Jawa Barat yang sangat penting bagi kehidupan sosial dan ekonomi. Di bagian hilir, Sungai Citarum ini banyak melewati daerah pemukiman padat penduduk, daerah industri, dan bahkan pesawahan. Oleh karena itu, perlu kajian mengenai kondisi Sungai Citarum salah satunya dengan mengidentifikasi parameter electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolve solid (TDS), pH dan suhu serta karakteristik mineral magnetik pada sedimen melalui analisis sifat magnetik, mineralogi dan morfologi magnetiknya. Pengukuran parameter EC, TDS, pH dan suhu dilakukan secara in situ pada sampel air Sungai Citarum, pengukuran sifat magnetik dilakukan pada sampel sedimen yang telah dipreprasi, sedangkan pengukuran mineralogi dan morfologi dilakukan pada sampel sedimen yang telah diekstraksi. Sifat magnetik sedimen diketahui dari nilai suseptibilitas magnetik dual frekuensi yang diukur menggunakan Bartington Magnetik Susceptibilitymeter, sedangkan mineralogi dan morfologi magnetik diketahui berdasarkan hasil pengukuran scanning electron microscope–energy disperdsive x-ray (SEM-EDS) dan x-ray diffractometer (XRD). Hasil pengukuran secara in situ pada sampel air menunjukkan bahwa rentang nilai EC, TDS, pH dan suhu berturut-turut adalah (200–4120) mS/cm, (100–2060) ppt, 7,34–9,22, dan (26,8–32,6) oC. Sedangkan, hasil pengukuran sifat magnetik menunjukkan bahwa sampel sedimen Sungai Citarum bagian hilir memiliki nilai suseptibilitas magnetik frekuensi rendah (cLF) dengan rentang (65,00–173,80) x 10-8 m3/kg, sedangkan rentang nilai suseptibilitas magnetik frekuensi tinggi (cHF) adalah (64,90–165,70) x 10-8 m3/kg. Dari kedua pengukuran cLF dan cHF diperoleh rentang nilai cFD (%) sebesar 0,15–4,66. Selanjutnya, hasil analisis morfologi dari citra SEM-EDS dan analisis mineralogi berdasarkan pengukuran XRD menunjukkan dominasi jenis mineral magnetik pada sampel sedimen adalah magnetit. Mineral magnetit ini memiliki morfologi berbentuk oktahedral sebagai representasi mineral magnetik alami dan ada pula yang berbentuk spherule sebagai representasi mineral magnetik karena adanya proses oksidasi akibat kehadiran material antropogenik pada sedimen Sungai Citarum bagian hilir.

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128 Bit untuk Keamanan Data Internet of Things (IoT) Tanaman Hidroponik

One method of growing vegetables is to use hydroponics by utilizing water as the medium used. In this era of rapidly developing technology, one of which is Internet of Things (IoT) is a system between computers or objects that can connect and exchange data without requiring interaction, because the data sent is public data, a security system is needed to secure the data sent. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128 bits are used to secure data sent by users or data received by users, using a private key so that data security is maintained. The process of encryption and decryption was carried out through the website using an Arduino Uno microcontroller, SoC version ESP 8266. To adjust the rules for controlling plant needs such as Total Dissolve Solid (TDS), Potential Hydrogen (PH), temperature, and distance, this study uses Sensor2. Database in the research used to facilitate computerized access to assist the process of caring for IoT-based hydroponic plants. The final results have been tested in the encryption decryption process, Avalanche Effect (AE), entropy and Bit Error Ratio (BER). The AE yield 58.01% as highest score, the highest entropy was 6.3566 while all data resulted in BER = 0.