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Assessment of the vulnerability and sensitivity of groundwater for drinking water supply and irrigation: The case of the Mitidja alluvial aquifer (Northern Algeria)

Khelfi Mohamed El Amine, Hallal Dahbia Djoudar, Guastaldi Enrico, Alili Malika, Nadri Mohamed

Geomatics, Landmanagement and Landscape

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2025

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no. 1

119-145

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The aim of this study is to combine the hydrochemical data, geostatistical methods, and numerical approaches with the water pollution vulnerability index of the Mitidja alluvium. This index is obtained by applying the DRASTIC model and a numerical rating system to develop a methodology based on the water sensitivity index. The socio-economic development has led to the overexploitation of groundwater and surface water resources, coupled with insufficient rainfall, which has exacerbated the sensitivity and vulnerability of this precious resource. Compared to previous studies, the most recent sensitivity map serves as an important decision support tool for relevant authorities. According to the survey, this index was very low, accounting for 45.43% of the total drinking water area in 2010. It decreased to 8.25% and later increased to 28.06% in 2018. The high and very high sensitivity index to water pollution (SI) accounted for 5.34% and 9.87% in 2010, and 19.77% and 15.78% in 2018. The variation in irrigation water sensitivity was similar that of drinking water sources (DWS). The medium and high sensitivity indices (SI) increased from 27.21% and 18.20% to 37.19% and 42.01%, reflecting a significant and alarming increase in groundwater sensitivity, vulnerability, and pollution within the study area. The results of the geostatistical approach yielded some interesting results, considering the water intended for drinking water supply and the water intended for irrigation separately in the Mitidja alluvial aquifer.

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Celem tego badania jest połączenie danych hydrochemicznych, metod geostatystycznych i podejść numerycznych ze wskaźnikiem podatności na zanieczyszczenie wody aluwium Mitidja. Wskaźnik ten uzyskano poprzez zastosowanie modelu DRASTIC i numerycznego systemu oceny w celu opracowania metodologii opartej na wskaźniku wrażliwości wody. Rozwój społeczno-gospodarczy doprowadził do nadmiernej eksploatacji zasobów wód gruntowych i powierzchniowych, w połączeniu z niewystarczającymi opadami deszczu, co zaostrzyło wrażliwość i podatność tego cennego zasobu. W porównaniu z poprzednimi badaniami najnowsza mapa wrażliwości służy jako ważne narzędzie wspomagające podejmowanie decyzji dla odpowiednich organów. Według badania wskaźnik ten był bardzo niski i stanowił 45,43% całkowitej powierzchni wody pitnej w 2010 r. Zmniejszył się do 8,25%, a następnie wzrósł do 28,06% w 2018 r. Wysoki i bardzo wysoki wskaźnik wrażliwości na zanieczyszczenie wody (SI) stanowił 5,34% i 9,87% w 2010 r. oraz 19,77% i 15,78% w 2018 r. Zmienność wrażliwości wody nawadniającej była podobna do zmienności źródeł wody pitnej (DWS). Średnie i wysokie wskaźniki wrażliwości (SI) wzrosły z 27,21% i 18,20% do 37,19% i 42,01%, co odzwierciedla znaczny i alarmujący wzrost wrażliwości, podatności i zanieczyszczenia wód gruntowych na badanym obszarze. Wyniki podejścia geostatystycznego przyniosły interesujące rezultaty, biorąc pod uwagę osobno wodę przeznaczoną do zaopatrzenia w wodę pitną i wodę przeznaczoną do nawadniania w warstwie wodonośnej aluwialnej Mitidja.

