This document summarizes a study that analyzed the impact of effluents from two slaughterhouses (Kera and Luna) on the water quality of receiving rivers (Akaki and Modjo Rivers) in central Ethiopia. Water samples from the slaughterhouse effluents and rivers were tested for various physicochemical and bacteriological parameters over a two month period. The results showed that most parameters in both the slaughterhouse effluents and river water downstream of the discharge points did not meet Ethiopian standards. Specifically, levels of BOD, COD, nutrients, solids, fecal coliforms and other parameters were much higher downstream, indicating the discharges adversely affected river water quality. There is a need for improved treatment
IRJET- Ground Water Analysis in and Around Peenya Industrial AreaIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study analyzing groundwater quality in and around the Peenya Industrial Area of Bengaluru, India. Water samples were collected from bore wells in the area and tested for 22 parameters including pH, turbidity, hardness, chlorides, nitrates and more. The results found pH ranging from 6.65 to 7.35. Hardness ranged from 520 to 1100 mg/L. Nitrates were between 11 to 22 mg/L. The study aims to assess groundwater quality in the area and compare it to national standards to protect water resources.
Assessment of Canal Sediments for Agricultural Uses - JBESInnspub Net
The study was conducted to analyze the extent of heavy metals contamination and bacteriological content in the sediments of Lahore Branch Canal. The main purpose of digging this canal was that the areas of Lahore and Kasur could be irrigated for the means of agriculture. Due to improper drainage systems of industrial sectors and residential areas the level of pollution is increasing in the canal. Sediment samples were collected from three sites located at the canal intersections namely Thokar Niaz Baig, Punjab University New Campus and Dharampura during the canal closure period in 2014 and 2015. The samples were analyzed for heavy metals (Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Cobalt, Zinc and Iron) by using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and the bacteriological content (Total coliform) was analyzed by pour plate method. The metals Zinc, Chromium, Copper and Cobalt were detected in minute concentration. Only the concentration of iron was higher than the recommended limit. According to the Codex Alimentarius standards, all the sediments samples were in safe limits. The Total coliform concentrations for the areas Thokar Niaz Baig, Punjab University and Dharampura were 2500, 5000 and 6000 colonies in year 2014 respectively. In 2015 the colonies of total coliform were found to be 1100, 4130 and 6400 in the same areas respectively. When these sediments are used for agricultural purposes the deposited metals present in them pose harm to the crops. When crops are eaten by human, the metals ultimately get transferred to human. Get the full articles at: http://www.innspub.net/jbes/assessment-of-canal-sediments-for-agricultural-uses/
The present investigation along the Mithi River of Mumbai deals with the study of physico-chemical parameters like pH,
Dissolved Oxygen, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand content in water samples. The study was performed over a
period of 8 months from October 2013 to May 2014. Sampling was carried out at five different locations along the stretch of the Mithi River in Mumbai. The study points towards Pollution Status of the Mithi River.
IRJET- Study and Analysis of Changes In Water Quality of Gomti River at diffe...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on the changes in water quality of the Gomti River at different locations over time. The study analyzed physical and chemical parameters like temperature, pH, BOD, DO, COD, total hardness, TDS, and alkalinity of water samples collected from three locations on the river in different seasons. The results showed deterioration of water quality with increasing pollution from domestic and industrial waste discharged through drains into the river downstream. Parameters like DO, TDS, and pH indicated severe water quality issues at some sites. Urgent action is needed to restore water quality and protect the aquatic ecosystem of the Gomti River.
Status of Heavy metal pollution in Mithi river: Then and NowIJRES Journal
The Mithi River runs through the heart of suburban Mumbai. Its path of flow has been severely
damaged due to industrialization and urbanization. The quality of water has been deteriorating ever since. The
Municipal and industrial effluents are discharged in unchecked amounts. The municipal discharge comprises
untreated domestic and sewage wastes whereas the industries are majorly discharge chemicals and other toxic
effluents which are responsible in increasing the metal load of the river. In the current study, the water is
analysed for heavy metals- Copper, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead and Nickel. It also includes a brief
understanding on the fluctuations that have occurred in the heavy metal pollution, through the compilation of
studies carried out in the area previously.
The document discusses key aspects of public health engineering and water supply schemes. It covers the importance of water, sources of water (surface and groundwater), criteria for selecting water sources, and considerations for planning water supply schemes. The main points are:
1) Public health engineering aims to ensure adequate and good quality water supply as well as prevent communicable diseases.
2) Water is essential for human life and is used for drinking, cooking, bathing, agriculture, industry and more.
3) Sources of water include surface sources like rivers, lakes, and reservoirs as well as groundwater sources like wells and infiltration galleries.
4) Factors like location, water quantity/quality, topography, and
PHYSICOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF MULA MUTHA RIVER PUNEcivej
This document analyzes the water quality of the Mula-Mutha River in Pune, India across four sampling stations from Khadakwasla Dam to Bund Garden. Water samples were collected during pre-monsoon, monsoon, and post-monsoon seasons and tested for pH, turbidity, hardness, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, and chemical oxygen demand. The results showed deteriorating water quality from upstream to downstream with pollution levels within satisfactory limits at Khadakwasla Dam but very poor quality at downstream stations. Major sources of river pollution identified were domestic sewage, industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, and waste discharged from temples. Future measures recommended included public awareness programs, industrial waste
Analysis of Water Quality Using Physico-chemical Parameters of Mula-Mutha Riv...ijtsrd
We wants to present an extensive work on physico-chemical parameters of water samples of Mula-Mutha river at Pune (Maharashtra). Water samples under investigations were collected from Khadkwasla dam to Sangam Bridge during pre monsoon (April “ May2016) monsoon (July “ August2016) and post monsoon (October “ November2016) seasons. The observed values of different physico-chemical parameters like pH, DO, BOD, COD, Chloride, Nitrate, Sulphate, Calcium, Magnesium and Hardness, etc. of samples were compared with standard values recommended by world health organization (WHO). The Mula-Mutha River water in Pune had deteriorated in quality. Its biological oxygen demand, an indicator of organic pollution, has risen to over 30 mg/l, more than ten times the permissible limits for bathing. Municipal Corporation is currently supplying water sufficient for the projected population. More water means more sewage, beyond the quantum its sewage treatment plants can treat. As a result there is greater pollution loads discharged in to the Mula-Mutha, two rivers that confluence within city limits and serve to flush away Punes excreta. All the physico - chemical parameters for pre monsoon, monsoon and post monsoon seasons are within the highest desirable or maximum permissible limit set by WHO except some of the parameters like DO, BOD,COD, chloride, calcium, magnesium and hardness. S.D.Jadhav | M.S. Jadhav"Analysis of Water Quality Using Physico-chemical Parameters of Mula-Mutha River, Pune (Maharashtra)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-1 | Issue-6 , October 2017, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd2509.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/chemistry/analytical-chemistry/2509/analysis-of-water-quality-using-physico-chemical-parameters-of-mula-mutha-river-pune-maharashtra/sdjadhav
IRJET- Ground Water Analysis in and Around Peenya Industrial AreaIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study analyzing groundwater quality in and around the Peenya Industrial Area of Bengaluru, India. Water samples were collected from bore wells in the area and tested for 22 parameters including pH, turbidity, hardness, chlorides, nitrates and more. The results found pH ranging from 6.65 to 7.35. Hardness ranged from 520 to 1100 mg/L. Nitrates were between 11 to 22 mg/L. The study aims to assess groundwater quality in the area and compare it to national standards to protect water resources.
Assessment of Canal Sediments for Agricultural Uses - JBESInnspub Net
The study was conducted to analyze the extent of heavy metals contamination and bacteriological content in the sediments of Lahore Branch Canal. The main purpose of digging this canal was that the areas of Lahore and Kasur could be irrigated for the means of agriculture. Due to improper drainage systems of industrial sectors and residential areas the level of pollution is increasing in the canal. Sediment samples were collected from three sites located at the canal intersections namely Thokar Niaz Baig, Punjab University New Campus and Dharampura during the canal closure period in 2014 and 2015. The samples were analyzed for heavy metals (Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Cobalt, Zinc and Iron) by using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and the bacteriological content (Total coliform) was analyzed by pour plate method. The metals Zinc, Chromium, Copper and Cobalt were detected in minute concentration. Only the concentration of iron was higher than the recommended limit. According to the Codex Alimentarius standards, all the sediments samples were in safe limits. The Total coliform concentrations for the areas Thokar Niaz Baig, Punjab University and Dharampura were 2500, 5000 and 6000 colonies in year 2014 respectively. In 2015 the colonies of total coliform were found to be 1100, 4130 and 6400 in the same areas respectively. When these sediments are used for agricultural purposes the deposited metals present in them pose harm to the crops. When crops are eaten by human, the metals ultimately get transferred to human. Get the full articles at: http://www.innspub.net/jbes/assessment-of-canal-sediments-for-agricultural-uses/
The present investigation along the Mithi River of Mumbai deals with the study of physico-chemical parameters like pH,
Dissolved Oxygen, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand content in water samples. The study was performed over a
period of 8 months from October 2013 to May 2014. Sampling was carried out at five different locations along the stretch of the Mithi River in Mumbai. The study points towards Pollution Status of the Mithi River.
IRJET- Study and Analysis of Changes In Water Quality of Gomti River at diffe...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on the changes in water quality of the Gomti River at different locations over time. The study analyzed physical and chemical parameters like temperature, pH, BOD, DO, COD, total hardness, TDS, and alkalinity of water samples collected from three locations on the river in different seasons. The results showed deterioration of water quality with increasing pollution from domestic and industrial waste discharged through drains into the river downstream. Parameters like DO, TDS, and pH indicated severe water quality issues at some sites. Urgent action is needed to restore water quality and protect the aquatic ecosystem of the Gomti River.
Status of Heavy metal pollution in Mithi river: Then and NowIJRES Journal
The Mithi River runs through the heart of suburban Mumbai. Its path of flow has been severely
damaged due to industrialization and urbanization. The quality of water has been deteriorating ever since. The
Municipal and industrial effluents are discharged in unchecked amounts. The municipal discharge comprises
untreated domestic and sewage wastes whereas the industries are majorly discharge chemicals and other toxic
effluents which are responsible in increasing the metal load of the river. In the current study, the water is
analysed for heavy metals- Copper, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead and Nickel. It also includes a brief
understanding on the fluctuations that have occurred in the heavy metal pollution, through the compilation of
studies carried out in the area previously.
The document discusses key aspects of public health engineering and water supply schemes. It covers the importance of water, sources of water (surface and groundwater), criteria for selecting water sources, and considerations for planning water supply schemes. The main points are:
1) Public health engineering aims to ensure adequate and good quality water supply as well as prevent communicable diseases.
2) Water is essential for human life and is used for drinking, cooking, bathing, agriculture, industry and more.
3) Sources of water include surface sources like rivers, lakes, and reservoirs as well as groundwater sources like wells and infiltration galleries.
