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Talukdar S, Shahfahad, Bera S, Naikoo MW, Ramana GV, Mallik S, Kumar PA, Rahman A. Optimisation and interpretation of machine and deep learning models for improved water quality management in Lake Loktak. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 351:119866. [PMID: 38147770 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Loktak Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Manipur, India, is critical for the eco-hydrology and economy of the region, but faces deteriorating water quality due to urbanisation, anthropogenic activities, and domestic sewage. Addressing the urgent need for effective pollution management, this study aims to assess the lake's water quality status using the water quality index (WQI) and develop advanced machine learning (ML) tools for WQI assessment and ML model interpretation to improve pollution management decision making. The WQI was assessed using entropy-based weighting arithmetic and three ML models - Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM), Random Forest (RF) and Deep Neural Network (DNN) - were optimised using a grid search algorithm in the H2O Application Programming Interface (API). These models were validated by various metrics and interpreted globally and locally via Partial Dependency Plot (PDP), Accumulated Local Effect (ALE) and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP). The results show a WQI range of 72.38-100, with 52.7% of samples categorised as very poor. The RF model outperformed GBM and DNN and showed the highest accuracy and generalisation ability, which is reflected in the superior R2 values (0.97 in training, 0.9 in test) and the lower root mean square error (RMSE). RF's minimal margin of error and reliable feature interpretation contrasted with DNN's larger margin of error and inconsistency, which affected its usefulness for decision making. Turbidity was found to be a critical predictive feature in all models, significantly influencing WQI, with other variables such as pH and temperature also playing an important role. SHAP dependency plots illustrated the direct relationship between key water quality parameters such as turbidity and WQI predictions. The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive approach to the evaluation and interpretation of ML models for WQI estimation, which provides a nuanced understanding of water quality dynamics in Loktak Lake. By identifying the most effective ML models and key predictive functions, this study provides invaluable insights for water quality management and paves the way for targeted strategies to monitor and improve water quality in this vital freshwater ecosystem.
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- Swapan Talukdar
- Department of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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- Department of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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- Department of Geography, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar, 823001, India.
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- Department of Geography & Disaster Management, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, 190006, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institution of Technology, Agaratala, Tripura, 799046, India.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, National Institution of Technology, Imphal, Manipur, 795004, India.
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- Department of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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Sarkar DJ, Das Sarkar S, V SK, Chanu TN, Banerjee T, Chakraborty L, Bhor M, Nag SK, Samanta S, Das BK. Ameliorative effect of natural floating island as fish aggregating devices on heavy metals distribution in a freshwater wetland. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 336:122428. [PMID: 37611791 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Growing human population and climate change are leading reasons for water quality deterioration globally; and ecologically important waterbodies including freshwater wetlands are in a vulnerable state due to increasing concentrations of pollutants like heavy metals. Given the declining health of these valuable resources, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of natural floating island in the form of fish aggregating devices (FADs) made of native weed mass on the distribution of heavy metals in the abiotic and bio compartments of a freshwater wetland. Lower concentrations of surface water heavy metals were observed inside the FADs with a reduction of 73.91%, 65.22% and 40.57-49.16% for Cd, Pb and other metals (viz. Co, Cr, Cu, Ni and Zn), respectively as compared to outside FAD. These led to 14.72-55.39% reduction in the heavy metal pollution indices inside the FAD surface water. The fish species inside the FADs were also found less contaminated (24.07-25.07% reduction) with lower health risk indices. The study signifies the valuable contribution of natural floating island as FADs in ameliorating the effect of heavy metals pollution emphasizing the tremendous role of the natural floating islands in sustainable maintenance of freshwater wetlands for better human health and livelihood.
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- Dhruba Jyoti Sarkar
- Aquatic Environmental Biotechnology Nanotechnology Division, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India.
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- Fisheries Resource Assessment & Informatics Division, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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- Aquatic Environmental Biotechnology Nanotechnology Division, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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- Fisheries Resource Assessment & Informatics Division, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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- Aquatic Environmental Biotechnology Nanotechnology Division, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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- Fisheries Resource Assessment & Informatics Division, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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- Fisheries Resource Assessment & Informatics Division, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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- Fisheries Resource Assessment & Informatics Division, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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- Riverine and Estuarine Fisheries Division, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India
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- Aquatic Environmental Biotechnology Nanotechnology Division, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, 700120, India.