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Spatial and Temporal Distribution of the Impact of Socio-economic Factors on Water Pollution

Chen Bizhen, Xie Shanshan, Sun Dehong

Problemy Ekorozwoju

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2024

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Vol. 19, no. 1

180--192

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Access to safe water and ensuring residents’ health are the main components of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Water pollution has a significant impact on residents’ health, and there are many factors that exacerbate water pollution. In this study, we applied the geographically and temporally weighted regression (GTWR) model to analyze the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of factors affecting water pollution in China from 2005 to 2021. Hence, this article takes the chemical oxygen demand emissions (CODE) as the dependent variable, and the independent variables are ending permanent population (EPP), urbanization rate (UR), comprehensive production capacity of water supply (CPCOWS), per capita GDP (PCGDP), industrial water consumption proportion (IWCP), and per capita water consumption (PCWC). The conclusions are as follows: (1) The temporal evolution of CODE in different regions is highly consistent, with the order of water pollution severity being central, northeast, eastern, and western. (2) The effects of different factors on water pollution have obvious spatial and temporal heterogeneity. Overall, EPP, UR, CPCOWS, and PCWC have positive effects on water pollution, and PCGDP and IWCP have negative effects. (3) The direction of EPP and PCGDP impacts on CODE remains consistent across regions. UR impacts are primarily in the northeast, CPCOWS impacts are primarily in the eastern, central, and northeast, IWCP impacts are primarily in the central and western, and PCWC impacts are primarily in the eastern and central. Ultimately, some practical and feasible policy recommendations were proposed for different regions.

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Dostęp do bezpiecznej wody i zapewnienie zdrowia mieszkańców należą do najważniejszych Celów Zrównoważonego Rozwoju Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych (SDGs). Zanieczyszczenie wody ma znaczący wpływ na zdrowie mieszkańców, a istnieje wiele czynników, które zwiększają zanieczyszczenie wody. W tym badaniu zastosowaliśmy model regresji ważonej geograficznie i czasowo (GTWR) do analizy charakterystyki czasoprzestrzennego rozkładu czynników wpływających na zanieczyszczenie wody w Chinach w latach 2005-2021. Dlatego w tym artykule przyjęto emisję chemicznego zapotrzebowania tlenu (CODE) jako zależną zmienną, a zmiennymi niezależnymi są końcowa liczba ludności (EPP), wskaźnik urbanizacji (UR), całkowita zdolność produkcyjna zaopatrzenia w wodę (CPCOWS), PKB na mieszkańca (PCGDP), udział zużycia wody przemysłowej (IWCP) i zużycie wody na mieszkańca (PCWC). Wnioski są następujące: (1) Czasowa ewolucja CODE w różnych regionach jest wysoce spójna, przy czym kolejność zagrożeń wynikających z zanieczyszczenia wody jest następująca: regiony centralny, północno-wschodni, wschodni i zachodni. (2) Wpływ różnych czynników na zanieczyszczenie wody jest wyraźnie zróżnicowany przestrzennie i czasowo. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, EPP, UR, CPCOWS i PCWC mają pozytywny wpływ na zanieczyszczenie wody, a PCGDP i IWCP mają skutki negatywne. (3) Kierunek wpływu EPP i PCGDP na CODE pozostaje spójny we wszystkich regionach. Oddziaływania UR występują głównie na północnym wschodzie, oddziaływania CPCOWS występują głównie na wschodzie, środku i północnym wschodzie, oddziaływania IWCP występują głównie w środkowej i zachodniej części, a oddziaływania PCWC występują głównie na wschodzie i w środku. W końcowej części pracy zaproponowano praktyczne i wykonalne zalecenia polityczne dla różnych regionów.

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Małe nie zawsze jest piękne.Jak rozwiązać globalny problem mikroplastików w wodzie?

Markiewicz Roksana

Kierunek Chemia

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2024

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Nr 4

80-83

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Mikroplastiki określa się mianem zanieczyszczeń budzących niepokój, łatwo dostających się do łańcucha pokarmowego. Występują one w wielu formach i co ważne, przenoszą się każdą możliwą drogą transportu: powietrzem, glebą i oczywiście wodą. W przypadku tworzyw sztucznych, wytwarzane są głównie z dużych, wszechobecnych materiałów, a ich wykrywanie, analiza i usuwanie to niezwykle istotny problem środowiskowy.

