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511 articles for “water quality”
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Evaluate and Compare the Effect of Water of Different Hardness Levels on the Surface Irregularity in 3 Different Heat-Polymerized Denture Base Resins
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effect of water with varying hardness levels on the surface irregularity of three different heat-polymerized denture base resins. The hardness of water used in dental applications has been shown to influence the properties of dental materials, including denture base resins. In this study, three commonly used heat-polymerized denture base resins were subjected to immersion in water with different hardness levels. The surface …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 130–136 Read article
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Artificial Intelligence for Real-time Water Management
Abstract: Effective water management is vital for sustainable development, requiring the strategic allocation and utilization of water resources to satisfy the diverse demands of agriculture, industry, and households. Traditional methods are increasingly inadequate due to escalating challenges from climate change and population growth, which amplify water scarcity and distribution issues. To overcome these challenges, we need innovative solutions. Artificial intelligence offers significant potential in revolutionizing realtime water management through advanced techniques …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Integrated Dam Automation: Real-Time Monitoring and Controlling Using IoT
Abstract: Dam automation is a critical area in water resource management, especially given the rising demand for sustainable and safe water control systems. An integrated approach to dam automation involves implementing advanced sensors and monitoring systems to improve structural safety, water quality, and resource management. This paper presents a comprehensive automation model that combines crack detection, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), water level monitoring, turbidity sensing, and rainfall data to ensure real-time …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Polymers for Water Purification Application
Abstract: Water pollution is a growing concern worldwide, and the demand for clean and safe drinking water is increasing rapidly. Traditional water purification methods often face challenges such as inefficiency, high cost, and secondary pollution. In recent years, polymers have emerged as promising materials for water purification due to their versatility, high efficiency, and selective removal capabilities.This project explores the application of various polymers in water purification, including their role as …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 111–122 Read article
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STRATEGIC EVALUATION OF COST AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF A RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECT: A CASE STUDY OF DEI-DEI COMMUNITY, ABUJA, NIGERIA
Abstract: Strategic evaluation of some rural water project in Nigeria is crucial for adequate water supply and public health. The aim of this research is to evaluate the cost and benefits for a proposed rural water supply scheme identifying the optimum alternatives to be chosen for the water supply scheme. To provide safe, adequate and reliable water supply and sanitation services to selected low-income rural communities through community-based arrangements and to …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–28 Read article
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Investigation of Groundwater Contamination Due to Heavy Metals for Sustainable Development of Agriculture in Punjab State, India
Abstract: Punjab, an intensive agricultural state, is currently experiencing a problem because of elevated levels of heavy metals and uranium (U) in its groundwater. It is commonly known that the groundwater in every district in Punjab's Malwa region has anomalous levels of uranium, with a U content that exceeds the World Health Organization (WHO) safe limit of 30 parts per billion. There have been reports of arsenic (As) in the Majha …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Heavy Metal Assessment of Rainwater from Owerri Metropolis and Suburbs of Imo State, Nigeria Using GIS, MATLAB and ANN Models.
Abstract: Three hundred and fifty (350) rainwater samples were collected from 35 select locations within Owerri Metropolis, Ehime Mbano and Mbaitoli LGAs and analyzed for Cd, Cu, Fe, Zn, and Pb using standard instrumental methods. The results were compared with the World Health Organization (WHO), National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), Federal Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA) and National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Standards for drinking water …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 38–57 Read article
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REALIZATION OF SUSTAINABLE CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURES THROUGH EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN A CHALLENGING ECONOMY
Abstract: Infrastructure and effective project management is a great challenge facing sustainable development of infrastructure in Third World Cities and Civil Engineers have a lot of roles to play in sustainable infrastructural development in a challenging economy. This paper examines ways of realizing sustainable infrastructures through project management and civil engineering practice. Secondary data from works of literature and notable information from engineers were utilized. Project management is very essential for …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Storm water Management of Badlapur City
Abstract: Stormwater management is the science of managing the surface runoff to prevent adverse impact on the environment. The main aim of storm water management is to manage water quantity and in addition to protect water quality. The rainfall infiltrates into the soil, be held on the surface and evaporate, or runoff and ends up in nearby streams, rivers, or other water bodies. The storm water management becomes more challenging due …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Assessment of Salinity Extent in Irrigated Agricultural Lands of Arbaminch Zuria and Mirab Abaya Districts in Gamo Zone, South Ethiopia Region
Abstract: AbstractThis study was aimed to assess the extent of salinity in irrigated agricultural lands and extract tangible information for soil and water sample collections in Arbaminch Zuria and Mirab Abaya Districts in Gamo Zone, South Ethiopia Region. The base line survey was collected totally from 114 households of irrigation users from both districts. The result acquired indicates that (83.27%) of the farm land was affected by salinity. According to the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Advance in Spatial Statistics for Environmental Data Analysis