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Haq AU, Muhammad S. Spatial distribution of drinking and irrigation water quality indices of Ghizer River Basin, northern Pakistan. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:20020-20030. [PMID: 36241838 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23478-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Determining the water contamination of a river that threatens the dependent ecological community is a pillar for sustainable management. For this purpose, the present study aimed to examine the water quality of the Ghizer River Basin (GRB), Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan, for drinking and irrigation. Water samples (n = 55) were collected from the GRB and analyzed for physicochemical parameters. Water basic parameters and anions were measured using the multi-parameter analyzer (CONSORT 6030, Belgium) and cations by the atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS, AAnalyst 700, PerkinElmer, USA). Physiochemical parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), iodide (I), chloride (Cl), fluoride (F), nitrate (NO3), sulfate (SO4), bicarbonate (HCO3), turbidity, calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), and sodium (Na) were noted to be within the drinking water permissible limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, pH and turbidity surpassed their respective limits in 2% and 48% of water samples, respectively. Samples were assessed for water quality index (WQI) and irrigation water quality (IWQ) indices. The WQI values for most samples in the GRB were noted in the excellent (38.2%), good (58.2%), and poor (3.6%) categories. Similarly, most IWQ indices revealed that water is suitable and recommended for irrigation. Gibbs plots showed that most water samples in the GRB were noted in the precipitation dominance zone. The piper plot revealed the calcium-chloride (Ca-Cl) dominant hydrochemical facies.
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- Ayaz Ul Haq
- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25130, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, 25130, Pakistan.
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Draft genome sequence and potential identification of a biosurfactant from Brevibacterium casei strain LS14 an isolate from fresh water Loktak Lake. 3 Biotech 2021; 11:326. [PMID: 34194910 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-021-02867-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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This study reports the whole-genome sequencing and sequence analysis of a bacterial isolate Brevibacterium casei strain LS14, isolated from Loktak Lake, Imphal, India. The de novo assembled genome reported in this paper featured a size of 3,809,532 bp, has GC content of 68% and contains 3602 genomic features, including 3551 protein-coding genes, 46 tRNA and 5rRNA. A biosurfactant biosynthesis gene cluster in the genome of the isolated strain was identified using AntiSMASH online tool V3.0.5 and KAAS (KEGG Automatic Annotation Server). The presence of biosurfactant was demonstrated by drop collapse, oil displacement and emulsification index. Subsequent chemical characterization using FTIR and LC-MS analyses revealed surfactin and terpene containing biosurfactant moieties. Also, the presence of genes involved in terpenoid synthesis pathway in the genome sequence may account for biosurfactant terpenoid backbone, but genes for later-stage conversion of terpenoid to biosurfactant were not ascertained. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-021-02867-9.
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Spatio-temporal variations in physicochemical water quality parameters of Lake Bunyonyi, Southwestern Uganda. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-021-04672-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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AbstractThe current study was carried out to examine the spatial and temporal variations of physicochemical water quality parameters of Lake Bunyonyi. The observations were made on the surface water of Lake Bunyonyi for 1 year to determine the water quality. The basic 12 variables used to determine the quality of water were measured monthly at nine stations. Water temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), turbidity, electric conductivity (EC), pH and Secchi depth (SD) were measured in the field, while parameters like total nitrogen (TN), total phosphorus (TP), nitrite-nitrogen (NO2-N), nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N), soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) were determined following APHA 2017 standard guidelines for physicochemical analysis. Taking into account standard guidelines for drinking water by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the water quality index (WQI) was used to determine the water quality. Temperature, DO, pH, turbidity and EC did not differ significantly among the study stations (p > 0.05) but showed significant temporal variations among the study months (p < 0.05). Likewise, TN, TP, NO2-N, NO3-N and SRP did not differ significantly among the study stations (p > 0.05) but showed significant temporal variations among the study months (p < 0.05). The WQI values ranged from 28.36 to 49 across and from 28.2 to 56.2 between study months with an overall mean value of 36.9. The measured water quality variables did not exceed the UNBS and WHO standards for drinking water in all months and at all stations. According to these values, the water quality of Lake Bunyonyi generally belongs to the ‘good’ class in terms of drinking water quality based on the WQI classification. The study findings are fundamentally important for policy makers in setting guidelines for effective lake management.