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Optimising the grey water footprint of crops to enhance the environmental integrity in the Gaza Strip, Palestine

Mizyed Amjad, Mogheir Yunes, Hamada Mazen

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2024

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no. 63

120--129

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Water pollution and scarcity are amongst the most pressing challenges affecting the water environment in the Gaza Strip. Agricultural activities play an important role in this issue, consuming more than 50% of the extracted water, while contributing to environmental degradation through the excessive use of pesticides and fertilisers. The grey water footprint (GWF) was quantified to evaluate pollution from crops using the Hoekstra methodology. The grey water totalled 30.63 mln m3, with 51% attributed to vegetables, 44.5% to horticultural trees, and 4.5% to field crops between 2018 and 2022. An evaluation of the sustainability of the water footprint revealed that the assimilation capacity of water resources has been completely consumed. As a result, the Gaza Strip is classified as an unsustainable area, which is a serious violation of globally approved water quality standards. To optimise the grey water footprint, the nitrogen balance, N-leakage rate, and associated uncertainties were analysed using fractional programming, leading to the development of a model aimed at achieving optimal results. The findings show the importance of implementing this approach in the Gaza Strip, enabling policymakers and local authorities to develop a promising strategy for agricultural practices. This would promote sustainable and effective management of water resources and a safe and productive agricultural environment.

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Solar Light-Driven Degradation of Isoprinosine–Efficiency of the Processes and Kinetic Calculations

Ahmed Humam, Felis Ewa

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2024

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Vol. 25, nr 3

173--181

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The photocatalytic degradation of the antiviral drug Isoprinosine (inosine pranobex, IPN) by TiO2-P25, ZnO and SnO2 was investigated in two different aquatic matrices, i.e. milli-Q-water (MQ) and tap water (TW) under solar irradiation of 500 W/m2. The changes in concentration of IPN during all experiments were monitored using HPLC at a wavelength of 260 nm, and the photocatalytic degradation of IPN followed pseudo-first-order kinetics. The highest value of the pseudo-first-order rate constant of IPN photodegradation (k) was obtained by the presence of 20 mg/l TiO2-P25, (k=0.0483 min-1) in MQ water with the value of the coefficient of determination (R2) equal to 0.9268. The study also assessed the impact of photocatalyst doses and initial IPN concentrations on the efficacy of IPN photodegradation. The results showed that IPN was resistant to degradation under only sunlight (without any photocatalysts addition), with a degradation rate of 9% after 2 hours in milli-Q water and 16% after 2 hours in tap water. However, the addition of selected photocatalysts resulted in the breakdown of the IPN molecule. TiO2-P25 was particularly promising among the tested photocatalysts. The research also discovered that IPN partially adsorbed to TiO2 particles (33% after 2 hours), ZnO particles (26% after 2 hours), and SnO2 (4% after 2 hours). Based on the f indings, solar-light-driven photocatalysis could be a promising technique for the degradation of certain antiviral drugs in water matrices after optimizing the process.

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Comparative Biosorption Proficiency in Intact and Autoclaved Biofilm Matrices

Kurniawan Andi, Pramudia Zulkisam, Susanti Yogita Ayu Dwi, Al Zamzami Ilham Misbakudin, Yamamoto Tatsuya

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2024

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Vol. 25, nr 4

131--141

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The urgent need for technological innovation to combat water pollution underscores the significance of biosorption as a potential solution. The success of biosorption hinges on the careful selection of a suitable biosorbent. Biofilms, composed of microbial communities, emerge as a promising alternative due to their expansive adsorption capacity and ready availability. In practical applications, biosorption is often executed at pollutant concentrations lethal to microbes. Consequently, comprehending the biosorption potential of biofilms with deceased microbes becomes imperative. Notably, biofilms with deceased microbes offer the added advantage of minimizing the risk of pathogenic microbial contamination. Despite this, studies are scarce comparing biosorption between intact biofilms and those with deceased microbes. This comparative analysis could enhance the feasibility of biofilms in biosorption as an eco-aquatic technology for alleviating aquatic pollution. This study aims to scrutinize the biosorption characteristics of intact biofilm (with living microbes) and autoclaved biofilm (with deceased microbes). The methods employed for analyzing biosorption characteristics encompass examining electric charge properties, FTIR spectra analysis, ion adsorption, and ion desorption. The model ions chosen for this study are K⁺ (monovalent ion) and Mg²⁺ (divalent ion). Results indicate that the biofilm’s electric charge properties and adsorption capacity remain relatively unchanged post-autoclaving. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that biofilms, whether intact or autoclaved, present substantial potential as biosorbents in the advancement of eco-aquatic technology for mitigating water pollution.