4) Factors like location, water quantity/quality, topography, and
PHYSICOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF MULA MUTHA RIVER PUNEcivej
This document analyzes the water quality of the Mula-Mutha River in Pune, India across four sampling stations from Khadakwasla Dam to Bund Garden. Water samples were collected during pre-monsoon, monsoon, and post-monsoon seasons and tested for pH, turbidity, hardness, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, and chemical oxygen demand. The results showed deteriorating water quality from upstream to downstream with pollution levels within satisfactory limits at Khadakwasla Dam but very poor quality at downstream stations. Major sources of river pollution identified were domestic sewage, industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, and waste discharged from temples. Future measures recommended included public awareness programs, industrial waste
Analysis of Water Quality Using Physico-chemical Parameters of Mula-Mutha Riv...ijtsrd
We wants to present an extensive work on physico-chemical parameters of water samples of Mula-Mutha river at Pune (Maharashtra). Water samples under investigations were collected from Khadkwasla dam to Sangam Bridge during pre monsoon (April “ May2016) monsoon (July “ August2016) and post monsoon (October “ November2016) seasons. The observed values of different physico-chemical parameters like pH, DO, BOD, COD, Chloride, Nitrate, Sulphate, Calcium, Magnesium and Hardness, etc. of samples were compared with standard values recommended by world health organization (WHO). The Mula-Mutha River water in Pune had deteriorated in quality. Its biological oxygen demand, an indicator of organic pollution, has risen to over 30 mg/l, more than ten times the permissible limits for bathing. Municipal Corporation is currently supplying water sufficient for the projected population. More water means more sewage, beyond the quantum its sewage treatment plants can treat. As a result there is greater pollution loads discharged in to the Mula-Mutha, two rivers that confluence within city limits and serve to flush away Punes excreta. All the physico - chemical parameters for pre monsoon, monsoon and post monsoon seasons are within the highest desirable or maximum permissible limit set by WHO except some of the parameters like DO, BOD,COD, chloride, calcium, magnesium and hardness. S.D.Jadhav | M.S. Jadhav"Analysis of Water Quality Using Physico-chemical Parameters of Mula-Mutha River, Pune (Maharashtra)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-1 | Issue-6 , October 2017, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd2509.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/chemistry/analytical-chemistry/2509/analysis-of-water-quality-using-physico-chemical-parameters-of-mula-mutha-river-pune-maharashtra/sdjadhav
Comparative Analysis of Ground Water & Surface Water of Kolhapur based on var...ijtsrd
Kolhapur city is one of the major cities in Maharashtra and well source of water bodies available in the western region of Maharashtra. But still facing the water scarcity in summer days due to the polluted water is unfit to use. Kolhapur district and city have major problems with water quality. Some of the parts of district blessed with River or lakes but due to human activities pollute the surface water sources. Groundwater table lowering day by day pass or contaminated due to industrial activities. So basically, it is not fit for drinking and for also irrigation purpose. This review paper is to analyze the groundwater and also surface water physicochemical parameter analysis and potential of calculating parameters and remedies the effect of pollution activities. A. A. Adsule | Dr. G. S. Kulkarni"Comparative Analysis of Ground Water & Surface Water of Kolhapur based on various Physico-Chemical Parameters" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-4 , June 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd12899.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/environmental-engineering/12899/comparative-analysis-of-ground-water-and-surface-water-of-kolhapur-based-on-various-physico-chemical-parameters/a-a-adsule
Irrigation Water Quality Assessment for Water Resources used in Irrigation of...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
This document summarizes a study assessing the quality of irrigation water sources used for agricultural fields in Mezitli, Turkey. Water samples were taken from 20 sampling points over 4 months. Sample pH ranged from 7.05-8.26 and EC ranged from 292-1103 μmhos/cm. According to the US Salinity Lab classification, some waters were moderately saline (C2S1) while others were highly saline (C3S1). Boron levels in all samples were below the threshold of 0.67 ppm. Water quality parameters did not significantly change over the irrigation season. The study aims to evaluate water quality to ensure suitable irrigation and prevent salinity issues.
The urban population of India was 37.11crs as per the Census count of 2011
showing a decadal growth of 31.82% in comparison to the on 12.3% and 17.7%
growth in rural population and overall population respectively (Planning
Commission, 2014). The maximum growth in population has been witnessed in class I
cities. Bhubaneswar is a Class-I as well as the largest and the most populous city of
Odisha. During the period 2001-11 the density of population in the city has increased
at a rapid pace of 24.86% to 3553 persons per sq km. Apart from natural growth
,rural urban migration to the city is being influenced by better infrastructure like
schools and colleges, hospitals, housing, roads, electricity, water supply, drainage
etc. All the above mentioned factors are simultaneously witnessing pressure due to
rising number of users. Water supply and organized drainage system are vital
components for any human settlement. Lack of quality water supply and poor
drainage and sewerage system can lead to multiple health hazards. An estimate puts
that globally 2.5 billion people do not have access to safe drinking water and
improved sanitation facilities (UNICEF /WHO, 2009). The above situation calls for
an urgent attention of the urban planners in our country to make adequate provision
The document summarizes a 14-month water quality survey of the Musi River in India downstream of Hyderabad. Untreated sewage from Hyderabad's 6.8 million people is disposed into the Musi River. Samples were taken at 8 points along a 40km stretch of the river to analyze E. coli, helminth eggs, BOD and other parameters. The survey found that water quality improved dramatically with distance from the city and between weirs along the river. This was contributed to by natural treatment processes aided by the weirs, which acted as waste stabilization ponds. Pathogen concentrations decreased significantly after each weir such that the last sampling point met standards for safe use in agriculture.
IRJET - A Review of the Ganga River Water Pollution along Major Urban Cen...IRJET Journal
1) The document analyzes water quality data from 6 urban centers along the Ganga River in Uttar Pradesh over 4 years.
2) It finds that pollution levels varied between centers, with Anupshahar and Kannauj showing relatively low pollution while Kanpur and Varanasi showed high pollution from human and industrial activities.
3) Alarmingly, pollution levels in Mirzapur showed a continuous increase in organic and pathogenic pollutants over the study period.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
This document analyzes Lewis University's water usage and develops a plan to reduce its water footprint. It finds that the residence halls are the major water users on campus, consuming over 8 million gallons per year. To decrease water usage, it recommends focusing on reducing shower water consumption in the residence halls. This would save the university money while also reducing stress on the local aquifers from which Lewis draws its water supply. Reducing the water footprint is important to help local aquifers recharge and avoid issues like subsidence.
An appropriate human body wastes disposal system for waterfront dwellers in p...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Bangalore's lakes and impact on ground waterBhargavi Rao
Bangalore's lakes play an important role in groundwater recharge by capturing monsoon overflow and storing water. However, many lakes have been lost due to urban development. This has reduced groundwater levels, forcing residents to drill deeper borewells. Sewage and industrial pollution further contaminate remaining lakes and groundwater. Local communities and environmental groups are working to protect and restore lakes through judicial rulings and management committees. However, threats from encroachment, dumping and sand mining continue due to weak enforcement. The loss of lakes has exacerbated water scarcity issues in Bangalore.
JacksonCreek_Evan_Juliana_Kristen_Adrienne_RebekahRebekah Short
The document summarizes a report card on the health of the Jackson Creek watershed in Peterborough, Ontario. It delineates the watershed area and notes that monitoring its health is important as it runs through an urban center. The report card evaluates the watershed based on 2016 data on factors like benthic invertebrates, phosphorus levels, and E. coli levels from sampling sites. It gives the watershed an overall grade of B for these measures but notes some areas could be improved. Maintaining the ecological integrity of the watershed requires involvement from various stakeholders and continued monitoring through annual report cards.
Assessment of Source and Quality of Drinking Water in Coastal Area of Badin, ...iosrjce
Pakistan is a signatory to the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and has a commitment and
obligation to meet the targets relating to sanitation and water access to under privilege and underserved
people of Pakistan that are vulnerable to the development of safe drinking water as per the standard of World
Health Organization (WHO) and National standards. Poor people of coastal area are not only deprived of
financial resources but they are lacking basic needs such as education, health and safe drinking water.
Provision of safe drinking water in the coastal area is vital for reducing incidence of waterborne diseases such
as diarrhea, malaria, trachoma and hepatitis A & B. Present study was, therefore, undertaken to assess the
source and quality of drinking water in two Talukas of Badin district (Badin and Fazul Rahoo). The study areas
as surveyed are not provided with drinking water through water supply and are mostly relying on groundwater
and open ponds, causing various waterborne diseases and health problems. Coastal area of Badin being at tail
end of the water source, having shortages of surface water in the system, compelling people to obtain water
from distance i.e. from ponds and deep groundwater which is polluted and saline, making it unfit for safe
drinking purpose. The results of survey revealed that 88% of the villages of coastal area are getting water from
groundwater, while only 12% from the water supply schemes. On examination of physico-chemical analyses of
175 water samples from 49 villages of coastal area, it was found that 70% water samples contained various
degrees of contamination above the threshold values of WHO quality standard; hence making water unsafe for
drinking purpose
This document provides an introduction to the course CEE 507: Rural Water Supply Engineering. It discusses the aim and objectives of the course which are to acquaint students with drinking water supply, treatment, and distribution systems. It outlines the importance of water and the objectives of water supply systems in providing safe drinking water. It also describes the common sources of raw water including rainwater, surface water, groundwater, and reclaimed water. Finally, it provides an overview of typical water supply systems, including collection, transmission, purification, and distribution works.
This document discusses water organization in India and Russia. It covers sources of water in India like surface water from rivers and lakes and groundwater from underground aquifers. It also discusses developing water projects, drinking water specifications, and a comparison of sanitary zones between the two countries. Major topics covered include sources of drinking water, uses of water, common problems associated with different water sources, water storage, distribution, and sanitation practices in India.
IJERD (www.ijerd.com) International Journal of Engineering Research and Devel...IJERD Editor
The document analyzes water quality parameters of the Bhima River in Gulbarga District, Karnataka, India. Water samples were collected from 3 sampling points along a 2 km stretch of the river. The samples underwent physical, chemical and biological testing to determine parameters like pH, TDS, hardness, chloride, nitrate, sulfate, DO, BOD and more. The Water Quality Index was calculated based on these 14 parameters. Analysis found that some parameters like TDS, hardness, BOD and nitrate exceeded limits, suggesting the surface water needs treatment before consumption and protection from contamination. The high WQI values indicate the water quality ranges from poor to very poor.
This document summarizes a study characterizing the regional variability of seasonal water balances within the Omo-Gibe River Basin in Ethiopia. The study analyzed the water balances of 21 catchments in the basin using the HBV light conceptual hydrology model with a single linear reservoir. The model was calibrated against stream flow data from 10 catchments and showed good performance. The calibrated parameters were then used to predict stream flows in 11 ungauged catchments. The catchments were regionalized into two regions based on similarities in their seasonal water balances and controlling precipitation regimes. Region 1 consisted of 14 northern catchments where precipitation and evaporation are out of phase. Region 2 consisted of 7 southern catchments where precipitation and evaporation are
This document is a graduate report on urban infrastructure prepared by two students for a course at the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology in Surat, India. It discusses various components of a water supply network including collection of water from sources, transmission to a water treatment plant, purification processes at the plant, and distribution of treated water. Diagrams illustrate the flow of water from an intake well drawing from the Tapi River through various treatment units to pumping stations.