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Hazarika AK, Kalita U, Michael RG, Panthi S, Das D. Ecological status of a freshwater tectonic lake of the indo-burmese province: Implications for livelihood development. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0240685. [PMID: 33147227 PMCID: PMC7641454 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Tectonic lakes are among the most geologically fascinating and environmentally versatile hydrobiological systems found on the earth's surface. We conducted a study on the limnology of Tasek Lake, a tectonic lake located in the Indo-Burma Province of the South Asian region. Physico-chemical parameters of the lake's water along with its plankton were considered for the study. Their relationship was analysed by understanding their seasonal variations and through linear regression models. The water quality index (WQI), plankton diversity indices and canonical correspondence analysis (CCA) were computed. The ichthyofaunal diversity was also studied to get an insight into the lake's fishery potential. A preliminary assessment on the economic feasibility of converting Tasek Lake into a fishery was also completed. Results indicate moderate eutrophication in the lake and the plankton population is observed to be rich and abundant. The WQI value confirms the water to be of "very poor" quality. The CCA was done to analyze the relationships of physico-chemical parameters with months and seasons, and the relation between seasons and plankton assemblages. Results corroborate the results of WQI. Identified fish population suggest ample fishery potential of the lake. The economic assessment reveals that in order to maintain the ecological sustainability of the lake, it should be transformed into a recreational fishery, following a catch-and-release model. The study calls for urgent restoration of the lake so that not only its pristine ecology is survived but also its fishery potential is sustainably harnessed and local livelihood is improved.
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- Department of Economics, Cotton University, Guwahati, India
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- Former Professor and Vice-Chancellor, North Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, India
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- Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment, Gandaki Province, Pokhara, Nepal
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- Department of Statistics, Cotton University, Guwahati, India
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Das Kangabam R, Silla Y, Goswami G, Barooah M. Bacterial Operational Taxonomic Units Replace the Interactive Roles of Other Operational Taxonomic Units Under Strong Environmental Changes. Curr Genomics 2020; 21:512-524. [PMID: 33214767 PMCID: PMC7604743 DOI: 10.2174/1389202921999200716104355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background Microorganisms are an important component of an aquatic ecosystem and play a critical role in the biogeochemical cycle which influences the circulation of the materials and maintains the balance in aquatic ecosystems. Objective The seasonal variation along with the impact of anthropogenic activities, water quality, bacterial community composition and dynamics in the Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake of North East India, located in the Indo-Burma hotspot region was assessed during post-monsoon and winter season through metagenome analysis. Methods Five soil samples were collected during Post-monsoon and winter season from the Loktak Lake that had undergone different anthropogenic impacts. The metagenomic DNA of the soil samples was extracted using commercial metagenomic DNA extraction kits following the manufacturer’s instruction. The extracted DNA was used to prepare the NGS library and sequenced in the Illumina MiSeq platform. Results Metagenomics analysis reveals Proteobacteria as the predominant community followed by Acidobacteria and Actinobacteria. The presence of these groups of bacteria indicates nitrogen fixation, oxidation of iron, sulfur, methane, and source of novel antibiotic candidates. The bacterial members belonging to different groups were involved in various biogeochemical processes, including fixation of carbon and nitrogen, producing streptomycin, gramicidin and perform oxidation of sulfur, sulfide, ammonia, and methane. Conclusion The outcome of this study provides a valuable dataset representing a seasonal profile across various land use and analysis, targeting at establishing an understanding of how the microbial communities vary across the land use and the role of keystone taxa. The findings may contribute to searches for microbial bio-indicators as biodiversity markers for improving the aquatic ecosystem of the Loktak Lake.