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Co warto wiedzieć na temat poli i perfluoroalkilowych związków organicznych (PFAS)?

Szopińska Małgorzata, Gamoń Filip, Pierpaoli Mattia, Łuczkiewicz Aneta, Fudala-Książek Sylwia

Forum Eksploatatora

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2024

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Nr 4 (129)

50-56

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Poli- i perfluoroalkilowe związki organiczne (ang. poły- and perfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS) w ostatnich latach są przedmiotem zainteresowania naukowców, technologów, a także całego społeczeństwa. Jest to związane z ich niebywałą trwałością w środowisku - należą bowiem do grupy tzw. wiecznych chemikaliów (ang. forever chemicals), a także zagrożeniem, jakie stanowią dla zdrowia ludzi.

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Effect of the cathode material on the efficiency of the electro-Fenton process to remove pefloxacin. Kinetics and oxidation products

Hakami Rabab A., Hakami Afnan A., Yahya Muna Shueai

Environment Protection Engineering

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2024

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Vol. 50, nr 2

79--94

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The effect of the electro-Fenton process depends on the ability of the cathode material to produce H2O2, a primary oxidizing agent that is responsible for destroying organic pollutants. The study aimed at the impact of various cathode materials, including carbon felt, carbon graphite, and stainless steel, as well as current density on the electrochemical oxidation of pefloxacin (PEF) in water. The electro- -Fenton technique was applied for the first time on the PEF employing various cathodes with a platinum anode. HPLC and LC-(MS-MS) studies have been utilized to determine intermediate compounds. Using ion chromatography, inorganic ions released in the solution as a final stage of the mineralizing process were determined. Finally, we assessed the viability of fusing the biological process with the electro-Fenton one. As a result, PEF-contaminated water can be treated effectively and cheaply.

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Development measures to enhance the ecological safety of ships and reduce operational pollution to the environment

Melnyk Oleksiy, Onyshchenko Svitlana, Onishchenko Oleg

Zeszyty Naukowe. Transport / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 118

195--206

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Reduction of ecological risks of shipping is a challenging task that requires methods of legislative and regulatory control, organizational measures, and technical and technological support. Furthermore, the matter concerns not only the reduction of possible risks but also the level of existing impact on the marine environment because of exhaust gas emissions by ships, discharge of waste and ballast water, as well as control of ecological consequences of accidents. The purpose of this study is to analyse possible sources of environmental impact during ship operation cycles, identify significant risks, review existing potentials to reduce the risk of ship accidents and their environmental consequences, and develop solutions to existing problems. This study offers results, which can serve as the initial basis for the formation of comprehensive measures on the reduction of environmental risks, and consequences of possible accidents for the environment caused by ships and international shipping.

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Application of green infrastructure for pollutant removal from stormwater

Andriulaityte Ieva, Valentukeviciene Marina

Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Częstochowskiej. Budownictwo

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2023

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Z. 29 (179)

7--12

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Stormwater runoff is a source of water pollution containing a wide range of chemical pollutants and various disease-causing bacteria and viruses that are transported by runoff to water bodies and have a negative impact on aquatic ecosystems. Therefore, stormwater treatment should meet the highest standards and contribute to sustainable water resource management. Responding to today‘s environmental challenges and following the Green Deal and Circular Economy’s goals, it is necessary to apply new innovative solutions and infrastructure in stormwater management. Research shows that green solutions might be a potential tool to treat stormwater and to ensure the proper quality of surface water bodies. The article aims to discuss various possible solutions of green infrastructure (rain gardens, green roof, wetlands etc.), which could be applied in future research to remove pollutants (heavy metals, organic compounds etc.) from stormwater. Studies have found multiple benefits of using green infrastructure in order to protect the environment. It is a cost effective, innovative and architectural measure, which promotes economic growth, contributes to climate change mitigation, reduces urbanization impact on the environment and creates recreational and green spaces.

