Hydrogeochemical characterization and appraisal of groundwater quality for industrial purpose using a novel industrial water quality index (IndWQI) in the Guanzhong Basin, China

Nsabimana, Abel; Li, Peiyue

doi:10.1016/j.chemer.2022.125922

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“…Some industrial effluents have been identified as carcinogenic, while other chemicals present in these effluents are toxic to humans and aquatic life (Kupechella & Hyland, 1989). It is crucial to identify the sources of pollution and evaluate the quality and quantity of pollutants they produce to determine their compliance with legal limits (Nsabimana & Li, 2023).…”

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Unlocking solutions for cleaner waters: The Industrial Wastewater Quality Index in Egypt and beyond

M. Salman Abdou,

el Ragehy

2024

World Water Policy

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This research study conducted in Egypt focuses on addressing the issue of industrial water pollution and promoting sustainable water and environmental management practices. The study introduces a novel tool called the Industrial Wastewater Quality Index (IWQI) and utilizes two assessment methods to evaluate the extent of water pollution caused by industrial effluents. The IWQI takes into consideration both the environmental limits specified by Egyptian legislation and industry‐specific parameters, effectively condensing extensive water quality data into simplified categories. The IWQI model proves to be a dependable instrument for assessing the overall quality of groundwater intended for industrial use. It incorporates multiple water quality indices and employs multivariate statistical analysis techniques to determine the contribution of each parameter to industrial water quality. This comprehensive analysis enhances the reliability of the model, making it a valuable point of reference for similar locations worldwide, particularly those sharing similar climatic conditions. The outcomes of this study provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders involved in regulating and mitigating industrial water pollution in Egypt. The findings also have relevance to other countries facing similar challenges, highlighting the importance of developing effective techniques for investigating pollution sources, monitoring water quality, and forecasting future trends. The study underscores the necessity of implementing proactive measures to address industrial water pollution and protect water resources and ecosystems. By emphasizing these aspects, the study emphasizes the importance of promoting sustainable water and environmental management practices. Overall, the IWQI and the study's findings contribute to the development of strategies to manage and control industrial water pollution and can guide policymakers and stakeholders in Egypt and other countries facing similar challenges.

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Unlocking solutions for cleaner waters: The Industrial Wastewater Quality Index in Egypt and beyond

M. Salman Abdou,

el Ragehy

2024

World Water Policy

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“…Based on the classification results, conventional groundwater chemical characterization methods such as Piper diagrams, Gibbs diagrams, ion ratio analysis and mineral saturation indices were used to elucidate the hydrochemical characteristics and hydrochemical processes (Gao et al, 2022, Lu et al, 2023. The spatial distribution of water hydrochemical components based on inverse distance weight interpolation is essential to understand the distribution and evolution of groundwater contamination at spatial scales (Nsabimana and Li, 2023). Land use types are an important tool for identifying regional urbanization processes and the causes of anthropogenic groundwater pollution (Chen et al, 2023).…”

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Groundwater suitability assessment for irrigation and drinking purposes by integrating spatial analysis, machine learning, water quality index, health risk model

Yan,

Zhang,

Yao

et al. 2024

Preprint

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An in-depth understanding of nitrate-contaminated groundwater quality and risks is important for groundwater management. Hydrochemical characteristics and driving forces of groundwater quality and non-carcinogenic risks of nitrate were revealed by the integrated approaches of self-organizing map analysis, spatial visualization by geography information system, entropy and irrigation water quality indices and human health risk model. Groundwater samples were subdivided into two clusters by SOM analysis. Cluster Ⅰ including three samples were Ca-SO4 type and cluster Ⅱ of remaining 136 samples were Ca-HCO3 type. Hydrochemical compositions of two cluster samples were dominated by water-rock interaction: (1) calcite and gypsum dissolution for Cluster I samples, and (2) calcite dissolution, silicate weathering and positive cation exchange for Cluster Ⅱ samples. Nitrate contamination occurred in both Cluster I and Ⅱ samples, primarily induced by agricultural nitrogen fertilizer. The EWQI results showed that 90.97% in total groundwater samples were suitable for drinking purpose, while the IWQI results demonstrated that 65.03% in total groundwater samples were appropriate for irrigation purpose. The HHR model and Monte Carlo simulation indicated that the non-carcinogenic nitrated risk was highest in children. Exposure frequency was the most sensitive factor (86.33% in total) influencing the total non-carcinogenic risk, indicated by sensitivity analysis.

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“…By 2022, China's total water use will be limited to 610 billion cubic meters. Compared with 2015, water consumption per 10,000 yuan of industrial added value will be reduced by 50.3%, but this figure is far less than that of western developed countries [ 4 ]. Therefore, to accelerate the improvement of industrial water efficiency is to promote the overall green transformation of economy and society.…”

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Spatial difference analysis and dynamic evolution prediction of urban industrial integrated water use efficiency in China

Jingfeng,

Fan,

Yan

2024

Heliyon

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Hydrogeochemical characterization and appraisal of groundwater quality for industrial purpose using a novel industrial water quality index (IndWQI) in the Guanzhong Basin, China

Cited by 34 publications

References 94 publications

Unlocking solutions for cleaner waters: The Industrial Wastewater Quality Index in Egypt and beyond

Unlocking solutions for cleaner waters: The Industrial Wastewater Quality Index in Egypt and beyond

Groundwater suitability assessment for irrigation and drinking purposes by integrating spatial analysis, machine learning, water quality index, health risk model

Spatial difference analysis and dynamic evolution prediction of urban industrial integrated water use efficiency in China

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