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512 articles for “water quality”
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Practices of Stormwater Management in Addis Ababa and Recommended Strategies for Sustainable Stormwater Management
Abstract: This paper reports the practices of stormwater management in Addis Ababa and recommends strategy for the sustainable utilization of water resources. Addis Ababa which is the capital of Ethiopia and seat of African Union is suffering from overtopping, flash and river flooding. These coupled with the high rate of urbanization worsens the problem of river water quality and caused degradation. Quantitative and qualitative as well as exploratory and descriptive methods …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 19–38 Read article
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DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A POND SURFACE CLEANING ROBOT WITH SOLAR POWER INTEGRATION
Abstract: There has been a significant increase in water pollution with waste products such as plastic waste, leaves, algae, paper waste, and organic waste as a result of the rapid pace of urbanization and wrong waste disposal practices. This results in poor water quality and environmental hazards among others. Conventional systems for cleaning ponds use man-power and fuel-operated machines that are not only labor intensive and time consuming but are not …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Design and Fabrication of Mini-Household Water Treatment System
Abstract: Access to safe drinking water remains a serious challenge in many developing countries, including Nigeria, due to pollution, poor infrastructure, and ineffective water management. This study presents the design, fabrication, and performance evaluation of a mini household water treatment system that uses charcoal carbon derived from desert date wood. The project aims to provide a low-cost, gravity-driven, and sustainable water purification solution for rural and peri-urban households. The system consists …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–37 Read article
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Ground Water Studies of Vijayagopalapuram Village, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India Using Geospatial Technology
Abstract: Vijayagopalapuram, a revenue village in Kanigiri mandal of Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, India is a severely drought affected area. This village lies between longitude 79°27'12" to 79°30 45" E and latitude 15°16'40" to 15°18'45" N with geographical area of 857 ha. The average annual rainfall of Kanigiri mandal is 813.4 mm. The main lithological units in the Vijayagopalapuram village include Quartz-Chlorite-Sericite (QCS) Schist and Quartzite (DQt) rocks. These rocks represent …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Drawbacks of the Water Monitoring System
Abstract: Water quality stands as a paramount determinant influencing human existence. Purity tests for the water must often be performed immediately. There will need to be testing at multiple locations if the area to be studied is large. If the geographical area under consideration is extensive or large, testing will need to take place at multiple locations within that area. Continual assessments of the water's quality will be difficult and time-consuming. …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Effect of Solid Waste Leachate on the Quality of Underground Water Around Ruhueli Dumpsite in Rumuomoi Community, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: This study investigated the impact of open dumpsite leachate on groundwater quality by examining the physicochemical and microbiological properties of groundwater within the vicinity of a dumpsite in Ruhueli-Rumuomoi community, Rumuigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria. Groundwater samples were taken from three different boreholes in the study area at a distance of 30 m, 60 m and 90 m from the dumpsite. The results of the physicochemical parameters revealed that pH ranged …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Assessing the Diversity of Migratory Fishes in the Shivnath River, Chhattisgarh, India
Abstract: The Shivnath River, a major tributary of the Mahanadi River in Chhattisgarh, India, is home to various migratory fish species. These fish are vital to the river’s ecosystem and provide important sources of income and food for local communities. This study looks at the diversity, distribution, and conservation status of these migratory fish species in the Shivnath River. Through extensive field surveys, researchers identified 10 migratory fish species in the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 45–51 Read article
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Hydrochemical Characterization and Evaluation of Groundwater Quality of Delhi Region
Abstract: A hydrochemical study was conducted in Delhi to identify the chemical composition of ground water and water quality with respect to drinking purpose. 22 groundwater samples from various locations in Delhi region were investigated. The various physic-chemical parameters such as pH, total dissolved solids, total hardness, calcium, magnesium, total alkalinity, chloride, fluoride, nitrate, sulphate, sodium and iron were determined. Piper diagram and water quality index were used to determine hydrochemical …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Implosion Water Treatment Versus Traditional Methods
Abstract: The first worry of all people is the quality of the water. The majority of the water that is accessible is unfit for immediate usage. Certain methods are frequently employed to purify water for optimal use. These methods include UV treatment, chemical treatments, reverse osmosis, filtration, and ultrafiltration, among others. Each of these water treatment methods is applied separately or in combination. There are benefits and drawbacks to each of …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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Physicochemical and Microbiological Analysis of Consumable Water in Kolkata and Surrounding Areas
Abstract: The basic need of humans for their survival is food, water and air. Drinking water is said to be the most essential requirement for life available on Earth. The increase in population is one of the factors for the crisis of drinking water all over the state. This shortage of drinking water is due to the effects of pollution in the water samples such as mixing of sewage waters and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Application of Some Essential Bacterial Probiotics in Aquaculture: A Review