Abstract: Recent advancements in spatial statistics have significantly enhanced the analysis of environmental data, addressing complex spatial dependencies and offering robust methodologies for environmental monitoring, modeling, and decision-making. This abstract highlights key developments in the field, emphasizing their applications and impact. Geostatistical Methods, Improved geostatistical techniques, such as kriging and co-kriging, provide more accurate predictions of environmental variables by incorporating spatial correlation structures. Advanced kriging variants, including Bayesian kriging and machine …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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Spatio-Temporal Analyses for Ahad Watershed Management in Rajasthan State, India: Applications of Geoinformatics
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Ahad watershed, covering Udaipur, of Rajasthan divides the drainage systems of the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. City Udaipur has remained in focus due to its strategic location, natural beauty, history for valor and chivalry; and hence a worldwide tourist hub. But due to population sprawl, industrialization, influx of tourists, mining etc.; the area is reeling under environmental stress. …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Swachhata Hi Seva: Transforming Public Health, Environmental Sustainability, and Water Stewardship Through Community Engagement
Abstract: Swachhata (cleanliness) is not merely a hygiene practice but a foundational driver of public health, environmental resilience, and sustainable development. Recognizing its multidimensional importance, this research critically examines the “Swachhata Hi Seva” campaign as a transformative, community-led movement that elevates cleanliness from an individual responsibility to a collective civic duty and social commitment. The study highlights how the campaign mobilizes diverse community groups, institutions, and local governance structures to actively …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Smart Aquaculture: Enhancing Productivity and Welfare Through Advanced Monitoring Systems
Abstract: This paper introduces a sophisticated aquaculture-based fish tank monitoring system aimed at optimizing productivity and ensuring fish welfare. Water level adjustment to maintain ideal circumstances, turbidity detection to identify suspended particles, and continuous pH monitoring for water quality are the three critical activities that its core component, an Arduino Uno microcontroller, oversees coordinating. This improves real-time monitoring and management by setting off automated notifications via SMS and IoT website data …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 32–40 Read article
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Gravel Scrap Tires Admixed Drainage Material in Landfill Leachate Collection System
Abstract: Amidst water for sustenance, underground water quality becomes further deterministic. The stance of its continual contamination due to infiltration, uncontrolled industrialization, unplanned inhabitation, etc., is making “quantity” meaningless unless maintenance of quality is addressed. One of the potent measures to combat this infiltration is creation of a semi-impervious media below the subsoil, which may regulate the outcome judiciously, and in a proffered way. The logistics, however, do not allow planned …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 11–28 Read article
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Progress and Uses of Satellite Remote Sensing
Abstract: Satellite remote sensing has become an important tool for watching, studying, and controlling both natural and man-made systems on Earth. Satellite sensors collect electromagnetic radiation that is reflected or transmitted from the Earth's surface. This data is needed for environmental monitoring, resource management, and hazard assessment. Recent improvements in sensor resolution, data processing techniques, and cloud-based platforms have made remote sensing applications much more accurate and easier to use. The …
Published in International Journal of Satellite Remote Sensing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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A Review Analysis on the Role of Soils in Watershed Management
Abstract: AbstractSoil is a non‐renewable natural resource that is very essential for life on the planet. Land use, water movement, water quality and vegetation productivity all are basically related to soil. About, all the food products that we consume in our everyday life, is grown in the earth's soils. Other obvious functions that soils provide humans include fuelwood, fiber for paper and clothes and foundations for roads and buildings. Soils serve …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Assessment of Microbial Quality of Irrigated Cabbage with Wastewater in Laelay Maychew and Tahtay Maychew Woreda’s of Aksum, Tigrai, North Ethiopia
Abstract: Wastewater can be defined as water that has been badly affected in quality by anthropogenic effect and the possible origin can be from domestic, industrial, commercial or agricultural activities, surface run off or storm water and from drain inflow or infiltration. Quality of water and other food can be checked by the presence of Coliform bacteria because these bacteria are the predominant indicators. The purpose of this study was to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 42–48 Read article
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Assessment of Arsenic in Groundwater and Surface Water Sources of Gorakhpur District in Uttar Pradesh (India)
Abstract: This study was conducted in 19 blocks and 4 surface water of Gorakhpur district to assess the arsenic content. The study was carried out in the month of February-March, 2021. The result was compared with IS: 10500:2012 and WHO. The increased arsenic content in the water possess serious health issues in humans. The acute health issues being pigmentation on skin and damage to red blood cells. Prolonged exposure leads to …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 4, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Boron in Groundwater of National Capital Region Delhi
Abstract: Abstract The National Capital Region (NCR) Delhi has grown as a populous urban conglomerate in last few years. The development of this region could be linked to rapid industrialization and an accelerated population growth. However, this has also led to large-scale pollution of natural freshwater resources including groundwater in the region. The water quality changes are also visible in floodplains of Yamuna River, particularly in growing suburban areas around Delhi. …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 30–36 Read article