Cooperation for sustainability of water & culture_Sandeep Joshi_2013India Water Portal
This document discusses several case studies of water sustainability issues in India and opportunities for conservation. The first case study describes sewage ingress polluting the 6,00,000 year old Lonar Lake in Maharashtra. The second examines the failure of sewage treatment plants to protect the Mula-Mutha River from 1,200 MLD of discharge from urban and industrial growth near Pune. The third reviews plans to increase the water level of the Almatti Dam on the Krishna River which could flood areas in neighboring districts. The document advocates an integrated ecosystem approach and improving infrastructure to reduce freshwater demand and pollution through water reuse.
IRJET- Study and Analysis of Changes in Water Quality of Gomti River at diffe...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study analyzing changes in water quality of the Gomti River at different locations in India. Samples were collected from three sites on the river - Sitapur, Lucknow, and Sultanpur - during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. The samples were analyzed for various physicochemical parameters including temperature, pH, BOD, COD, dissolved oxygen, hardness, alkalinity, and total dissolved solids. The results found that water quality varied between locations and seasons, with some sites showing higher levels of pollution based on certain parameters such as BOD, COD, and total dissolved solids. In conclusion, the study provided data on water quality along the Gomti River and showed
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Toronto Harbour Monitoring Report 3.0LOWaterkeeper
Waterkeeper releases its third annual Toronto Harbour Monitoring Report. Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Toronto Community Monitoring Program sampled, observed and documented the Toronto Harbour twice a week from May to September. More than 900 water samples were collected this year from nine sites along Toronto’s shoreline.
Read the report to learn about our findings and recommendations to the City of Toronto.
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION OF RAIN WATER HARVESTING SYSTEM FOR SBIT ...IAEME Publication
As the scarcity of water is rapidly increasing everyday particularly during the summer
season, the demand for water also substantially increases. Previously around thirty to forty years
back, the major part of the earth is unpaved and the amount of infrastructure built on the earth
were also very low, hence during the monsoon season the rainwater easily percolates into the
earth through the soil and the ground water level increases. But now the scenario is completely
different, most of the areas have been paved and the chance of percolation of water is completely
reduced. Hence to replenish the ground water table and also to re-utilize the rainwater for
domestic and agricultural purposes, the rainwater harvesting method is adopted. The rainwater
harvesting is simple collection or storing of water through scientific techniques where the rain
falls. The rainwater harvesting not only helps in meeting the daily water usage but also helps in
increasing the groundwater levels quality and quantity.
Here in our project, we are going to adopt the roof-top rainwater harvesting method and
implement it in college itself, without allowing the water to be wasted through the gutters. In this
project main focus is to design the collection procedure, store the rainwater from rooftop of the
main block building of Swarna Bharathi Institute of science & Technology, Khammam.
The document discusses Ethiopia's participation at the 15th GULFOOD Fair in Dubai to promote Ethiopian meat and livestock exports. It also covers a study mission by Ethiopian feedlot operators and veterinarians to commercial operations in South Africa to learn best practices, and a training on feedlot management and business plans for private operators in Ethiopia. Additionally, it mentions strategies being developed to enhance Ethiopia's veterinary services and meet international standards.
The LAPSSET Corridor Project is a massive infrastructure project in Africa connecting Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda. It includes construction of a new port at Lamu, Kenya with 32 berths; standard gauge railway lines connecting Lamu to major cities in the four countries; highways paralleling the railway lines; crude oil and product pipelines; and international airports. The project aims to strengthen East Africa's position as a transport and trade hub, promote regional integration, and facilitate development. Construction is underway on several components, including the first three berths at Lamu Port and key road sections. Feasibility studies indicate strong economic returns, but full implementation will require substantial investment estimated at $24.5 billion
Comparative Analysis of Ground Water & Surface Water of Kolhapur based on var...ijtsrd
Kolhapur city is one of the major cities in Maharashtra and well source of water bodies available in the western region of Maharashtra. But still facing the water scarcity in summer days due to the polluted water is unfit to use. Kolhapur district and city have major problems with water quality. Some of the parts of district blessed with River or lakes but due to human activities pollute the surface water sources. Groundwater table lowering day by day pass or contaminated due to industrial activities. So basically, it is not fit for drinking and for also irrigation purpose. This review paper is to analyze the groundwater and also surface water physicochemical parameter analysis and potential of calculating parameters and remedies the effect of pollution activities. A. A. Adsule | Dr. G. S. Kulkarni"Comparative Analysis of Ground Water & Surface Water of Kolhapur based on various Physico-Chemical Parameters" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-4 , June 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd12899.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/environmental-engineering/12899/comparative-analysis-of-ground-water-and-surface-water-of-kolhapur-based-on-various-physico-chemical-parameters/a-a-adsule
Irrigation Water Quality Assessment for Water Resources used in Irrigation of...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
This document summarizes a study assessing the quality of irrigation water sources used for agricultural fields in Mezitli, Turkey. Water samples were taken from 20 sampling points over 4 months. Sample pH ranged from 7.05-8.26 and EC ranged from 292-1103 μmhos/cm. According to the US Salinity Lab classification, some waters were moderately saline (C2S1) while others were highly saline (C3S1). Boron levels in all samples were below the threshold of 0.67 ppm. Water quality parameters did not significantly change over the irrigation season. The study aims to evaluate water quality to ensure suitable irrigation and prevent salinity issues.
The urban population of India was 37.11crs as per the Census count of 2011
showing a decadal growth of 31.82% in comparison to the on 12.3% and 17.7%
growth in rural population and overall population respectively (Planning
Commission, 2014). The maximum growth in population has been witnessed in class I
cities. Bhubaneswar is a Class-I as well as the largest and the most populous city of
Odisha. During the period 2001-11 the density of population in the city has increased
at a rapid pace of 24.86% to 3553 persons per sq km. Apart from natural growth
,rural urban migration to the city is being influenced by better infrastructure like
schools and colleges, hospitals, housing, roads, electricity, water supply, drainage
etc. All the above mentioned factors are simultaneously witnessing pressure due to
rising number of users. Water supply and organized drainage system are vital
components for any human settlement. Lack of quality water supply and poor
drainage and sewerage system can lead to multiple health hazards. An estimate puts
that globally 2.5 billion people do not have access to safe drinking water and
improved sanitation facilities (UNICEF /WHO, 2009). The above situation calls for
an urgent attention of the urban planners in our country to make adequate provision
The document summarizes a 14-month water quality survey of the Musi River in India downstream of Hyderabad. Untreated sewage from Hyderabad's 6.8 million people is disposed into the Musi River. Samples were taken at 8 points along a 40km stretch of the river to analyze E. coli, helminth eggs, BOD and other parameters. The survey found that water quality improved dramatically with distance from the city and between weirs along the river. This was contributed to by natural treatment processes aided by the weirs, which acted as waste stabilization ponds. Pathogen concentrations decreased significantly after each weir such that the last sampling point met standards for safe use in agriculture.
IRJET - A Review of the Ganga River Water Pollution along Major Urban Cen...IRJET Journal
1) The document analyzes water quality data from 6 urban centers along the Ganga River in Uttar Pradesh over 4 years.
2) It finds that pollution levels varied between centers, with Anupshahar and Kannauj showing relatively low pollution while Kanpur and Varanasi showed high pollution from human and industrial activities.
3) Alarmingly, pollution levels in Mirzapur showed a continuous increase in organic and pathogenic pollutants over the study period.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
This document analyzes Lewis University's water usage and develops a plan to reduce its water footprint. It finds that the residence halls are the major water users on campus, consuming over 8 million gallons per year. To decrease water usage, it recommends focusing on reducing shower water consumption in the residence halls. This would save the university money while also reducing stress on the local aquifers from which Lewis draws its water supply. Reducing the water footprint is important to help local aquifers recharge and avoid issues like subsidence.
An appropriate human body wastes disposal system for waterfront dwellers in p...eSAT Publishing House
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
Bangalore's lakes and impact on ground waterBhargavi Rao
Bangalore's lakes play an important role in groundwater recharge by capturing monsoon overflow and storing water. However, many lakes have been lost due to urban development. This has reduced groundwater levels, forcing residents to drill deeper borewells. Sewage and industrial pollution further contaminate remaining lakes and groundwater. Local communities and environmental groups are working to protect and restore lakes through judicial rulings and management committees. However, threats from encroachment, dumping and sand mining continue due to weak enforcement. The loss of lakes has exacerbated water scarcity issues in Bangalore.
JacksonCreek_Evan_Juliana_Kristen_Adrienne_RebekahRebekah Short
The document summarizes a report card on the health of the Jackson Creek watershed in Peterborough, Ontario. It delineates the watershed area and notes that monitoring its health is important as it runs through an urban center. The report card evaluates the watershed based on 2016 data on factors like benthic invertebrates, phosphorus levels, and E. coli levels from sampling sites. It gives the watershed an overall grade of B for these measures but notes some areas could be improved. Maintaining the ecological integrity of the watershed requires involvement from various stakeholders and continued monitoring through annual report cards.
Assessment of Source and Quality of Drinking Water in Coastal Area of Badin, ...iosrjce
Pakistan is a signatory to the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and has a commitment and
obligation to meet the targets relating to sanitation and water access to under privilege and underserved
people of Pakistan that are vulnerable to the development of safe drinking water as per the standard of World
Health Organization (WHO) and National standards. Poor people of coastal area are not only deprived of
financial resources but they are lacking basic needs such as education, health and safe drinking water.
Provision of safe drinking water in the coastal area is vital for reducing incidence of waterborne diseases such
as diarrhea, malaria, trachoma and hepatitis A & B. Present study was, therefore, undertaken to assess the
source and quality of drinking water in two Talukas of Badin district (Badin and Fazul Rahoo). The study areas
as surveyed are not provided with drinking water through water supply and are mostly relying on groundwater
and open ponds, causing various waterborne diseases and health problems. Coastal area of Badin being at tail
end of the water source, having shortages of surface water in the system, compelling people to obtain water
from distance i.e. from ponds and deep groundwater which is polluted and saline, making it unfit for safe
drinking purpose. The results of survey revealed that 88% of the villages of coastal area are getting water from
groundwater, while only 12% from the water supply schemes. On examination of physico-chemical analyses of
175 water samples from 49 villages of coastal area, it was found that 70% water samples contained various
degrees of contamination above the threshold values of WHO quality standard; hence making water unsafe for
drinking purpose
This document provides an introduction to the course CEE 507: Rural Water Supply Engineering. It discusses the aim and objectives of the course which are to acquaint students with drinking water supply, treatment, and distribution systems. It outlines the importance of water and the objectives of water supply systems in providing safe drinking water. It also describes the common sources of raw water including rainwater, surface water, groundwater, and reclaimed water. Finally, it provides an overview of typical water supply systems, including collection, transmission, purification, and distribution works.
This document discusses water organization in India and Russia. It covers sources of water in India like surface water from rivers and lakes and groundwater from underground aquifers. It also discusses developing water projects, drinking water specifications, and a comparison of sanitary zones between the two countries. Major topics covered include sources of drinking water, uses of water, common problems associated with different water sources, water storage, distribution, and sanitation practices in India.
IJERD (www.ijerd.com) International Journal of Engineering Research and Devel...IJERD Editor
The document analyzes water quality parameters of the Bhima River in Gulbarga District, Karnataka, India. Water samples were collected from 3 sampling points along a 2 km stretch of the river. The samples underwent physical, chemical and biological testing to determine parameters like pH, TDS, hardness, chloride, nitrate, sulfate, DO, BOD and more. The Water Quality Index was calculated based on these 14 parameters. Analysis found that some parameters like TDS, hardness, BOD and nitrate exceeded limits, suggesting the surface water needs treatment before consumption and protection from contamination. The high WQI values indicate the water quality ranges from poor to very poor.