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- Rajiv Das Kangabam
- 1Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, India; 2Advanced Computational and Data Sciences Division, CSIR- North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-785006, India; 3DBT North East Centre for Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, India
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- 1Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, India; 2Advanced Computational and Data Sciences Division, CSIR- North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-785006, India; 3DBT North East Centre for Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, India
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- 1Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, India; 2Advanced Computational and Data Sciences Division, CSIR- North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-785006, India; 3DBT North East Centre for Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, India
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- 1Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, India; 2Advanced Computational and Data Sciences Division, CSIR- North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat-785006, India; 3DBT North East Centre for Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, India
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Chaves MDJS, Barbosa SC, Malinowski MDM, Volpato D, Castro ÍB, Franco TCRDS, Primel EG. Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in a Brazilian wetland of international importance: Occurrence and environmental risk assessment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 734:139374. [PMID: 32460076 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Despite the fact that the occurrence of emerging contaminants in the environment has become frequent in recent decades, the seasonal dynamics of contaminants in different environmental compartments are little studied in protected areas influenced by effluent discharges. In this study, the seasonal and spatial occurrence of 33 pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) was investigated in surface waters and sediments from Anil and Bacanga rivers (northeast of Brazil). The studied area is located within a Wetland of International Importance by Ramsar Convention (Amazon Estuary and its Mangroves). Sample preparation was carried out using solid-phase extraction and QuEChERS, for water and sediment samples, respectively and all determinations were performed by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Eleven PPCPs were detected in water samples and 14 in sediments. In aqueous samples, caffeine was the most occurring compound reaching 13,798 ng L-1. In addition, high levels of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, sulfamethoxazole, carbamazepine and diclofenac were also observed. In the sediment samples, triclocarban, benzophenone-3, ketoconazole and methylparaben were also detected. The spatial and temporal distribution of the assessed molecules indicates urbanization and anthropic activities as relevant sources of PPCPs in the region. Moreover, the levels of acetaminophen, caffeine, diclofenac, ibuprofen, benzophenone-3, triclosan and triclocarban measured within the Ramsar site pose a high risk to aquatic and terrestrial organisms. These findings indicate potential threats to the allegedly protected biodiversity and, therefore, urgent actions are needed to effectively protect this unique and vulnerable area.
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- Marisa de Jesus Silva Chaves
- Post-Graduate Program in Technological and Environmental Chemistry, Escola de Química e Alimentos, Laboratório de Análise de Compostos Orgânicos e Metais (LACOM), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Av Itália, km 8, Rio Grande, RS 96201-900, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Technological and Environmental Chemistry, Escola de Química e Alimentos, Laboratório de Análise de Compostos Orgânicos e Metais (LACOM), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Av Itália, km 8, Rio Grande, RS 96201-900, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Technological and Environmental Chemistry, Escola de Química e Alimentos, Laboratório de Análise de Compostos Orgânicos e Metais (LACOM), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Av Itália, km 8, Rio Grande, RS 96201-900, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Technological and Environmental Chemistry, Escola de Química e Alimentos, Laboratório de Análise de Compostos Orgânicos e Metais (LACOM), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Av Itália, km 8, Rio Grande, RS 96201-900, Brazil
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- Instituto do Mar, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Campus Baixada Santista, Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia Química, Laboratório de Química Analítica e Ecotoxicologia, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Av dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga, São Luís, MA 65080805, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Technological and Environmental Chemistry, Escola de Química e Alimentos, Laboratório de Análise de Compostos Orgânicos e Metais (LACOM), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Av Itália, km 8, Rio Grande, RS 96201-900, Brazil.
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Jarvis P. Environmental technology for the sustainable development goals (SDGs). ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2020; 41:2155-2156. [PMID: 32431229 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2020.1772547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Dar SA, Bhat SU, Aneaus S, Rashid I. A geospatial approach for limnological characterization of Nigeen Lake, Kashmir Himalaya. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2020; 192:121. [PMID: 31953600 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-020-8091-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The lakes of Kashmir Valley show multiple signs of deterioration. This study integrated multiple datasets pertaining to the land system, lake bathymetry and water quality in GIS environment to limnologically characterize the Nigeen Lake. Settlements in the vicinity of the lake were mapped using high-resolution satellite data of 2003 and 2016. Lake depths measured at 235 points spread across the lake surface were used to produce the detailed bathymetry of Nigeen Lake. Surface water quality data at five sites pertaining to 22 physico-chemical parameters was analyzed for limnological characterization of the lake. The quality of lake water is within the permissible limits as per the drinking water standards set forth by World Health Organization (WHO); however, the values of secchi-disc transparency (0.52-1.39 m) and total phosphorous (184-687 μg L-1) indicate hypereutrophic state of the lake. The settlements in the lake vicinity expanded by 30% from 2003 to 2016. The bathymetry analysis revealed that the lake depth varied from 1.02 to 6.07 m. The reckless urbanization and inadequate sewage treatment system together with high residence time of water in the Nigeen Lake are responsible for enhanced nutrient enrichment and deterioration in water quality.
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- Shahid Ahmad Dar
- Department of Environmental Science, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, India
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- Geoinformatics Program, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, India
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- Geoinformatics Program, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190006, India.
