Comparative analysis of biotic indices in the monitoring system of running water in a biospheric reserve

Семенченко, В. П.; Мороз, М. Д.

doi:10.1007/s11268-005-0025-0

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“…In streams, benthic macroinvertebrates reflect e.g., the anthropogenic perturbation, organic pollution, acidification, or other types of stream degradation (Tripole et al, 2008;Mykrä et al, 2012). The biological indices (metrics) are widely recommended and appear to be a valuable tool in monitoring macroinvertebrate response to both unimpacted (reference conditions) and anthropogenic disturbances in rivers throughout the European ecoregions (Aqem, 2002;Rawer-Jost et al, 2004;Semenchenko & Moroz, 2005;Šporka et al, 2006;Leunda et al, 2009;Šporka et al, 2009;Sánchez-Montoya et al, 2010;Torrisi et al, 2010). However, existing studies on macroinvertebrate biological metrics in unimpacted European mountain streams are still limited.…”

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Biological indices applied to benthic macroinvertebrates at reference conditions of mountain streams in two ecoregions (Poland, the Slovak Republic)

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The study was carried out from 2007 to 2010 in two ecoregions: the Carpathians and the Central Highlands. The objectives of our survey were to test the existing biological index metric based on benthic macroinvertebrates at reference conditions in the high-and mid-altitude mountain streams of two ecoregions according to the requirements of the EU WFD and to determine which environmental factors influence the distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates. Our results revealed statistically significant differences in the values of the physical and chemical parameters of water as well as the mean values of metrics between the types of streams at the sampling sites. RDA analysis showed that the temperature of the water, pH, conductivity, the stream gradient, values of the HQA index, and altitude were the parameters most associated with the distribution of benthic macroinvertebrate taxa and the values of the metrics. The values of biological indices should be considered according to the stream typology including altitude and geology. At the reference conditions, the suggested border values of biological indices are very harsh. The values of the biological indices of most sampling sites did not correspond to the requirements of the high status in rivers. The streams at altitudes above 1,200 m a.s.l. should be treated as another river type and new reference values should be established.

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“…However, the efficiency of biotic indices in assessing the water quality in comparison to the physicochemical-based indices is still questionable. Although there are many studies, which compared different biotic indices [Ravera 2001, Semenchenko, Moroz 2005, Hering et al 2006, there are few studies, which compared the effectiveness of WQI and diatom indices [Pham 2017. Maraşlıoğlu et al [2018] used the physicochemical parameters with modified WQImin to evaluate the water quality of Mert Stream.…”

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Comparative Performance of Physicochemical-Based and Diatom-Based Metrics in Assessing the Water Quality of Mert Stream, Turkey

Maraşlıoğlu¹,

Bektaş²,

Özen³

2020

J. Ecol. Eng.

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In this study, the authors aimed to compare the performance of the physicochemical-based water quality metrics (WQI, SWQMR) and diatom-based diatom metrics (TDI, BDI, GDI) to evaluate the water quality and ecological status of the Mert Stream. A total of 104 epilithic diatom species, belonging to 44 genera, were recorded during the study period. Navicula was the most dominant diatom in the sites near intensive farming areas, while Gomphonema was the most dominant species in the sites in vicinity of urban and industrial settlements. According to the water quality indices based on the physicochemical parameters and diatoms, the water quality in the upper and middle parts of the Mert stream was better than in the lower parts (higher amount of total suspended solids and higher conductivity). The structure of the epilithic diatom community was mostly shaped by total suspended solids, electrical conductivity and nutrients according to Canonical Correspondence Analysis results. The obtained results revealed that diatom metrics, especially GDI, and water quality metrics, especially WQI, can be used for the monitoring of lotic systems and provide useful complementary information on the ecological status of rivers in medium rainfall regions such as Samsun.

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“…Once in the laboratory, the different groups of macroinvertebrates were classified and stored in 70% alcohol for further identification. Many authors have defined different biological indices to measure water quality based on macroinvertebrate populations (Rico et al 1992;Semenchenko and Moroz 2005). The indices used in this study were the Trent Biotic Index (TBI) and the Biological Monitoring Working Party (BMWP), two of the most widely used indices in the last decade.…”

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WFD Indicators and Definition of the Ecological Status of Rivers

Carballo

Cancela

Iglesias

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Water Resour Manage

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The Water Framework Directive (WFD) aims to solve the problems derived from the use of water, a limited natural resource, by extending the scope of protection to all water uses. The WDF defines the ecological status of water bodies by characterizing each water body type and establishing conditions for the quality elements. This paper identifies valid indicators for defining the ecological status of Estanco River Basin, located in the province of Lugo, NW of Spain, by using the methodology proposed in the WFD. In addition, this study highlights the obstacles for a correct application of the WFD in the study river basin. After characterization of the study river basin and establishment of specific reference conditions, this study presents conclusions about the usefulness of the WFD in the development of specific programmes for improving the ecological status of rivers.

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Comparative analysis of biotic indices in the monitoring system of running water in a biospheric reserve

Cited by 13 publications

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Biological indices applied to benthic macroinvertebrates at reference conditions of mountain streams in two ecoregions (Poland, the Slovak Republic)

Biological indices applied to benthic macroinvertebrates at reference conditions of mountain streams in two ecoregions (Poland, the Slovak Republic)

Comparative Performance of Physicochemical-Based and Diatom-Based Metrics in Assessing the Water Quality of Mert Stream, Turkey

WFD Indicators and Definition of the Ecological Status of Rivers

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