This document summarizes a study characterizing the regional variability of seasonal water balances within the Omo-Gibe River Basin in Ethiopia. The study analyzed the water balances of 21 catchments in the basin using the HBV light conceptual hydrology model with a single linear reservoir. The model was calibrated against stream flow data from 10 catchments and showed good performance. The calibrated parameters were then used to predict stream flows in 11 ungauged catchments. The catchments were regionalized into two regions based on similarities in their seasonal water balances and controlling precipitation regimes. Region 1 consisted of 14 northern catchments where precipitation and evaporation are out of phase. Region 2 consisted of 7 southern catchments where precipitation and evaporation are
This document is a graduate report on urban infrastructure prepared by two students for a course at the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology in Surat, India. It discusses various components of a water supply network including collection of water from sources, transmission to a water treatment plant, purification processes at the plant, and distribution of treated water. Diagrams illustrate the flow of water from an intake well drawing from the Tapi River through various treatment units to pumping stations.
Cooperation for sustainability of water & culture_Sandeep Joshi_2013India Water Portal
This document discusses several case studies of water sustainability issues in India and opportunities for conservation. The first case study describes sewage ingress polluting the 6,00,000 year old Lonar Lake in Maharashtra. The second examines the failure of sewage treatment plants to protect the Mula-Mutha River from 1,200 MLD of discharge from urban and industrial growth near Pune. The third reviews plans to increase the water level of the Almatti Dam on the Krishna River which could flood areas in neighboring districts. The document advocates an integrated ecosystem approach and improving infrastructure to reduce freshwater demand and pollution through water reuse.
IRJET- Study and Analysis of Changes in Water Quality of Gomti River at diffe...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study analyzing changes in water quality of the Gomti River at different locations in India. Samples were collected from three sites on the river - Sitapur, Lucknow, and Sultanpur - during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. The samples were analyzed for various physicochemical parameters including temperature, pH, BOD, COD, dissolved oxygen, hardness, alkalinity, and total dissolved solids. The results found that water quality varied between locations and seasons, with some sites showing higher levels of pollution based on certain parameters such as BOD, COD, and total dissolved solids. In conclusion, the study provided data on water quality along the Gomti River and showed
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Toronto Harbour Monitoring Report 3.0LOWaterkeeper
Waterkeeper releases its third annual Toronto Harbour Monitoring Report. Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Toronto Community Monitoring Program sampled, observed and documented the Toronto Harbour twice a week from May to September. More than 900 water samples were collected this year from nine sites along Toronto’s shoreline.
Read the report to learn about our findings and recommendations to the City of Toronto.
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION OF RAIN WATER HARVESTING SYSTEM FOR SBIT ...IAEME Publication
As the scarcity of water is rapidly increasing everyday particularly during the summer
season, the demand for water also substantially increases. Previously around thirty to forty years
back, the major part of the earth is unpaved and the amount of infrastructure built on the earth
were also very low, hence during the monsoon season the rainwater easily percolates into the
earth through the soil and the ground water level increases. But now the scenario is completely
different, most of the areas have been paved and the chance of percolation of water is completely
reduced. Hence to replenish the ground water table and also to re-utilize the rainwater for
domestic and agricultural purposes, the rainwater harvesting method is adopted. The rainwater
harvesting is simple collection or storing of water through scientific techniques where the rain
falls. The rainwater harvesting not only helps in meeting the daily water usage but also helps in
increasing the groundwater levels quality and quantity.
Here in our project, we are going to adopt the roof-top rainwater harvesting method and
implement it in college itself, without allowing the water to be wasted through the gutters. In this
project main focus is to design the collection procedure, store the rainwater from rooftop of the
main block building of Swarna Bharathi Institute of science & Technology, Khammam.
The document discusses Ethiopia's participation at the 15th GULFOOD Fair in Dubai to promote Ethiopian meat and livestock exports. It also covers a study mission by Ethiopian feedlot operators and veterinarians to commercial operations in South Africa to learn best practices, and a training on feedlot management and business plans for private operators in Ethiopia. Additionally, it mentions strategies being developed to enhance Ethiopia's veterinary services and meet international standards.
The LAPSSET Corridor Project is a massive infrastructure project in Africa connecting Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda. It includes construction of a new port at Lamu, Kenya with 32 berths; standard gauge railway lines connecting Lamu to major cities in the four countries; highways paralleling the railway lines; crude oil and product pipelines; and international airports. The project aims to strengthen East Africa's position as a transport and trade hub, promote regional integration, and facilitate development. Construction is underway on several components, including the first three berths at Lamu Port and key road sections. Feasibility studies indicate strong economic returns, but full implementation will require substantial investment estimated at $24.5 billion
Dr Dev Kambhampati | USAID- Livestock Market Development- Value Chain Analysi...Dr Dev Kambhampati
This document contains value chain analyses for the meat and live animals, hides/skins/leather, and dairy industries in Ethiopia. It finds that while Ethiopia has significant livestock resources, the economic value of animals is not being fully realized. Productivity and value addition are low across industries. However, opportunities exist to address constraints and improve performance through more market-driven strategies. These analyses seek to understand challenges and identify actions to strengthen competitiveness across Ethiopia's livestock value chains.
Mudessir Temam Imamu has over 15 years of experience in areas such as land administration, GIS, remote sensing, soil and water conservation, and environmental protection. He holds a Master's degree in Urban Environment and Climate Change Management and a Bachelor's degree in Geography and Environmental Studies. His CV details his educational background and work history in various roles for organizations such as the Oromia Bureau of Land and Environmental Protection.
CGIAR has many key partnerships in Ethiopia with universities, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector organizations to conduct agricultural research. Some of the major inter-center collaborations include Africa RISING led by ILRI, CIMMYT, ICARDA, and others focusing on sustainable intensification; LIVES led by ICARDA, IFPRI, ILRI, and IWMI focusing on livestock and irrigation value chains; and SIMLESA led by CIMMYT and ICRISAT focusing on maize and legumes. Other CGIAR research programs in Ethiopia focus on topics like agriculture and nutrition, climate change, dryland cereals, and policies.
This curriculum vitae summarizes Gary Reusche's education and professional experience. He has a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy from Virginia Tech, a Master's in Agronomy from Virginia Tech, and a Doctorate in Agronomy from Mississippi State University. Professionally, he has over 39 years of experience working on projects in over 60 countries for organizations like the World Bank, IFC, EU, USAID, and others. Most recently, he has worked as a professor and advisor in Ukraine, managing projects focused on increasing access to agriculture financing and insurance.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Yoseph Melesse Tabor that outlines his personal and professional experience. It details his educational background which includes degrees in chemical engineering, management, and business leadership. It also lists his professional qualifications and work history in management consulting, production management, and planning roles for various companies in Ethiopia and Burundi. The CV provides contact information and highlights professional work undertaken such as feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments.
an architecture whose boundaries are not geographical but theological. That was produced in many different geographic regions whose diverse cultures were unified through the religion of Islam.
Certain architectural features have become fixed and eternal. In this modern world, they help us find our architectural roots and remain true to our identity. Almost every architectural structure addresses, in a direct sense, cultural identity and philosophy within a physical context.
If we want to understand, appreciate, and evaluate the architectural quality of a building, we need to develop a sense of dimension, topography, climate, material, structure, and proportion, and of the surrounding physical environment — both natural and human-made. This sense goes far beyond the building’s ability to serve utilitarian needs.
An Overview Of Water Pollution Status In Ethiopia With A Particular Emphasis ...Nat Rice
This document reviews water pollution in Ethiopia, with an emphasis on the Akaki River in Addis Ababa. It finds that the Akaki River is polluted from domestic and industrial wastewater discharged without treatment. Pollutants have deteriorated the river's water quality beyond standards. Studies show 30% of Addis Ababa residents lack toilets and many discharge wastewater directly into the river. The river is now used for irrigation and drinking, despite being polluted and unsafe. This poses health risks like diarrhea to those exposed to the contaminated water. Proper management is needed to mitigate Akaki River's pollution problems.
Rain Water Harvesting and Impact of Microbial Pollutants on Ground Water Rese...IJERA Editor
Developing countries are under heavy stress due to continuous depletion of ground water reserves. The urban
areas are developing and growing very fast due to population growth, increase in commercial and trade
activities, national and international tourism development as trade. The local migration of rural population due
to better job opportunities. Civic amenities are also the reason for population explosion in urban areas and thus
there is increase in the demand of basic needs like water, shelter and power. Due to the overall consumption of
water in urban and rural areas which has increased many fold in the recent past, causing depletion of water subsurface
reserves due to difference in natural recharge of reservoirs and the corresponding water demand. The
ground water is an integral part of the environment and there has been a lack of adequate attention to water
conservation, water use and reuse, ground water recharge, and ecosystem sustainability. To meet with the
challenge of under ground water shortage, lowering level of water table, efforts are being made to recharge the
aquifer system by the Rain Water Harvesting (R.W.H.). This noble act needs serious thought and follow up to
achieve the aim of recharging ground water free from pollutants like pesticide, bacteria and seepage causing
infection and pollution of the existing pure source of potable water. A study has therefore undertaken to assess
the possible bacterial intrusion through the rain water penetration at the deeper water bearing aquifers.
Evaluation of the Wastewater Quality Improvement by The Channel Located Downs...IRJESJOURNAL
Abstract: The quality of treated wastewater coming from the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) by lagoons in Ouagadougou is not conform to national standard for discharge or for reuse in agriculture. The present study on the natural purifying capacity of the channel downstream of the WWTP aims to test the hypothesis that the quality of treated water running off through the gutter can significantly be improved for gardening. Then, the analyzes were done according French standards. So, the results between the output and a distance of 3 km along the channel indicate alkaline pH values slightly variable. Regarding carbon pollution, the Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) average decreases from 1280 to 720 mg /l, while the average levels of Suspended Solids (SS) decreases from 343 to 300 mg /l. The nutrient contents such as orthophosphate and ammonia decrease with averages ranging from 9.18 and 6.05 mg /l for the former and 12 to 3.35 mg /l for the second whiletheconcentrationofnitratepassfrom2.91to6.37mg/l. Concerning microbiological pollution, faecal coliforms level increases from 3800 CFU /100 ml to 11300 CFU / 100 ml. In sum, there is a small auto scrubber power affected by factors as such as infiltration, high evaporation and anthropogenic activities near the channel.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
This document summarizes a study on the bacteriological contamination of drinking water in Aligarh City, India. Water samples were taken from hand pumps near major drains and lagoons and tested for E. coli contamination. The results showed E. coli levels above permissible limits, with the highest levels at Chautaal lagoon and Kaalideh at 200 and 270 coliforms per 100ml, respectively. The groundwater contamination was higher near lagoons than drains, likely due to stagnant water and lack of drainage systems. The study findings indicate drinking water in the area has poor bacteriological quality due to contamination from wastewater sources like lagoons and drains.