Abstract: Aquaculture plays an essential role in maintaining food security and sustainable lives for the world’s ever-growing population. Due to the expansion, intensification, and variety of aquaculture methods, aquatic animals confront significant challenges, including disease outbreaks, decreasing output, and risks to the sustainability of the sector. Poor soil conditions in aquaculture cause higher mortality, a higher prevalence of diseases, and lower yields of aquatic organisms. Overfeeding, dead animals, and feces from …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Water Distribution Network in Airoli City to Digha Village
Abstract: Water is a fundamental component expected for the food of life. Interest in drinking is expanding on a ceaseless premise with the related expanding populace. In India, the organic market of water is expanding and prevalent. Water dissemination network frameworks are intended to distribute water from a source in a sufficient amount, quality, and at good strain to every individual purchaser. The water circulation framework implies any mix of lines, …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 45–54 Read article
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Prioritization, Characterization and Geo-spatial Location of River Training Structures for Vrishabhavathi River using GIS Techniques
Abstract: Bengaluru drainage characteristics of natural catchments have drastically altered due to unplanned urbanization, increasing volume and rate of surface runoff. The frequent blockage of drainage system due to indiscriminate disposal of solid waste, encroachment of wetlands and increasing volume of flow makes coping up and worsening the present drainage systems. These problems of urban floods can be prevented by taking necessary precautions in places where these urban floods could occur. …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 33–45 Read article
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Physicochemical Analysis of Groundwater Quality In Owerri Municipal, Imo State, Nigeria Using MATLAB and ANN Models.
Abstract: The physicochemical analysis of groundwater quality in Owerri Municipal council, Imo state, Nigeria was carried out. Fifteen water samples were randomly selected from the five villages that make up Owerri municipal council were anlayzed for physicochemical parameters using standard methods. The results from the study area showed that the temperature ranged between 26.5-28.0oC; рH ranged between 4.80-5.32. Electrical conductivity ranged between 77-166 µЅ/cm. The total dissolved solids were between 35.4-168.4mg/l; …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Ground Water Contamination in Shallow Aquifer of Punjab State With Special Reference to Uranium
Abstract: In Punjab State ground water is in general suitable for drinking uses except at few places in the southern and south western parts where it is not suitable due to high EC or high fluoride or nitrate or combination of all. Almost all ground waters are suitable for irrigation for growing crops like wheat, mustard, rice, barley and maize etc. However, at few places where EC of ground water goes …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · pp. 13–24 Read article
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The Clean Water Act: Legal Analysis and Implementation Challenges
Abstract: The Clean Water Act is one of the most far-reaching environmental laws in the United States; it was enacted with express purposes for the protection and restoration of the country's waters. For many years, though, numerous logistical, administrative, and legal challenges have beset its implementation. This paper will undertake a detailed legal review of the CWA, discussing its foundational principles, major amendments, and evolving interpretations by courts. It does so …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) as Phytoremediator of Abattoir Contaminated Effluents
Abstract: The abattoir industry provided meat for more than 170 million Nigerians and job opportunities for teeming population. It has also been categorized as one of the industries responsible for major pollution of soil and water resources. The aim of this study was to analyze the pollutants present in the effluents from the selected abattoir and evaluate the effectiveness of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in removing these pollutants. The experiment was …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–08 Read article
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A Critical Evaluation of Mercury Contamination in Groundwater of Punjab
Abstract: Groundwater in Punjab State has been over-exploited for irrigation purposes during the last few decades. As a consequence, it has been contaminated with heavy metals including Mercury, which is highly toxic for human health. The permissible limit for Mercury in groundwater is 0.001 mg/L (1ppb). Mercury concentration in groundwater has been estimated using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) which is calibrated using a standard protocol. Ferozepur district in Punjab …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Physiochemical and Microbiological Analysis of Drinking Water from Public Places of Bhimdatta Municipality
Abstract: People on globe are under tremendous threat due to undesired changes in the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of air, water and soil. Due to increased human population, industrialization, use of fertilizers and man-made activity water is highly polluted with different harmful contaminants. Diseases caused by contaminated drinking water and poor hygiene practice are the leading cause of death among human population worldwide. In order to understand the quality of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Wasteland Management and Quality of Ground Water in Swarnamukhi River Basin, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study
Abstract: The present study, the identification and development of wastelands in Swarnamukhi basin in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, is based on primary survey of wastelands. In this study, the main stress is on the different reclamation and utilization methods to use wastelands, which are of complex in nature. It is a novel experiment. It is not just a study of the problem, which closes with suggestions and recommendations but represents …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 52–64 Read article