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Spływ wód opadowych jest źródłem zanieczyszczenia wody zawierającego szeroką gamę substancji chemicznych oraz rożne bakterie i wirusy chorobotwórcze, które wraz ze spływem przenoszone są do zbiorników wodnych i mają negatywny wpływ na ekosystemy wodne. W związku z tym oczyszczanie wód opadowych powinno spełniać najwyższe standardy i przyczyniać się do zrównoważonego zarządzania zasobami wodnymi. Odpowiadając na współczesne wyzwania środowiskowe oraz kierując się celami Zielonego Ładu i Gospodarki o Obiegu Zamkniętym, konieczne jest stosowanie innowacyjnych rozwiązań i infrastruktury w zarządzaniu wodami opadowymi. Badania pokazują, że zielone rozwiązania mogą być potencjalnym narzędziem oczyszczania wód opadowych i zapewnienia odpowiedniej jakości części jednolitych wód powierzchniowych. Celem artykułu jest omówienie rożnych możliwych rozwiązań zielonej infrastruktury (ogrody deszczowe, zielone dachy, tereny podmokłe itp.), które można zastosować w przyszłych badaniach nad usuwaniem zanieczyszczeń (metali ciężkich, związków organicznych itp.) z wód opadowych. Badania wykazały wiele korzyści wynikających z wykorzystania zielonej infrastruktury w celu ochrony środowiska. Jest to rozwiązanie opłacalne, innowacyjne i architektoniczne, które sprzyja wzrostowi gospodarczemu, przyczynia się do łagodzenia zmian klimatycznych, zmniejsza wpływ urbanizacji na środowisko oraz tworzy przestrzenie rekreacyjne i zielone.

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Czy należy się obawiać obecności farmaceutyków w wodzie?

Stachowicz Wiktoria, Rzelewska-Piekut Martyna, Regel-Rosocka Magdalena

Technologia Wody

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2023

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Nr 4 (82)

36-43

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Obecność farmaceutyków w środowisku stanowi złożone zagadnienie, któremu poświęca się coraz więcej uwagi z racji potencjalnego wpływu toksycznego na zdrowie ludzi oraz zwierząt. Przemysł farmaceutyczny jest jedną z najprężniej rozwijających się gałęzi przemysłu, a postępujące choroby przewlekłe i cywilizacyjne, jak również zwiększająca się świadomość profilaktyki oraz suplementacji, przekładają się na coraz częstsze stosowanie wszelkich środków farmaceutycznych. Do najczęściej pojawiających się leków w wodach oraz glebach zalicza się niesteroidowe leki przeciwzapalne (NLPZ) i przeciwbólowe, antybiotyki, środki hormonalne, β-blokery, regulatory lipidów, leki psychotropowe i przeciwpadaczkowe oraz inne substancje aktywne (m.in. kofeinę). Przedostają się one do ekosystemu wraz z nieprawidłowo składowanymi odpadami medycznymi czy przemysłowymi, wodą z kąpieli i odchodami oraz spływem z pól uprawnych nawożonych obornikiem. Liczne badania wykazały, iż konwencjonalne oczyszczalnie ścieków nie są wystarczająco skuteczne w ich usuwaniu, dlatego poszukuje się innowacyjne i bardziej skuteczne metody likwidowania zanieczyszczeń farmaceutycznych ze ścieków.