This document summarizes a study on the bacteriological contamination of drinking water in Aligarh City, India. Water samples were taken from hand pumps near major drains and lagoons and tested for E. coli contamination. The results showed E. coli levels above permissible limits, with the highest levels at Chautaal lagoon and Kaalideh at 200 and 270 coliforms per 100ml respectively. The groundwater contamination was higher near lagoons than drains, likely due to stagnant water and lack of drainage systems. The study findings indicate drinking water in the area has poor bacteriological quality due to contamination from wastewater sources.
The document summarizes a study that assessed heavy metal pollution in the Panchganga River in India and biomagnification of heavy metals in molluscs. The study found alarming levels of heavy metal contamination in the river, with some metal concentrations exceeding legal limits. Several heavy metals accumulated in high levels in the tissues of mollusc species collected from the river. Continuous monitoring is needed to limit further pollution in the river, which affects the health of the entire river ecosystem.
Investigation of Toxic Substance in Basra WatersIJCMESJOURNAL
There was a need to investigate the presence of toxic elements and compounds in drinking and desalination water for the population of the Basra city, especially after increasing cases of poisoning and diarrhea recently to more than 70,000 cases in the province of Basra according to the Human Rights Commission in the province . Six Samples (A, B, C, D, E, F) of drinking water and human uses of (RO) waters packaged in bottles produced by a private company (sample A), (RO) waters for direct sale (sample B) , waters desalination for the areas of Qibla, Jubaila and Brathaia (samples C,D,E) in addition to the waters of Shatt Al-Arab (sample F) for the purpose of conducting analysis and knowing the percentages of toxic elements and compounds in the compositions of these samples. The results of the analysis of the samples under the study confirmed that the ratio of total soluble solids (TDS) of the samples ( D, E , F ) to the other samples (A, B, C) ). The results of the analysis also confirmed the high percentage of the lead element (Pb) of the two samples (E, F) from the other samples. The results showed an increase in sulphate (SO4) for sample (E) than the other samples. The results showed an increase in the ratio of phosphate (PO4) of sample (F) to the rest of the samples in comparison with the standards of the World Health Organization (WHO). These results indicate that pollution in the Shatt Al-Arab waters increased with toxic elements and compounds. These results correspond to the statistics of the Directorate of Basra Heaith, where it showed the increase in the proportion of casualties among the population of the province of Basra to areas adjacent to the Shatt Al-Arab river, such as the city center , Abu- Khasseb and Al-Tanuma from the rest of the areas causing water pollution and the spread of E. coli causing diarrhea and intestinal colic with 50% of cases which was admitted to Basra hospitals.
Physicochemical Assessment of Groundwater Quality from Hand Dug Wells and Bor...IJAEMSJORNAL
The document summarizes a study that assessed the physicochemical quality of groundwater from hand-dug wells and boreholes in Mokola-Eleyele, Ibadan, Nigeria. Water samples were collected from 21 points and analyzed for pH, turbidity, conductivity, total dissolved solids, hardness, chloride, nitrate, sulfate, phosphate, magnesium, iron, calcium, and sodium. The results were within Nigerian drinking water quality standards for all parameters. Statistical analysis found significant correlations between chemical contents at confidence levels of 90%, 95%, and 99%, indicating relationships between the parameters. The study concluded that the water quality from both well types was suitable for human consumption based on meeting regulatory standards.
Physicochemical Properties of Sugar Industry and Molasses Based Distillery Ef...IJEAB
Despite the economic and ecological importance in terms of supply of water for industrial and domestic use, irrigation and support of aquatic life, River Musamya receives over 1000m3 of wastewater per day from the nearby sugar industry. However, there is scarcity of information regarding water quality of the River after wastewater discharge. This study determined the physico-chemical properties of a sugar industry and molasses based distillery effluent and assessed its effect on water quality of River Musamya. The analysis was conducted between February and April 2010, using standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater. Results showed that pollutant concentrations (4.3 pH, 9104mg TDS/l, 48mg TN/l, 16 mg TP/l, 2256mg BOD/l, 8064mg COD/l) of wastewater (2,523±728 m3/day) were above permissible limits (6.0 – 8.0 pH, 1200mg TDS/l, 10mg TN/l, 10mg TP/l, 50mg BOD/l, 100mg COD/l) by NEMA. This significantly (P < 0.05) altered the water quality downstream the River after discharge. The pH, TDS, T-Fe, Na+, Ca2+, TN, TP, Turbidity, BOD, COD of the upstream and downstream river after wastewater discharge varied from 7.1 to 5.6, 88 to 1007mg/l, 3.2 to 10.5mg/l, 5.5 to 8.0mg/l, 8.5 to 25mg/l, 1.4 to 6.8mg/l, 0.8 to 2.7mg/l, 49 to 616NTU, 3.8 to 184mg/l, 13 to 675mg/l, respectively, and the difference was significant (P < 0.05). Therefore, environmental pollution mitigation measures should be put in place to mitigate deterioration of River Musamya’s water quality. The sugar industry and distillery should employ technologies that reduce the quantity of wastewater and also install a treatment system that impacts less on the environment.
ASSESSMENT OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT IN CANAANLAND, OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.O...Felix Oginni
Effluent from a sewage treatment plant in Covenant University, Canaanland is made to pass through a series of constructed wetland before discharging into a gully that drains into River Iju (also known as Atuara). This river is used as a source of drinking water and also provides food in form of fish for hundreds of thousands of people downstream and eventually enters the lagoon, some 60km away. Effectiveness and adequacy of the wastewater treatment facility in place was assessed in order to improve sanitation within this watershed, thereby alleviating environmental challenges in this coastal region of Nigeria. Waste water is gravity drained to the southwest portion of the campus where the solid is removed and the liquid is allowed to flow through six sets of constructed wetlands, each with four chambers. Within each chamber are water hyacinth plants put in place to remove nutrients from the waster water.
A quick survey of the facility shows the system to be effective in reducing and removing solids and dissolved solids from the waste water. The pH ranged between 6.6 and 6.8, conductivity from 530 to 600, and total dissolved solids (TDS) ranged from 360 – 400 ppm. The data obtained indicate that some modifications need to be made as the waste water treatment system is not very efficient in reducing the amount of TDS and nutrients. The flow rate is considered to be very high from cell to cell, thereby not allowing time for the plants and microbes to reduce the TDS. It is suggested that some method be devised to slow down the flow rate to allow the plants and microbes to work on reducing the TDS. Parameters also also considered included DO, E. Coli. Nitrate and Phosphates.
This document summarizes a study on the effect of increasing sewage waste on microbe populations in the River Yamuna in India. Water quality parameters like BOD, ammonia, chlorides and sulphates indicated high levels of organic pollution, especially at sites downstream from urban and industrial areas. Populations of coliform bacteria and algae like Ulothrix, which thrive in polluted conditions, were highest where pollution loads were also highest. In contrast, populations of microbes like Paramecium, Difflugia and Cyclops declined significantly with increasing pollution, especially during summer months when pollution concentrations were highest due to lower water levels. The results suggest heavy pollution is negatively impacting the river's ecological balance.
A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF POLLUTION IN BELLANDUR LAKE DUE TO URBANIZATIONAmartya Jha
This document summarizes a study on the impact of pollution on Bellandur Lake in Bangalore due to urbanization. Water quality tests were conducted at 3 sites around the lake and showed high levels of pollution. A water quality index analysis classified the water quality as 'bad' at all sites. Additionally, a socio-economic survey found that local residents were concerned about the severe water contamination and its impacts on their health and livelihoods. In conclusion, urbanization has degraded the lake ecosystem through increased pollution and depletion of flora and fauna.
Characterization of Physicochemical Water Quality Parameters of River Gudar (...IOSRJAC
Due to various natural and anthropogenic activities, quality of water was deteriorated in most towns of the country. These changes make or forced the community to depend on unsafe and poor water consumption. River Gudar is one of the rivers found in towns of the country, and exposed to many anthropogenic activities done around the town. Importance of river Gudar is strongly linked to Domestic consumption, Irrigation, Industrial (HAEF) and other public health. Under the investigation physicochemical parameters and selected heavy metals for the quality of river Gudar for drinking purpose were characterized. The laboratory results for both physicochemical parameters and selected heavy metals were: Alkalinity (154 ± 15.556 mg/L), pH (8.44), Electrical Conductivity (316.47 ± 72.802 Scm-1 ), TDS (149.37 ± 20.64 mg/L), Ammonia (41.00 ± 1.19 mg/L), Phosphate (3.50 ± 0.32mg/L), Total Hardness (156.87 ± 8.46 mg/L CaCO3), Sodium (17.44 ± 2.87mg/L), Potassium (8.51 ± 0.33 mg/L) and some selected heavy metals such as Cu (0.29 ± 0.04 mg/L ), Pb (2.5 ± 0.25 mg/L), Zn (0.63 ± 0.24 mg/L), Cd (0.79 ± 0.19 mg/L) and Ag (0.35 ± 0.17 mg/L) for water sample.
Effect of Starch on Mechanical, Electrical, Physical, Thermal Properties and ...IOSRJAC
HIPS was blended with starch in three formulations 10, 20 & 30% with compatibilizer glycerol (2wt% based on starch) using a twin screw extruder. Test specimens were prepared using an injection molding machine. Mechanical, electrical, physical and thermal properties were determined. Photo degradation using accelerated weather o meter for 25, 50, 100, 200 hrs was carried out. And then bio degradation for 45 days was carried out. The loss in mechanical properties was studied after photo degradation. After photo degradation, bio degradation was evaluated. The effect of starch on bio degradation was studied. HIPS is photo degradable and starch is bio degradable. Hence starch filled HIPS is photo & bio degradable. This photo & bio degradable starch filled HIPS is used in packaging & disposable applications like cups, lids, trays, spoons, pens & cutlery handles with lower cost.
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This document summarizes a study on the bacteriological contamination of drinking water in Aligarh City, India. Water samples were taken from hand pumps near major drains and lagoons and tested for E. coli contamination. The results showed E. coli levels above permissible limits, with the highest levels found near Kaalideh at 270 E. coli/ml. The study indicates that drinking water in the area has significant bacteriological contamination from sources like sewage, wastewater, and agricultural runoff entering the groundwater system via drains and stagnant lagoons.
This document analyzes the seasonal bioaccumulation of copper in guppies (Poecilia reticulata) collected from the Butuanon River in Metro Cebu, Philippines. Water, sediment, and fish samples were collected from four stations along the river in both the dry and wet seasons. Copper levels in the water were within acceptable standards but exceeded limits in some sediment samples. Guppies from one station exceeded safe copper levels for fish. The bioaccumulation factor, which measures how much copper accumulates in fish from water, was higher in the wet season. The octanol-water partition coefficients, which indicate the form and levels of copper, varied between stations. Traces of thiodiazole were also
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Presented by The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action at GLF Peatlands 2024 - The Global Peatlands Assessment: Mapping, Policy, and Action
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
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Impact of Slaughterhouses Effluent on Water Quality
of Modjo and Akaki River in Central Ethiopia
Abrha Mulu*1
, Tenalem Ayenew2
, Shifare Berhe3
1
Deparment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Aksum University, Ethiopia
2
Department of Earth Science, College of Natural Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
3
Deparment of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Jigjiga University, Ethiopia
*Corresponding Author: Abrha Mulu Hailu, E-mail: chem.mulu@gmail.com or chem.mulu@yahoo.com
Phone: +251-913499472, Affiliation organization: Aksum University, Axum, Ethiopia, P.O.B. 1010
Abstract: The objective of this study was investigating the impact of effluents of Kera and Luna slaughterhouses on the water quality of
receiving Rivers Akaki and Modjo respectively. Water samples from effluents of both slaughterhouses and both Rivers were examined
using standard procedure over the duration of two months period of dry season. It was found that except temperature and pH, the levels
of DO, TS, TSS, BOD5, COD, NH3-N, NO2
-
-N, NO3
-
-N, S-2
, SO4-2
, PO4
-3
, TP, FC, TC and FOG of both rivers and both effluents did not
comply with standards of the country. Again the addition of discharges has caused many fold increase in most of the analyzed parame-
ters at downstream of both rivers. The result has revealed that there was an adverse impact on the physiochemical and bacteriological
characteristics of the receiving rivers as a result of the discharge of these effluents. There is a need of remediation of both Rivers as well
as an intervention of regulatory bodies to ensure production of high quality treated final effluents by the slaughterhouse industries.
