Assessment of urban river pollution using the water quality index and macro-invertebrate community index

Begum, Wahida; Goswami, Lalit; Sharma, Bidyut Bikash; Kushwaha, Anamika

doi:10.1007/s10668-022-02369-5

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“…Water is the most crucial natural resource on Earth and exists in glaciers, surface water, and groundwater. − Humans utilize these sources of water to meet their daily needs; ∼43% of agricultural land is irrigated using groundwater globally. − In the 21st century, groundwater quality is degrading due to natural and anthropogenic factors triggered by rapid industrialization and urbanization. Some natural factors affecting groundwater aquifers are lithological, hydrological, topographical, and climatic. − In addition, overexploitation, anthropogenic activities such as intensification of the urban and industrial sectors, and agricultural practices affect the hydrochemical properties by enhancing the cation and anion properties and heavy metals contamination. − …”

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Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the Upper Piedmont Area of Haridwar, India

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In this study, the suitability of groundwater quality for the purpose of drinking and irrigation was evaluated in the upper piedmont area of Haridwar, India. In this regard, inverse distance-weighted interpolation, water quality index (WQI), principal component analysis (PCA), piper trilinear diagram (PTD) analysis, and sodium absorption ratio (SAR) methods were used to assess the geospatial variation of groundwater quality. The results showed that groundwater was partially affected by rapid industrialization and urbanization practices. The groundwater quality revealed the presence of different cations and anions in the following order: Ca2+ > Na+ > Mg2+ > K+ and HCO3 – > NO3 – > SO4 2– > Cl– > SiO2 – > F–. WQI showed an excellent range (29.94–45.17) for sampling sites S1–S3 and S5–S8 and a good value for site S4 (99.2). In addition, PTD confirmed that the calcium and magnesium bicarbonate type and mixed type for groundwater while PCA revealed that nitrate was dominant at site S4. In addition, the SAR and Na contents were in excellent ranges, indicating their suitability for irrigation purposes. The outcomes of this study indicated that geogenic and anthropogenic processes were the major reasons for the change in groundwater quality of this region.

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Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the Upper Piedmont Area of Haridwar, India

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“…Global trends reveal that wastewater treatment infrastructure is comparatively less effective in developing countries as compared to developed countries which often creates losses in terms of human and environmental health (Mumbi & Watanabe 2022). In India also, a consistent degradation in the water quality of riverine resources has been reported due to the inflow of mismanaged sewage, industrial wastewater, solid waste, and agricultural run-off (Arora & Keshari 2021;Begum et al 2022;Slathia & Jamwal 2022).…”

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Investigations on the co-occurrence of microplastics and other pollutants in the River Yamuna, Delhi

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Yamuna River is a threatened resource of freshwater in Delhi, India. The present study is focused on investigating three important contaminants, namely microplastics (MPs), heavy metals, and fecal coliforms in the surface water of this river with major emphasis on MPs occurrence and characterization. MPs showed an increase in abundance in the river from Wazirabad barrage (n = 500 MPs/m3) to Okhla barrage (n = 3,900 MPs/m3) in Delhi, with a maximum abundance downstream to Najafgarh and Shahdara drain outfalls. White color and fragmented shape were prevalent characteristics of the isolated MPs. ATR-FTIR spectroscopy revealed five types of polymers. Heavy metals (Cr, Pb, Mn, Fe) and fecal coliforms were at unacceptable levels at most of the sampling sites. Due to the emergence of issues concerning MP's tendency to actively interact with heavy metals and pathogenic microorganisms, investigation of the co-occurrence of such harmful pollutants is very important. The present study is aimed at this issue and urges similar kinds of investigations in other riverine regions of our country as well as globally due to their scarcity in literature. This study can further provide a baseline database to help the Government of India's efforts to clean and revive the Delhi stretch of the Yamuna River.

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Assessing the impacts of ecological framework of Indian riverfront revitalization projects

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Kinjawadekar

2023

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Urban waterfronts have evolved into vibrant centres of recreation, tourism, and economic activities, becoming focal points for social, cultural, and religious gatherings in modern cities. The historical development of riverfronts sought to elevate the economic status and image of neighbouring cities during the industrial era. However, with the growing emphasis on riverfront revitalization projects in recent times, it has become imperative to prioritize environmental sustainability and ecological considerations in the planning and execution of these initiatives. This paper delves into the revitalization plans of the Sabarmati and Patna riverfronts in India, undertaking a comparative assessment of their development strategies and challenges encountered in ecological preservation. The study seeks to explore the interplay between the river and environmental concerns and analyse the positive impacts of ecological improvements on the social and economic dimensions of these urban waterfronts. Additionally, the research scrutinizes the alignment of these various aspects with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, presenting an integrated approach towards fostering holistic and sustainable urban riverfront development. The study on riverfront development projects revealed that successful projects prioritize social inclusivity, economic vitality, and environmental sustainability, contributing to the long-term success and well-being of both communities and ecosystems. The research demonstrates the potential for holistic and sustainable urban development through riverfront revitalization, offering valuable insights and case studies for future urban redevelopment projects.

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Assessment of urban river pollution using the water quality index and macro-invertebrate community index

Cited by 12 publications

References 64 publications

Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the Upper Piedmont Area of Haridwar, India

Hydrogeochemical Evaluation of Groundwater for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in the Upper Piedmont Area of Haridwar, India

Investigations on the co-occurrence of microplastics and other pollutants in the River Yamuna, Delhi

Assessing the impacts of ecological framework of Indian riverfront revitalization projects

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