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The presence of pharmaceuticals in the environment is a complex issue that is receiving increasing attention due to their potential toxic impact on human and animal health. The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most dynamically developing Industries, and progressive chronic and civilization diseases, as well as the increasing awareness of prevention and supplementation, translate into the increasingly frequent use of all pharmaceuticals. The most common drugs that appear in water and soil include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAlDs) and analgesics, antibiotics, hormonal agents, b-blockers, lipid regulators, psychotropic and antiepileptic drugs, and other active substances (including caffeine). They enter the ecosystem along with improperly stored medical or industrial waste, bathing water and feces, as well as run of from farmlands fertilized with manure. Numerous studies have shown that conventional sewage treatment plants are not effective enough in the removal of these active substances, therefore innovative and more effective methods for the treatment of pharmaceutical contaminants in wastewater are being sought.

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Czy metabolity Chloridazonu, herbicydu który był stosowany kilkanaście lat temu, mogą pojawić się w wodzie przeznaczonej do spożycia przez ludzi?

Pruss Alina, Kociuba Agnieszka, Przybylska Aleksandra, Zgoła-Grześkowiak Agnieszka, Frankowski Robert

Technologia Wody

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2023

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Nr 1 (79)

26-30

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Chloridazon był herbicydem stosowanym w uprawach buraka cukrowego, powodował hamowanie procesu fotosyntezy jednorocznych chwastów szerokolistnych. W ostatnich dziesięcioleciach chloridazon uznawano za nieszkodliwy, dlatego był chętnie stosowany przez rolników w wielu krajach. Rozkłada się on na dwa metabolity: chloridazon-desfenyl i chloridazon-metylo-desfenyl. Ze względu na swoją polarność i rozpuszczalność metabolity te zaliczane są do związków mobilnych, w związku z czym mogą zanieczyszczać wody powierzchniowe i gruntowe. Metabolity te mogą pojawić się również w wodzie przeznaczonej do spożycia przez ludzi. Chociaż nie są one herbicydami, należy je monitorować, gdyż ich kumulacja i długotrwałe utrzymywanie się w wodzie może stanowić zagrożenie dla zdrowia człowieka. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest przedstawienie najnowszych doniesień literaturowych dotyczących zanieczyszczenia wody herbicydami ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem chloridazonu i jego metabolitów oraz wskazanie możliwości ich eliminacji z wody.

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Chloridazon was an herbicide used in sugar beet crops; inhibited the photosynthesis process of annual broad-leaved weeds. In recent decades, chloridazon has been considered harmiess, so farmers in many countries have used it. Chloridazon is broken down into two metabolites: chloridazon-desphenyl and chloridazon-methyl-desphenyl. As a result of their polarity and solubility, these metabolites are classified as mobile compounds, therefore, they can contaminate surface and groundwater.These metabolites may also occur in water intended for human consumption. Although chloridazon metabolites are not herbicides, they should be monitored because their accumulation and long-term persistence in water can pose a threat to human health.The purpose of this article is to present the latest literature reports on herbicide water contamination, with particular emphasis on chloridazon and its metabolites, and to indicate the possibility of their elimination from water.

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The determination of microplastic contamination in freshwater environments using sampling methods : A case study

Karaban Kamil, Poniatowska Agnieszka, Kaliszewicz Anita, Winczek Michał, Ilieva-Makulec Krassimira, Romanowski Jerzy

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2023

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no. 57

140--146

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We compared different net sampling methods for microplastic quantitative collection by sampling different water volumes with nets of different mesh sizes. Sampling covered freshwater lake and reservoir with a significant degree of eutrophication located in Central Poland. The fibres were the main type of plastic collected from sampling sites and constituted 83% of all microplastic particles. Fibres of 700-1900 μm dominated in the samples. The size of mesh affected the amount of fibres collected. Small fibres of 10-200 μm in length were collected using only a fine net of 20 μm mesh size. The total amount of fibres depended on sample volumes; concentrations of microplastics were higher for smaller water volumes. It is likely that clogging with phytoplankton and suspended particles reduced the filtration capacity of the finest nets when large volumes were sampled, which led to an underestimation of microplastic. To our knowledge, this is the first study to provide evidence that the amount of small microfibres depends on mesh size and that the total microplastic abundance in freshwaters in Poland depends on the sample volume. We suggest sampling rather larger than smaller water volumes to assess the level of microplastic contamination more accurately, but clogging, which reduces the filtration capacity of finest nets, should be taken into account when eutrophic freshwater environments are studied.

