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Environmental Sciences
Jia Xing Loi, Adeline Seak May Chua, Mohamad Fairus Rabuni, Chee Keong Tan, Sai Hin Lai, Yasuyuki Takemura, Kazuaki Syutsubo
Summary: This study applied chemometrics to analyze water quality data from three major river basins in Selangor, Malaysia. The results showed spatial and periodic variations in pollution characteristics. Nitrogen species, total suspended solids, and dissolved solids were identified as the major pollution loads, with a significant increasing trend in ammonia pollution. The study highlights the vulnerability of Selangor's water resource system to water pollution and suggests incorporating ammonia treatment facilities into water treatment plants for smooth water supply operations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Richard J. Cooper, Kevin M. Hiscock
Summary: The EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) is considered a milestone in environmental legislation, but many European water bodies still fail to meet its ambitious goals. This study focuses on the impact of the WFD on the River Wensum in eastern England. By analyzing water quality data from 2000 to 2022, it reveals improvements in wastewater treatment but a deterioration in agricultural pollution indicators. Concentration spikes of organic chemical contaminants and changes in discharge increase the risk of riverine pollution. Despite achieving good or high water quality status for some indicators, compliance with WFD goals for phosphorus and nitrogen is low and projected to persist due to legacy stores and climate change effects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Uthpala Pinto, Shivanesh Rao, Daniel Phillip Svozil, Aaron Wright, Ashantha Goonetilleke
Summary: A holistic understanding of stormwater quality and quantity in catchment land use is crucial for effective stormwater management. This study investigated the quality and quantity of stormwater from different land use types, highlighting the complex nature of stormwater quality influenced by catchment and rainfall characteristics. The results showed varying patterns of physicochemical and hydrological variables across different land use types and flow conditions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joachim Rozemeijer, Ruurd Noordhuis, Kevin Ouwerkerk, Miguel Dionisio Pires, Anouk Blauw, Arno Hooijboer, Geert Jan van Oldenborgh
Summary: This study explored the effects of climatic variability on water quality in various water systems in the Netherlands, showing that water quality is impacted by global climate change, changes in Atlantic ocean circulation patterns, continental precipitation, river discharge fluctuations, and local climatic fluctuations. The fluctuations induced by climatic variability give a preview for the potential effects of climate change on water quality.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
J. Jack Kurki-Fox, Michael R. Burchell
Summary: This study provides an overview of water quality in forested wetlands in North Carolina and takes the first step towards developing numeric nutrient standards. The research methodology establishes draft nutrient warning levels based on the best indicators of disturbance, NO3--N and NH4+-N concentrations.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Vanessa Almeida Moreira, Cristiana Cravo-Laureau, Angelo Cezar Borges de Carvalho, Alice Baldy, Edison Dausacker Bidone, Elisamara Sabadini-Santos, Robert Duran
Summary: This study assessed the changes in microbial communities in sediments from Sepetiba Bay in Brazil. The results showed significant differences in microbial diversity between less polluted and highly polluted sectors. The study also validated the use of the Quality Ratio index as a reliable tool for assessing chronic contamination in the bay.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yadav Sapkota, Sibel Bargu, John R. White
Summary: In 2016, warm air temperatures and high precipitation led to historically early river flood pulse in the Mississippi River, triggering the opening of a flood release valve to protect New Orleans. This research aimed to examine the ecosystem response of this wintertime nutrient flood pulse compared to historical events that occurred months later.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tor E. Eriksen, John E. Brittain, Geir Soli, Dean Jacobsen, Peter Goethals, Nikolai Friberg
Summary: This study provides a first global overview of methods used to assess the environmental quality of rivers and streams using macroinvertebrates. By reviewing literature from developing economies, the study found that macroinvertebrates were successful in detecting degradation of environmental quality in rivers. A global common metric is proposed for river assessment, comprising three common river assessment metrics from literature review, emphasizing the urgent need for attention to riverine environmental quality.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Lidia Dzierzbicka-Glowacka, Dawid Dybowski, Maciej Janecki, Ewa Wojciechowska, Beata Szymczycha, Dawid Potrykus, Artur Nowicki, Adam Szymkiewicz, Piotr Zima, Beata Jaworska-Szulc, Stefan Pietrzak, Grazyna Pazikowska-Sapota, Dominika Kalinowska, Nicole Nawrot, Pawel Wielgat, Grazyna Dembska, Karolina Matej-Lukowicz, Katarzyna Szczepanska, Tadeusz Puszkarczuk
Summary: The changes in marine coastal zones are of great significance due to the increasing human population living in these areas. This study presents an innovative toolkit that allows researchers to identify and assess the sources of nutrient and pesticide pollution, calculate their flux, and evaluate their influence on the coastal ecosystem.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ming Xin, Xia Sun, Lin-Ping Xie, Bao-Dong Wang
Summary: Through the use of historical data, this study examines the long-term variations in pollutant sources and water quality in China's coastal waters over the last three decades. The results indicate that water quality has improved significantly since the 1990s, with a rapid decline in non-clean water areas since 2015. The main pollutants affecting water quality are nitrogen, phosphate, and petroleum hydrocarbons. Additionally, harmful algal blooms show a similar trend to water quality changes. The enforcement of stricter environmental protection laws and a shift towards high-quality development played a crucial role in improving water quality in China's coastal seas.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Brian E. Lapointe, Rachel A. Brewton, Jeffrey M. Littlejohn
Summary: Wastewater management is a critical issue globally, especially in proximity to sensitive ecosystems. Distributed wastewater treatment units (DWTUs) are a state-approved alternative to centralized sewer infrastructure, and this study tested the performance of a DWTU in Lake Hamilton, FL. The results showed significant improvements in effluent quality compared to influent, indicating the effectiveness of DWTUs in improving wastewater quality. These systems could be particularly useful in sensitive areas where advanced wastewater treatment is required.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adriana Tuduri, Laura Perez Becona, Natalia Venturini, Lorena Rodriguez-Gallego, Felipe Garcia-Rodriguez, Leticia Gonzalez, Carolina Lescano, Soledad Costa, Laura del Puerto, Leandro Bergamino
Summary: The study found that water column trophic indicators reflect short-term water quality changes, while benthic trophic indicators reflect long-term trends. The research also showed that eutrophic conditions in sediment and transitional water bodies are associated with decreasing salinity and increasing total nutrients.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Lucia Vera-Herrera, Susana Romo, Juan Soria
Summary: This research assessed the water quality of different aquatic environments in the Natural Park of Albufera, finding that the wetland is globally eutrophic with poor ecological potential. Agriculture and water management have a significant impact on the area.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Matthew A. Pendergraft, Derek J. Grimes, Sarah N. Giddings, Falk Feddersen, Charlotte M. Beall, Christopher Lee, Mitchell Santander, Kimberly A. Prather
Summary: Research indicates that coastal water pollution can be transmitted to people through airborne pathways, which needs to be taken into consideration when assessing the full impact of coastal ocean pollution on public health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohamad A. Alkhalidi, Zahraa H. Al-Nasser, Hanan A. Al-Sarawi
Summary: Marine pollution in shallow embayments, such as Doha Bay, poses a threat to human and marine health. This study investigates the environmental impact of sewage discharge from coastal outfalls in this bay, highlighting the link between environmental stressors and bay health. The concentration and distribution of pollutants were found to vary spatially, correlating with the outfall locations. The study also revealed that the concentrations of various pollutants exceeded the maximum limits set by the Kuwait Environment Public Authority. Continued discharge of pollutants in coastal areas like Doha Bay will have complex and long-term consequences, underscoring the need for an independent and comprehensive monitoring program.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)