Keywords:-Bacteriological, Effluent, Impact, Physicochemical, Rivers, Slaughterhouses, Water quality
1. Introduction
Freshwater is a scarce resource, essential for agriculture, in-
dustry, and human and animal life existence. We depend on
our streams and rivers to deliver much of these water uses.
Without adequate quantity and quality of freshwater sustain-
able development will not be true for all countries of our
globe. In Ethiopia from the increasing human population,
uncontrolled urbanization and waste disposal cause serious
quality degradation of surface waters. Now a day’s water
pollution from disposal of industrial wastewater is becoming
an environmental concern in Addis Ababa city and its vicini-
ty areas. Of these industries slaughterhouse industries such as
Kera slaughterhouse in Addis Ababa and Luna slaughter-
house in Modjo are exemplary. Slaughterhouse industries
consume large amount of water resource for washing of car-
casses after hide removal from cattle, goats and sheep; car-
cass washing after evisceration; equipment and facilities
washing; cooling of mechanical equipments. These activities
result to generate large amount of wastewater along with
other by-products.
Untreated slaughterhouse wastewater comprises a mixture of
fats, proteins and fibers, resulting in a high content of organic
matter and causes a contaminating effect to the rivers and
sewage systems. It also increases nitrogen, phosphorus, sol-
ids and BOD5 levels of the receiving water body, potentially
leading to eutrophication [1,2,3, and 4]. It has been reported
that discharge of large quantities of wastewater is common
environmental issue to all slaughterhouses [5]. However,
untreated effluent of Kera (in Addis Ababa) and partially
treated effluents of Luna slaughterhouse (in Modjo) from the
thousands of animals slaughtered daily throughout the year
flows into Little Akaki River and Modjo River, respectively.
These effluents may cause pollution over the rivers and also
create other environmental stresses in the downstreams and
nearby residential areas.
It is also reported that surface water bodies in developing
countries are under serious threat as a result of indiscriminate
discharge of polluted effluents from industrial, agricultural,
and domestic activities [6]. Surface waters in Addis Ababa
and Modjo are also not protected from such problem. As in-
dicated by Samuel Melaku et al [7]. Little Akaki River water
has been polluted because of industrial and intensive agricul-
tural practices as well as indiscriminate disposal of domestic
wastes. These situations have also been true to Modjo River
[8]. However the contribution of the effluents of slaughter-
house industries is not left known. So that knowing the effect
of slaughterhouse effluents on the water quality of the receiv-
ing rivers is essential. Therefore, this study aimed at investi-
gation of the impact of the untreated and partially treated
discharged slaughterhouses (Kera and Luna) effluents on the
water quality of the receiving water bodies, Akaki and Modjo
Rivers respectively.
2. Materials and Methods
2.1 Description of Study Area
The study areas were two rivers, Akaki and Modjo River
found in central Ethiopia. Both Rivers are tributary of the
Awash River and located in Addis Ababa city and Modjo
town, in the central rift valley of Ethiopia respectively. Akaki
River drains to the western part of the city. Addis Ababa, the
capital city of Ethiopia is found at the central part of the
country. Modjo town is the administrative center of Lomie
Woreda and is located in the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia
Regional State and 75 km Southeast of Addis Ababa. Those
rivers are receiving effluents of Kera and Luna slaughter-
houses (Figure 2 and 3) their location map is as shown in
Figure 1.
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Figure 1: Location map of Akaki River (A) in Addis Ababa and
Modjo River (B) in Modjo
Figure 2: Discharge of partially treated waste water in to Modjo
River
Figure 3: Direct discharge of untreated Kera slaughterhouse
effluent in to Little Akaki River
2.2 Sampling Techniques
Triplicate sampling was conducted from January to February,
2011. Nine water samples designated by P1 to P5 (Luna
slaughterhouse and Modjo River) and K1 to K4 (Kera slaugh-
terhouse and Akaki River) were collected from both sites.
The types of samples were raw effluent (from both slaughter-
houses); treated effluent (only from Luna slaughterhouse)
and river water (effluent receiving water bodies in both sites).
Each of these sampling points are clearly described in detail
in Table 1.
Table 1: Description of sampling points location of the two sites
Name of the
Site
Designation Type of water sample
Akaki river
and Kera
slaughter-
house
K1 Raw wastewater
K2 Discharge point (mixing point )of
slaughterhouse wastewater with Little
Akaki River
K3 Upstream of Little Akaki River (above
the discharge point)
K4 Downstream of Little Akaki River
(below the discharge point )
Modjo
River and
Luna
slaughter-
house
P1 Raw wastewater
P2 Treated Wastewater leaving the biolog-
ical wastewater Lagoon (Outlet of
wastewater Lagoon)
P3 Discharge point (mixing point) of
slaughterhouse effluent with Modjo
River
P4 Upstream of Modjo River (above the
discharge point)
P5 Downstream o of Modjo River (below
the discharge point)
2.3 Slaughterhouses Wastewater Sampling
Triplicate composite samples of raw effluent were collected
from both sampling sites designated as P1 and K1 from Luna
and Kera slaughterhouses, respectively. In addition to this, in
the case of Luna export slaughterhouses a treated wastewater
sample i.e. effluent passing through the three floatation and
sedimentation chambers, and leaving the wastewater treat-
ment lagoon (P2) were also collected, but not from the Kera
slaughterhouse since it does not have any treatment facilities.
The triplicate samplings were collected from both sites dur-
ing four hours of production time two weeks interval. The
samples from each period during four hours were mixed to
produce half to one half liter representative samples in each
sampling date. Each sampling points location map is dis-
played in Figures 4 and 5.The reason for the selection of four
hour is in order to produce representative samples. The selec-
tion of dry season and two weeks gap were in order to pro-
duce average data on the characteristics of those slaughter-
houses by taking in to consideration the time limit given to
complete this work.
Figure 4: Location map of each sampling points of Kera
Slaughterhouse and its effluent receivingLittle Akaki River
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Figure 5: Location map of each sampling points of Luna
slaughterhouse and its effluent receiving Modjo River
2.4 River Water Sampling
Water samples from the effluent receiving water bodies i.e.
Modjo River, receives partially treated effluent from Luna
slaughterhouse and Little Akaki River, receives untreated
effluent from Kera slaughterhouse, were also collected by
little modification of the techniques used by EPA for prelimi-
nary analysis of selected industry effluents and the respective
receiving streams in Addis Ababa [9]. Modification was done
sampling from the discharge points into the rivers in addition
to samples from up streams and down streams of the rivers.
Water samples from those rivers were collected at the dis-
charge points (mixing points), upstream and downstream of
the discharge points in both rivers during the sampling pe-
riods of the wastewater. Six samples were collected from
both rivers i.e. P3, P4, and P5 along the Modjo River course and
samples K2, K3 and K4 along the Little Akaki River course as
displayed in the map (Figure 4 and 5) above.
P3 and K2 samples were slaughterhouse effluent mixing points
into the Rivers which were designated as 0 meter distance. P4
and K3 were collected at a distance of 10 to 15 meters upstream
of P3 and K2 respectively, while P5 and K4 were taken at a dis-
tance of 50 to 100 meters downstream of the corresponding
discharge point. The upstream and downstream sampling
points were carefully placed base on the rivers flow and en-
trance of other sewer lines to the rivers. In all sampling
points three 500 ml of grab water samples were collected
then all the three bottles were mixed to produce 1500 ml po-
lyethylene bottle of composite samples to reduce the analyti-
cal cost.
At each sampling points samples were collected in one po-
lyethylene bottles and two glass bottles. The two glass bottles
were used to collect samples for bacteriological and FOG
analysis. The polyethylene bottles are used for the rest physi-
cochemical parameters. All the bottles were previously
washed with detergent and further rinsed with deionized wa-
ter prior to usage. Finally, before sampling was done, the
bottles were rinsed with the water sample at the point of col-
lection. Samples for bacteriological analyses were kept in
well capped glass bottles that have been sterilized in an au-
toclave for 15 minutes at 121ºC. All samples were brought to
laboratory within ice box for physicochemical and bacterio-
logical test and analyzed as soon as possible after sampling.
In general, Sample collection and handling procedure were
performed according to the standard procedures recommend-
ed by APHA [10].
2.5 Physicochemical and Bacteriological Analysis of
Water and Wastewater Samples
The analyses of slaughterhouse wastewater and river water were
done both in situ and laboratory as explained below.
Onsite water analysis
The parameters such as conductivity (EC), temperature, pH,
turbidity and dissolved oxygen (DO) of the wastewater and
rivers were measured immediately on the sampling sites. It
was done using a conductivity meter (Wagtech International
N374, +M207/03IM, USA) to measure conductivity (EC),
portable DO meter (Hach P/N HQ30d, Loveland. CO, USA)
to measure both the dissolved oxygen and temperature, a
portable pH meter (Wagtech International N374,
M128/03IM, USA) was used to determine pH and Jackson
Candle Turbidimeter (in JTU) to measure turbidity. These
equipments were calibrated one day before each sampling
period.
Laboratory water analysis
The Chemical oxygen demand (COD), color, nitrate nitrogen
(NO3
-
-N), ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N), nitrite nitrogen(NO2-N),
Total phosphorus (TP), Orthophosphate (PO4
-3
), Sulfide (S-2
)
and Sulfate (SO4
-2
) were measured by using spectrophotometer
(Hach model DR/2400 portable spectrophotometer, Loveland,
USA) according to Hach procedures [11]. Fat, oil and grease
(FOG), Five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), total
solids (TS), total suspended solids (TSS), Total coliform (TC)
and Fecal coliform (FC) were determined using the standard
methods of APHA [10]. Except for the FOG determination,
which was done in the JIJE Laboglass analytical service la-
boratory, Addis Ababa, all the parameters analysis were done
in the Environmental Science Program Laboratory, College
of Science, Addis Ababa University.
Data analysis
The obtained data were analyzed by using SPSS version 16.0
and origin version 8.0 softwares, and microsoft office excel.