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Groundwater contamination by BTEX hydrocarbons and phenol at former gasworks sites in Bydgoszcz

Macuda Jan, Łukańko Łukasz

Journal of Geotechnology and Energy

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2023

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Vol. 40, no. 3

13--17

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This paper addresses the historical environmental impact of Bydgoszcz’s ‘Old Gasworks’, located on Jagiellońska Street on the Brda River-one of Poland’s oldest and longest-operating gas production facilities. Municipal gas derived from dry coal distillation served both municipal and industrial purposes until 1973. However, the production process, marked by significant nuisances, particularly affected the ground and water environment. Pollutants, primarily organic compounds such as aromatic hydrocarbons, including PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), and BTEX hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes), phenol and mineral oil, entered the environment through equipment failures, leaks, and the improper storage of wastewater and technological waste. One of the major sources of contamination was inadequately executed construction activities related to the dismantling of installations and the liquidation of sewage and waste storage tanks. This paper presents the findings of a comprehensive study focusing on hydrocarbon concentrations in groundwater at the ‘Old Gasworks’ in Bydgoszcz and proposes effective methods for treating the water environment.

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Chemical Coagulation Applied for the Removal of Polyethylene and Expanded Polystyrene Microplastics

de Oliveira Thaynara Lorrayne, Bacelar Juliana Miranda, Teran Francisco Javier Cuba, Cuba Renata Medici Frayne, Porto Victor Hugo Souza Florentino

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 24, nr 11

163--168

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Microplastics are emerging pollutants, formed through weathering, with sizes equal to or smaller than 5 mm. They can reach surface and groundwater sources, as well as oceans and seas through natural pathways or from the discharge of liquid effluents, causing immeasurable effects on human beings. This study aimed to evaluate the optimal conditions for the removal of polyethylene (PE) and expanded polystyrene (EPS) microplastics through coagulation and flocculation processes using aluminum sulfate. To achieve this goal, two 22 full factorial designs were employed, including two replicates at the central points. The sizes of the microplastics were fixed at 0.6 mm and 0.9 mm for PE and EPS, respectively. The selected independent variables were Al2 (SO4)3 and pH. The experiments were conducted considering rapid mixing parameters (400 rpm for 1 min), slow mixing (100 rpm for 15 min), and sedimentation (30 min), with a velocity of 0.1 cm•min–1 in the Jar Test. Turbidity determination was applied to quantify the remaining microplastics. Consequently, it was observed that the highest efficiency occurred for PE microplastics at 4.25 mg•L–1 of Al2 (SO4)3 and pH 5, and for EPS microplastics at 6.00 mg•L–1 of Al2 (SO4)3 and pH 4, resulting in removal rates of 96.81% and 96.30% and turbidity levels of 0.38 and 0.50 NTU, respectively. The removal efficiencies of microplastics were similar, with a decrease at pH 6 for both, as low ionic strength prevents the release of H+ ions.

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Assessing Environmental Factors on the Growth and Distribution of Mangrove Seedlings Along the Bintuni Riverbank Area, Bintuni Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Sraun Markus, Bawole Roni, Marwa Jonni, Sinery Anton Silas, Cabuy Reinardus Liborius

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 24, nr 8

1--11

EN

Bintuni Bay is considered one of the largest mangrove ecosystems in the world, and it has benefited a lot to local inhabitants and the surrounding ecosystem by underpinning and maintaining ecosystem balances. This study assesses various environmental factors that affect the flow of the Bintuni River and mangrove ecosystems as a result of potential degradation due to various anthropogenic activities and small-scale industries along the river. Several environmental parameters were collected, measured, and analyzed in the laboratory, while mangrove seedlings were measured and calculated at five different locations to obtain the importance value index (IVI). The results indicated slightly varied environmental parameters and concentrations at the five locations. However, there was no significant difference in the environmental parameters between the five different locations (p-value of 0.953 > 0.05, 95% of CI). Mangrove seedlings were distributed evenly along the five different locations which were indicated by the number of individuals (ind/ha). There was no significant correlation among these environmental parameters because of the low concentrations of chemical and biological compounds in the water. Moreover, mangroves can regenerate, grow, and exist even in extreme and unbalanced environmental niches.

