River Water Pollution in Developed and Developing Countries: Judge and Assessment of Physicochemical Characteristics and Selected Dissolved Metal Concentration

Sikder, Md. Tajuddin; Kihara, Yusuke; Yasuda, Masaomi; Yustiawati,; Mihara, Yoshihiro; Tanaka, Shunitz; Odgerel, Dalkhjav; Mijiddorj, Badamtsetseg; Syawal, Suhaemi M.; Hosokawa, Toshiyuki; Saito, Takeshi; Kurasaki, Masaaki

doi:10.1002/clen.201100320

Cited by 78 publications

(49 citation statements)

References 23 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Alam et al (2007) found the mean values of pH, DO, BOD and COD lower in the Surma river than the present study. The mean values of pH, TDS, EC were lower but temperature were higher in the present study than the Shitalakhya, Turag and Bongshi rivers according to Sikder et al (2013).…”

Section: Physico-chemical Characteristics Of River Water and Sedimentcontrasting

confidence: 63%

Status of Heavy Metals in Water and Sediment of the Meghna River, Bangladesh

Hassan¹,

Rahman²,

Saha³

et al. 2015

American Journal of Environmental Sciences

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract:The pollution of river water and sediments by heavy metals has assumed serious problems due to their toxicity and accumulative behavior. The present study has been undertaken to assess the levels of heavy metals and the extent of pollution in the surface water and sediments from the Meghna river. Water and sediment samples were collected by the Standard Methods and, processed and analyzed for heavy metals using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (FAAS). The mean concentrations of heavy metal found in the river water were in the order of: ). Pb and Ni were found below detection limit in river water. Based on the findings, the Meghna river water can be considered as unpolluted with respect to Cd, Cr, Mn and Zn, whereas concentration of Fe was above the standard value according to recommended standard guidelines. According to Sediment Quality Guideline (USEPA, 1989), sediments were not polluted for Cd, Pb and Zn; moderately polluted for Cr and Mn and heavily polluted for Ni. The sediment geo-accumulation index (I geo ) values showed no pollution for most of sampling sites for all studied heavy metals. Pollution Load Index (PLI) values showed that all the studied sampling sites were not polluted and on the other hand mean Contamination Factor (CF) values showed low pollution for all measured heavy metals except Ni which indicated moderate pollution. This study can be used as reference to monitor the quality of water and sediments of the Meghna river.

show abstract

Section: Physico-chemical Characteristics Of River Water and Sedimentcontrasting

confidence: 63%

Status of Heavy Metals in Water and Sediment of the Meghna River, Bangladesh

Hassan¹,

Rahman²,

Saha³

et al. 2015

American Journal of Environmental Sciences

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Sikder et al, 2013). The river floods frequently large parts of the town surrounding the river corridor (Budiyono, Aerts, Brinkman, Marfai, & Ward, 2014;Nuswantoro, Diermanse, & Molkenthin, 2014), especially in Central Jakarta, as a result of a flat terrain and of housing progressively encroaching the natural flood plain (Texier, 2008).…”

Section: Water Resources Land Use and Pollution Signaturesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The importance of integrated solutions to flooding and water quality problems in the tropical megacity of Jakarta

Costa

Burlando

Priadi

2016

Sustainable Cities and Society

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…The Cl − and BOD levels were measured using standard laboratory method. The detection limits were 0.02 mg/ L(PO [10,11]. Internal quality control was used in the measurement of the physicochemical parameters and dissolved metals in the samples from each region.…”

Section: Determination Of Water Quality Parametersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of Low-cost indigenous filtration system for urban sullage: assessment of reusability

Sikder

Hossain²,

Pingki³

et al. 2016

Future Cities and Environment

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Treated sullage water could be the answer to urban water scarcity. In this study, urban sullage water was subjected to various tests to determine a number of physiochemical parameters, heavy metal content and coliform count. Obtained results were compared with the Dhaka Water and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) water samples. The sullage water was then treated using a proposed filtration system with indigenous gravel-coal-sand filter. The pH, chlorine (Cl − ) and phosphate (PO 4 3− ) of the sullage water, DWASA water and treated sullage water were found to be within the allowed limit set by Bangladesh Drinking Water Quality Standard. The nitrate (NO 3 1− ), BOD, DO, coliform and phosphate (PO 4 3− ) of the sullage water exceeded both the Bangladesh and WHO standard. The amount of toxic heavy metals, lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury and arsenic, were determined to be below the standards. The results indicated that sullage water is not safe and the treated one is safe from toxic heavy metals for household use. The significant portion of treated water can be reutilized which is equivalent of 29 % savings from the annual DWASA water bill. The quality of the treated sullage water revealed that it can be reused for cleaning, washing, bathing in household activities along with other agricultural and industrial purposes.

show abstract

River Water Pollution in Developed and Developing Countries: Judge and Assessment of Physicochemical Characteristics and Selected Dissolved Metal Concentration

Cited by 78 publications

References 23 publications

Status of Heavy Metals in Water and Sediment of the Meghna River, Bangladesh

Status of Heavy Metals in Water and Sediment of the Meghna River, Bangladesh

The importance of integrated solutions to flooding and water quality problems in the tropical megacity of Jakarta

Development of Low-cost indigenous filtration system for urban sullage: assessment of reusability

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About