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Tian H, Yu GA, Tong L, Li R, Huang HQ, Bridhikitti A, Prabamroong T. Water Quality of the Mun River in Thailand-Spatiotemporal Variations and Potential Causes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16203906. [PMID: 31618861 PMCID: PMC6843171 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16203906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Revised: 10/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The water quality of the Mun River, one of the largest tributaries of the Mekong River and an important agricultural area in Thailand, is investigated to determine its status, identify spatiotemporal variations and distinguish the potential causes. Water quality dataset based on monitoring in the last two decades (1997–2017) from 21 monitoring sites distributed across the basin were analyzed using seasonal Kendall test and water quality index (WQI) method. The Kendall test shows significant declines in fecal coliform bacteria (FCB) and ammonia (NH3) in the upper reaches and increases in nitrate (NO3) and NH3 in the lower reaches. Strong temporal and spatial fluctuations were observed in both the concentrations of individual parameters and the WQI values. Seasonal variation of water quality was observed at each monitoring site. WQI values in August (flood season) were generally among the lowest, compared to other seasons. Spatially, sites in the upper reaches generally having lower WQI values than those in the lower reaches. Excessive phosphorus is the primary cause of water quality degradation in the upper reaches, while nitrogen is the primary parameter for water quality degradation in the lower reaches. Urban built-up land is an important “source” of water pollutants in the lower basin, while agricultural land plays a dual role, affecting across the basin.
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- Haoyu Tian
- College of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Water Cycle and Related Land Surface Processes, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
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- College of Water Resources and Civil Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Water Cycle and Related Land Surface Processes, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Water Cycle and Related Land Surface Processes, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
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- Environmental Engineering and Disaster Management Program, School of Interdisciplinary Studies, Mahidol University Kanchanaburi Campus, Kanchanaburi 71150, Thailand.
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- Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand.
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Nong X, Shao D, Xiao Y, Zhong AH. Spatio-temporal Characterization Analysis and Water Quality Assessment of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project of China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16122227. [PMID: 31238589 PMCID: PMC6617191 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16122227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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In this article, a data matrix of 20 indicators (6960 observations) was obtained from 29 water quality monitoring stations of the Middle Route (MR) of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project of China (SNWDPC). Multivariate statistical techniques including analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation analysis (CA), and principal component analysis (PCA) were applied to understand and identify the interrelationships between the different indicators and the most contributive sources of anthropogenic and natural impacts on water quality. The water quality index (WQI) was used to assess the classification and variation of water quality. The distributions of the indicators revealed that six heavy-metal indicators including arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), selenium (Se), and lead (Pb) were within the Class I standard, while the As, Pb, and Cd displayed spatial variation. Moreover, some physicochemical indicators such as dissolved oxygen, 5-day biochemical oxygen demand (as BOD5), and total phosphorus (TP) had spatio-temporal variability. The correlation analysis result demonstrated that As, Hg, Cd, Cr, Se, Pb, copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) had high correlation coefficients. The PCA result extracted three principal components (PC) accounting for 82.67% of the total variance, while the first PC was indicative of the mixed sources of anthropogenic and natural contributions, the second and the third PCs were mainly controlled by human activities and natural sources, respectively. The calculation results of the WQI showed an excellent water quality of the MR of the SNWDPC where the values of the stations ranged from 10.49 to 17.93, while Hg was the key indicator to determine the WQI > 20 of six stations, which indicated that the Hg can be the main potential threat to water quality and human health in this project. The result suggests that special attention should be paid to the monitoring of Hg, and the investigation and supervision within the areas of high-density human activities in this project should be taken to control the impacts of urban and industrial production and risk sources on water quality.
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- Xizhi Nong
- State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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Mutlu E. Evaluation of spatio-temporal variations in water quality of Zerveli stream (northern Turkey) based on water quality index and multivariate statistical analyses. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2019; 191:335. [PMID: 31049701 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-019-7473-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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This study of Zerveli stream, Kastamonu, aims to present an assessment of its water quality and to determine the basic factors having a significant effect on the water to identify how these factors account for variations in water quality. Samples of surface water were obtained on a monthly basis between December 2016 and November 2017 at 11 stations along the watercourse. According to these samples, 28 different water quality parameters determining the water quality were evaluated. The results were assessed with respect to the environmental water quality and irrigation water quality. For this purpose, the water quality index (WQI), sodium absorption rate (SAR), sodium percentage (%Na), and residual sodium carbonate (RSC) parameters were calculated. WQI values within the year ranged between 17.26 (excellent) and 223.05 (very poor). Based on the monthly mean values, the water quality was found to be good in December, February, July, and August and poor in the remaining months. Water quality tended to deteriorate the greater the distance from the water source. According to factor analysis (FA), salinity, pH, temperature (T), electrical conductivity (EC), suspended solid matter (SSM), chemical oxygen demand (COD), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), SO42-, SO32-, NO2--N, NO-3-N, NH+4-N, and Cl are the main variables responsible for changes in the ecosystem. According to analysis of the irrigation water quality, the stream was found to be suitable for irrigation in terms of SAR (1.07-3.25) and %Na (37.58-61.89) but problematic in terms of RSC (3.80-5.58) values.