3. Results and Discussions
Physicochemical and Bacteriological Characteristics of
Slaughterhouse Wastewater
Wastewater characteristics based on the analysis of the com-
posite sample from raw (untreated) wastewater of both
slaughterhouses are shown in Table 2. This Table summarizes
the mean, range and standard deviation of the physicochemi-
cal and bacteriological properties of wastewater of both
plants. Except for fat, oil and grease (FOG) was analyzed in
only one sample of the three sampling period, all the rest
parameters were analyzed in each sampling period.
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Table 2: Average physiochemical and bacteriological characte-
ristics of the raw slaughterhouse wastewater and outlet effluent
discharged in to rivers
Parameter Mean + SD and range of raw
wastewater
Mean of outlet
effluent discharged
in to rivers
Kera Luna Kera Luna
pH 7.3+0.43
(6.8₋7.6)
7.24+0.74
(6.81₋8.108)
7.30 6.81
Tempera-
ture ( )
26.55+6.84
(21.85₋34.4)
28.12+7.27
(22.36₋36.3)
26.55 22.09
EC
( Scm-1
)
1614.66+166.1
(1452₋1784)
1251.33+160.0
5
(1116₋1428)
1614.66 3850
Turbidity
(JTU)*
566.66+28.86
(550₋600)
436+172.12
(238₋550)
566.66 160.33
TS (mg/L ) 7885.33+4537.94
(2658₋10814)
3246+2099.52
(850₋4764)
7885.33 1176
TSS
(mg/L )
3835.33+2072.57
(1856₋5990)
1111+811.84
(260₋1877)
3835.33 125.66
Color
(TCU)
19733.33+18941.3
(8400₋41600)
1682+1118.37
(391₋2355)
19733.33 728.66
TP
(mg/L )
202+37.72
(160₋233)
55.4+13.20
(42.4₋68.8)
202.00 61.73
PO4
-3
(mg/L )
67.33+27.06
(44₋97)
13+3.60
(10₋17)
67.33 28.26
Nitrite
(mg/L )
1513.33+393.10
(1220₋1960)
315+78.58
(245₋400)
1513.33 49.33
Nitrate
(mg/L )
1450+1255.74
(720₋2900)
615+121.34
(515₋750)
1450.00 13.66
Ammonia
(mg/L)
103.33+57.79
(41.5₋156)
41+5
(36₋46)
103.33 345.66
Sulfate
(mg/L )
693.33+70.23
(620₋760)
290+110
(180₋400)
693.33 31.33
Sulfide
(mg/L )
1.83+0.53
(1.51₋2.45)
0.24+0.31
(0.04₋0.6)
1.83 0.14
DO
(mg/L )
3.75+0.92
(2.7₋4.44)
4.73+0.69
(4.32₋5.53)
3.75 0.97
COD
(mg/L )
11546.67+4130.19
(6900-14800)
4752.66+1156.
27
(3538-5840)
11546.66 431.66
BOD5
(mg/L )
3980+1055.13
(2990-5090)
2110+602.24
(1420-2530)
3980.00 177.33
FOG
(mg/L )
1825.31 1019.6 1825.31 344.76
FC(cfu/100
mL)
2.08 x105
±5.460
x104
1.35x106
±3.722
x105
TC(cfu/100
mL)
1.35 x106
±3.722
x105
4.40x106
±1.114
x106
N.B: The value in parenthesis in the above Table is the range of the
corresponding parameter
*JTU: Jackson turbidity unit
4. Slaughterhouse Effluent Impact on the Qual-
ity of Receiving Water Bodies
The data obtained can be believed to provide enough infor-
mation regarding the impact of the slaughterhouse effluent on
the hydrosphere to which the effluent is released. Human
beings and other animals that might use the water contami-
nated with slaughterhouse effluent are highly exposed (sus-
ceptible) to various types of health problems. The results of
the physicochemical and bacteriological parameters assess-
ment of both rivers are discussed below.
As explained in the above discussion pH is the indicator of
acidity and alkalinity status of water. The mean values of
upstream of both rivers were identical, which were slightly
basic with pH value 7.47 and 7.46 for Akaki River and Mod-
jo River respectively. These values were within the Ethiopian
drinking water standard limit 6.5-8.5 [12]. However, a slight
drop in mean pH value to 6.84 (Akaki River) and 6.91 (Mod-
jo River) at discharge points and 7.33 (Akaki River) and 7.41
(Modjo River) at the downstream were observed. This could
be attributed to the addition of the slaughterhouse effluents
along with the eroded soil and trash materials end up in these
rivers. But these change is not serious still the pH values of
both rivers remain within the Ethiopian drinking water stan-
dard limit and may not cause an adverse effect on the surviv-
al of aquatic organisms.
Temperature is the most important factor which influences
the chemical and biological characteristics of the aquatic sys-
tem. The temperatures of both rivers in each of the sampling
points varied from 21.4 to 24.84° C in Little Akaki River and
from 19 to 29.9 ° C in Modjo River. These values were found
within the range of surface waters temperature, 0° C to 30° C
[13]. The Little variation in each sampling points of the rivers
could be influenced by air circulation, flow and depth of the
water body [13]. It is obvious that unpolluted water is a co-
lorless so that Color can be used as one parameter in measur-
ing pollution status of water. The mean color values in the
discharge point, upstream and downstream of Little Akaki
River were 2030, 676, and 1530 units Pt-Co respectively.
Similarly, the color levels in the discharge point, upstream
and downstream of Modjo River were 523.33, 116, and
1973.66 units Pt-Co respectively. The increment in the down-
stream of both rivers was arising from discharge of slaugh-
terhouses wastewater dominated by blood and other organic
substances. Regardless of the sampling points, in both rivers
the levels of color were found above the WHO drinking wa-
ter guidelines limit (less than15 TCU) [14].
As regard to the means of total solids (TS), total suspended
solids (TSS), and turbidity values of both slaughterhouses
outlets were tremendously high as present in Table 2. Upon
introduction of these effluents into the rivers, the values had
been changed from 725.33 mg/L to 913.33 mg/L of TS in
Akaki River and 932.00 mg/L to 1504.66 mg/L of TS in
Modjo River; again from 304.33mg/L to 456.00 mg/L of TSS
in Akaki River and 154.00 mg/L to 323.00 mg/L of TSS in
Modjo River. Similarly, turbidity values had been changed
from 350.00 JTU to 420.00 JTU and 134.66 JTU to 285.53
JTU in Akaki River and Modjo River respectively. The in-
crement in the magnitude of these parameters at downstream
compared to the values at upstream is due to the influence of
the slaughterhouses wastewater on the receiving water bo-
dies. The presence of such high concentration of TS, TSS and
turbidity reduce the aesthetic value of the receiving water
bodies and also reduce DO of the river.
Similarly, the conductivity (EC) values also changed
from1245.33 μScm-1
to 1290.33 μScm-1
(Akaki River) and
1564.66 μScm-1
to 2676.66 μScm-1
(Modjo River). However, the
conductivity of most freshwaters ranges from 10 to 1, 000 μScm-
1
and in polluted water may exceeds 1,000μScm-1
[13]. The EC
values obtained in both rivers also exceeds 1,000μScm-1
, indi-
cates that both rivers are polluted. The addition of the slaugh-
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terhouses effluent exacerbates the situation. However, it has
been observed that the rivers being used by the nearby resi-
dents for irrigating of vegetables (Little Akaki River) and
bathing in Modjo River (Figure 6).These may cause human
health risk.
Figure 6: Modjo River used for bathing by the nearby resident
Dissolved oxygen is a very important parameter for the sur-
vival of aquatic organism and is also used to evaluate the
degree of freshness of a river. However, the DO concentra-
tion of both rivers examined (Table 4) were found below the
value that can support survival of aquatic organisms (5 mg/L)
as well as at a concentration that can lead to death for most
fish, below 2 mg/L [13].
Again the dissolved oxygen concentrations of both rivers
follow dissimilar trends (Figure 7). The DO levels of the up-
stream of both rivers were lower than that of the discharge
points, and these values also found below the value of down-
stream in Modjo River. These situations were caused due to
difference in flow of the water throughout the course of riv-
ers. The flow in the upstream of Modjo River was extremely
slower than its discharge point and downstream. This might
have led to be hardly aerated. On the other hand the dis-
charged effluent from the slaughterhouses may be reaerated
on its way of travel before mixing with the corresponding
river; this may contribute little increment in DO concentra-
tion at the discharge point. Besides flow variation, DO in the
upstream of both rivers might be depleted due to the conti-
nuous discharge of effluent from different sources such as
both municipal and industrial wastes of Addis Ababa city into
Little Akaki River [7]. and Modjo town into Modjo River [8].
Both biological oxygen demand and chemical oxygen de-
mand are highly related to DO as well as to each other. Since
BOD and COD directly affect the amount of DO in the river.
Both BOD and COD are important water quality parameters
and are very essential in water quality assessment [13]. These
are important parameters, used to determine whether a water
body is polluted or not. The higher the BOD and COD values
would be depleting the higher DO concentration in the re-
ceiving rivers by organic and inorganic pollutants present in
the effluents. The mean BOD and COD concentrations of
both rivers along with the outlets of both slaughterhouses
follow similar trend as illustrated in Figure 8. The lowest
values were recorded in the Luna slaughterhouse outlet and
the highest values in Kera slaughterhouse outlet. These val-
ues were large enough to cause damage on the normal func-
tions of the receiving rivers. These magnitudes were much
higher at Little Akaki River than Modjo River. This is attri-
buted to the difference in the concentration of effluent dis-
charged from both slaughterhouse industries to the corres-
ponding rivers.
Figure 7: Trends of DO concentration in both rivers
Figure 8: Trends of average COD and BOD concentration in
both rivers
The observed BOD and COD levels (Figure 8) were also
noticed to be above the WHO limit value for undisturbed
river which is less than 2mg/L and 20 mg/L [15]. These high
levels of BOD and COD could deplete the DO in the water
system. The result indicated that the water bodies sampled
were deteriorated due to continuous discharge of untreated
and partially treated slaughterhouse effluents.
The COD and BOD also have a direct relationship with TS
and turbidity throughout the course of both rivers since these
parameters increased or decreased in similar manner in each
sampling points of the rivers as shown in Figure 9 and 10. It
showed that water with high amount of TS and turbidity
could lead to high concentration of COD and BOD. Moreo-
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ver, the presence of high concentration of TS and turbidity
also reduce the aesthetic value of both rivers.
Figure 9: Trends of Turbidity, TS, COD and BOD in Modjo
River
Figure 10: Trends of Turbidity, TS, COD, and BOD in Little
Akaki River
The average orthophosphate (PO4
-3
) and total phosphorus
(TP) level ranging from 0.46 - 67.33 mg/L and 0.85 - 202
mg/L respectively in the entire sampling points. The major
peaks in orthophosphate and total phosphorus concentrations
were found at the outlets of both slaughterhouses, followed
by a decline from the discharge points to the downstream and
the lowest concentration were registered in the upstream of
Modjo River. However, a slight deviation of orthophosphate
and TP was observed in Akaki River (Figure 11). This devia-
tion might happen from the variation of the organic matter
decomposition which accelerates the conversion of organical-
ly bound phosphorus to orthophosphate at the downstream of
this river. Discharges of the slaughterhouse effluents with
high phosphate content might be responsible for the in-
creased levels observed in Modjo River. Possible sources of
phosphate and orthophosphate might be from the phosphorus
rich liquid and solid by-products of slaughterhouses activities
such as blood, bone and manure. In addition to this extensive
uses of phosphate based detergents for cleaning purposes in
these slaughterhouses industries may also have considerable
contribution. Total phosphorus levels in undisturbed rivers
are generally less than 25μg/L, phosphorus concentration
greater than 50μg/L are attributed to human activities and
contamination rise to excessive growth of algae [16]. So that
the effluent discharged from both slaughterhouses was
enough to cause eutrophication on receiving rivers.
Figure 11: Mean concentrations of orthophosphate and TP in
both sites of outlets and receiving streams
The other nutrients like ammonia nitrogen and nitrite nitro-
gen follow similar trend as orthophosphate and TP in both
sites. However, the nitrate nitrogen concentrations follow
different trend in both sites (Figure 12). In the case of Kera
site nitrate major peaks were found at the slaughterhouse
outlet and followed by a decline at the upstream (Little Akaki
River) and then lowest concentration was registered at the
discharge point. However, higher nitrate concentration was
observed at upstream of Little Akaki River than downstream
and discharged point during the sampling periods. It is sug-
gested probably due to diffused sources (non point sources)
of pollution entering into the receiving water body (Little
Akaki River) such as nearby latrines of the residential and
commercial areas, industrial discharges in the far upstream of
the river. Where as in the second sampling site higher con-
centration of nitrate was observed at the downstream, fol-
lowed by a decline at the discharge point and further decrease
at the outlet of the slaughterhouse, and the lowest concentra-
tion at the upstream of Modjo River (Figure 12). The ob-
served unusual trend probably due to the end product of
aerobic decomposition of organic nitrogenous matter is ni-
trate. So that its concentration is expected maximum at high-
ly aerated zone of the river (since the downstream of Modjo
River is well aerated than its downstream as discussed
above). Its present in high concentration in drinking water
has a health risk for young children causing methemoglobi-
naemia (blue babies syndrome) [16].
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Figure 12: Average nitrate nitrogen concentrations of both
slaughterhouse outlets and receiving rivers
The mean sulfide level of both rivers was higher than the
WHO taste and odor thresholds limit value estimated be-
tween 0.05 and 0.1 mg/L [16]. This result may be due to the
very low dissolved oxygen level of both rivers which led to
subsequent reduction of sulfate to sulfide by bacterial action.
The mean values in Modjo River were found unexpected
trend. This could be due to the flow variation in the course of
the river that is the upstream of Modjo River had relatively
low speed of flow led to be less aerated and subsequent re-
duction of sulfate to sulfide. However, sulfide can only oxid-
ize to sulfate in well aerate zone of the river which led to low
concentration of sulfide in the downstream and discharge
point of the river which was a little bit well aerated (Figure
13).
The mean sulfate levels of upstream discharge point and
downstream of both rivers is displayed in Figure 14. These
levels were higher than the natural background sulfate levels
of 1.0-3.0 mg/L reported for unpolluted rivers [15]. The ele-
vated levels of sulfate upstream of Little Akaki River may be
attributed to increased utilization of cement for building and
construction purposes around this area since the river is sur-
rounded by residential and commercial buildings and due to
flow variation in Modjo River. In polluted waters the dis-
solved oxygen is very low and sulfate is readily reduced to
sulfide causing noxious odors [17]. The fat, oil and grease
level in both rivers was observed that at the upstream of
Akaki River (316.83 mg/L) was considerably higher than that
of Modjo River (169.07 mg/L). This may be due to the urban
runoff which conveys great amount of oil and grease from
various automobile workshops and oil depot sited further
upstream of the river. These levels became considerably ele-
vated in the discharge point of both rivers suggesting possible
contribution from slaughtering processes, while the values
were decreased downstream due to the dilution effect of the
rivers. FOG have a high BOD and discharging of it creates a
thin film on the surface of water, which impedes the ex-
change of air and water, thereby increasing oxygen demand
[18].
Another concern arising from slaughterhouse effluent dis-
charge to rivers is the possibility of pathogenic bacteria in the
river. Fecal coliform and total coliform bacteria were used as
indicators of bacterial contamination of the rivers. The data for
fecal coliform and total colifrom bacteria of both rivers is pre-
sented in Table 3.
It was observed that in the case of Little Akaki River the
highest count was found rather than the Kera slaughterhouse
outlet. High bacteriological population in this river may re-
flect the input of microorganisms from extra sources mainly
municipal sewer lines entered to the river. However, the addi-
tion of the slaughterhouse effluent aggravates the problem.
The bacteria loads were generally high in all samples. This
would be limit variety uses of the rivers water including
recreation, drinking water sources, and aquatic life and fishe-
ries.
Figure 13: Average concentration of sulfide in both rivers
Figure 14: Average Sulfate concentrations of both rivers
Table 3: Average bacteriological load in both rivers
Ri River Coliform (cfu/100mL) Discharge point Upstream downstream
Modjo River FC 9.73 x104
± 1.102 x104
3.77 x104
±4.447 x104
4.93 x104
± 3.950 x104
TC 3.58x105
± 4.131 x104
4.73 x104
± 5.508 x103
1.03 x105
±6.531 x104
Little Akaki River FC 6.83x106
± 4.726 x105
6.70 x106
± 4.583 x105
6.97 x106
±4.933 x105
TC 2.13 x107
±1.528 x106
2.10 x107
± 2.000 x106
8.73 x107
±1.149 x108
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5. Comparison of Slaughterhouse Effluent Dis-
charged With Standard Permit Limits and
Both River With Each Other and Drinking
Water Quality Standards
The relative concentrations of pollutants of both slaughter-
house effluent with standard permit limits and both rivers
water quality with WHO and Ethiopian drinking water quali-
ty illustrated in Table 4. It was observed that concentration of
most of pollutants were highest at the discharge points due to
the increased discharges of both slaughterhouses wastewater
and fall down at the down streams due to the assimilation and
dilution effects of the rivers. The lowest concentration was
recorded at upstream of both rivers. This clearly showed that
both slaughterhouses wastewater plays substantial role in
deterioration of water quality of the corresponding river.
Regardless of the sampling point, all of the parameters ex-
amined except pH, were found much higher than the national
and international drinking water recommended standards
(Table 4). This could be attributed to discharge of diffused
sources from both municipal and industrial liquid and solid
waste of Addis Ababa city to Little Akaki River [7] and from
Modjo town to Modjo River [8] in addition to the slaughter-
houses effluents.
As it can be seen from Table 4 most of the physicochemical
parameters, excluding EC, TS, TSS and NH3 at the discharge
point; EC, TS and COD at the upstream and EC, TS, color
and NH3 at downstream of Modjo River were found in high
concentration, but all the rest parameters were registered
highest in the corresponding sampling points of Little Akaki
River than Modjo River. This variation of pollutants concen-
trations of the two rivers might be attributed to the variation
in amount of discharged effluent, i.e. effluent of municipal
and industrial wastes from Addis Ababa city is much higher
due to the high population, urbanization and industrialization
in the city than the small town Modjo. As a result the water
quality of Little Akaki River is highly deteriorated than Mod-
jo River, and this situation was aggravated by the discharges
of untreated Kera slaughterhouse wastewater.
Again from Table 4 except pH and Temperature, all the phy-
sicochemical parameters of the untreated wastewater (Kera
slaughterhouse) and partially treated wastewater (Luna
slaughterhouse) do not comply with the EEPA and UNIDO
slaughterhouse effluent discharge limit into surface waters
[17]. This indicates that discharging such effluents devastate
the receiving environment.
Table 4: Comparison of the mean value of physicochemical parameters slaughterhouse effluent discharged with standard permit
limits and both Rivers water quality with WHO and Ethiopian drinking water quality
Parameters
Slaughterhouses
discharged effluent
Discharge
Permit limit
Modjo River Little Akaki River Drinking water quality
standards
Luna Kera EPA P3 P4 P5 K2 K3 K4 Ethiopian
(QSAE,2001)
WHO
(2008)
Sulfide (mg/L) 0.144 1.837 - 0.19 0.20 0.11 0.38 0.38 0.37 - -
Color (TCU) 728.667 19733.333 - 523.33 116.00 1973.66 2030.00 676.66 1530.00 15 <15
PH (pH units) 6.81 7.300 6 – 9 6.91 7.46 7.41 6.84 7.47 7.33 6.5-8.5 6.5-8
Temp (ﺣ ) 22.092 26.550 40 C 24.93 22.45 21.50 23.63 23.71 23.20 - -
DO (mg/L ) 0.979 3.753 - 1.67 0.43 0.90 0.14 0.13 0.10 - -
EC( Scm-1
) 3850 1614.667 - 2930.00 1564.66 2676.66 1235.33 1245.331290.33 - -
Turbidity
(JTU=NTU)
160.333 566.667 - 416.66 134.66 285.53 483.33 350.00 420.00 5 5
TS (mg/L ) 1176 7885.333 - 2331.33 932.00 1504.66 1248.66 725.33 913.33 - -
TSS (mg/L ) 125.667 3835.333 80 886.00 154.00 323.00 456.00 304.33 456.00 - -
TP (mg/L ) 61.733 202.000 5 46.13 0.85 18.03 75.33 20.50 26.18 - -
PO4
-3
(mg/L ) 28.267 67.333 - 28.00 0.46 8.00 9.60 10.26 16.70 - -
NO2
-
- N
(mg/L)
49.333 1513.333 - 220.00 26.66 144.00 283.00 153.33 597.0 3 3
NO3
-
- N
(mg/L)
13.667 1450.000 - 28.66 6.26 42.66 110.00 140.33 120.33 50 50
NH3 – N
(mg/L)
345.667 103.333 - 212.33 10.66 115.00 47.33 41.25 47.91 - -
SO4
-2
(mg/L ) 31.333 693.333 - 103.33 22.66 40.66 61.33 54.66 52.00 250 -
COD (mg/L ) 431.667 11546.667 250 1080.00 295.00 578.00 1373.33 260.00 623.33 - -
BOD (mg/L ) 177.333 3980.000 80 265.667 84.000 199.333 555.333 95.666 300.66 - -
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FOG (mg/L ) 344.76 1825.31 15 389.05 169.07 317.65 739.52 316.83 652.0 - -
FC (cfu) 1.08
x105
±2.
103
x104
1.35
x106
±3.72
2 x105
- 9.73
x104
3.77
x104
4.93 x104
6.83 x106
6.70
x106
6.97
x106
0 0
TC ( cfu) 4.01
x105
±1.
241
x105
4.40x106
±
1.114 x106
400 3.58
x105
4.73
x104
1.03 x105
2.13 107
2.10
x107
8.73
x107
0 -
6. Conclusion and Recommendations
The untreated and inadequately treated effluents from both
slaughterhouses have a considerable effect on the water qual-
ity of the receiving water bodies. The levels of most parame-
ters monitored were generally higher in the discharge point of
both rivers. Thus cause many fold increase at downstream of
both rivers. This study suggests that there is a need of remed-
iation of the rivers. There should also be an intervention of
appropriate regulatory bodies (EPA) to ensure production of
high quality treated final effluents by the slaughterhouses
industries and protect the natural surface waters quality.
7. Acknowledgements
I would like to express my gratitude to Center for Environ-
mental Science, School of Graduate Studies, Addis Ababa
University for its financial and laboratory facilities support.
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