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- Ekrem Mutlu
- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Kastamonu University, Kuzeykent Campus, 37000, Kastamonu, Turkey.
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Kükrer S, Mutlu E. Assessment of surface water quality using water quality index and multivariate statistical analyses in Saraydüzü Dam Lake, Turkey. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2019; 191:71. [PMID: 30645674 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-019-7197-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In this study, observations were carried out in the surface waters of Saraydüzü Dam Lake within Sinop provincial borders for 1 year to determine water quality. The basic 28 variables used to determine water quality were measured monthly at six stations. Taking into account the World Health Organization's drinking water standards, the water quality index (WQI) and Turkey's Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs Surface Water Quality Regulations (SWQR) were used in determining the water quality. In addition, irrigation water quality was examined. For this, sodium absorption rates (SAR), sodium percentage and residual sodium carbonate (RSC) values were calculated. WQI values in the lake were found to be between 17.62 and 29.88. Water quality parameters did not exceed the recommended limit values in all months and at all stations. According to these values, the Saraydüzü Dam Lake water belongs to the 'very good' class in terms of drinking water quality. The results obtained showed that there were no nitrogen or phosphate inputs that could harm the ecosystem in the lake and that there were no low/insufficient ambient oxygen conditions resulting from excessive oxygen consumption during the degradation process of organic matter. All water quality parametres are well below the permissible limits except some heavy metals according to SWQR. Cu, Zn and Fe were found to exceed the limit values. The water quality of irrigation water was found to be good in terms of SAR and sodium percentage, whereas RSC was observed to have varying qualities during the year and not be suitable for irrigation in some months. According to results of factor analysis (FA), pH, temperature, electrical conductivity, suspended solid matter (SSM), biological oxygen demand (BOD), total hardness (TH),total alkalinity (TA), calcium, nitrate, ammonium, mercury and dissolved oxygen are the main variables responsible for the processes in the ecosystem.
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- Serkan Kükrer
- Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ardahan University, Ardahan, Turkey.
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- Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey
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Kangabam RD, Selvaraj M, Govindaraju M. Spatio-temporal analysis of floating islands and their behavioral changes in Loktak Lake with respect to biodiversity using remote sensing and GIS techniques. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2018; 190:118. [PMID: 29411121 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-018-6485-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The presence of floating islands is a unique characteristic of Loktak Lake. Floating islands play a significant role in ecosystem services and ecological processes and functioning. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, and a demand for more resources have led to changes in the landscape patterns at Loktak Lake in past three decades, thereby degrading and threatening the fragile ecosystem. The aim of the present study is to assess the changes in land use practices of the Phumdis by analyzing data from the past 38 years with remote sensing techniques. Landsat images from 1977, 1988, 1999 and an Indian remote sensing image from 2015 were used to assess the land use/land cover changes. The methodology adopted is a supervised classification using the maximum likelihood technique in ERDAS software. Five land used classes were employed: open water bodies, agricultural areas, Phumdis with thick vegetation, and Phumdis with thin vegetation and settlements. The results indicate that the highest loss of land used class was in Phumdis with thin vegetation (49.38 km2) followed by Phumdis with thick vegetation (8.59 km2), while there was an overall increase in open water bodies (27.00 km2), agricultural areas (25.33 km2), and settlement (5.75 km2). Our study highlights the loss of floating islands from the Loktak as a major concern that will lead to the destruction of the only "floating national park in the world." There is a high probability of extinction of the Sangai, an important keystone species found in the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot, if floating islands are not protected through sustainable development.
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- Rajiv Das Kangabam
- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, School of Environmental Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620024, India.
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, 785013, India.
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- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, School of Environmental Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620024, India
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- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, School of Environmental Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620024, India
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