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Sekwencyjne systemy sedymentacyjno-biofiltracyjne dla poprawy jakości wód powierzchniowych

Jarosiewicz Paweł, Izydorczyk Katarzyna, Chamerska Aleksandra, Frątczak Wojciech, Jurczak Tomasz, Zalewski Maciej

Gospodarka Wodna

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2023

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Nr 10

20--23

PL

Wyniki Państwowego Monitoringu Środowiska jednoznacznie wskazują na złą jakość wód w Polsce, czego negatywne skutki są obserwowane z coraz większą intensywnością. Pomimo rosnących wysiłków, związanych zarówno z monitoringiem, jak i prewencją, nadal efekty tych działań nie są w pełni widoczne. Stąd coraz częściej wskazuje się na konieczność działania systemowego, wprowadzającego nowe podejście do zarządzania zasobami wodnymi. Zgodnie z założeniami ekohydrologii, nowa strategia powinna obejmować gospodarowanie wodami w skali zlewni i wykorzystywać naturalne procesy zachodzące w środowisku. Przykładem takich działań są rozwiązania bliskie naturze, które mogą skutecznie ograniczać negatywny wpływ człowieka na środowisko wodne. Niewątpliwie ważnym krokiem w rozwoju tych metod było opracowanie i wdrożenie sekwencyjnego systemu sedymentacyjno-biofiltracyjnego. Ponad 20 lat doświadczeń w projektowaniu i wdrażaniu tych systemów pozwala na zaprezentowanie zagadnienia oraz przedstawienie rekomendacji. Wykorzystanie naturalnych rozwiązań powinno stać się priorytetem w ograniczaniu presji wywieranej przez człowieka na środowisko wodne.

EN

The State Environmental Monitoring results unequivocally indicate that the quality of water in Poland is low and its consequences are recorded with a growing intensity. Despite growing efforts related both to monitoring and prevention, the effects of these actions are not fully visible. Hence the necessity of a systemic action, introducing a new approach to water resources management. According to the ecohydrology assumptions, such new strategy should include water management on the river basin scale and use natural processes taking place in the environment. An example of such actions are Nature-Based Solutions that may efficiently mitigate the negative human impact on the water environment. An important step in development of these methods was undoubtedly elaboration and implementation of the Sequentional Sedimentation-Biofiltration System. Over 20 years of experience in design and implementation of these systems constitutes the basis for presentation of these solutions and issuing recommendations. The use of natural solutions should became a priority in mitigating the anthropopressure in the water environment.

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Survival of Bacterial Pathogen Isolated from Urine in Surface Water in Sebou River Estuary (Morocco)

Ech-Chayeb Kaouatar, Auajjar Nabila, Lihi Khadija, Attarassi Benaissa

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2023

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Vol. 24, iss. 3

71--78

EN

Hospital effluents are one of the main sources of contamination of groundwater and rivers if they are collected by urban networks and sent to wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), without prior treatment. These effluents are potential vectors of resistant pathogenic bacteria and could contribute to the spread of these strains in the environment. The Sebou River is used as a receptacle for domestic water treatment from the city of Kenitra. The main of the study is to analyze the effect of pH (8.2, 7.5, and 6.5) at a temperature of 22°C on the behavior of three pathogenic bacteria isolated from urine in filtered and sterilized water Sebou River. The water of Sebou River was inoculated with the three bacterial strains tested by a concentration that varied from 106–108 CFU/mL, then incubated for 30 days. The results of the obtained analyses showed that the pH affects the survival of the tested bacterial strains. For some strains, the alkaline pH at 22°C is a beneficial effect that prolongs survival. The main finding from the study was that the three strains of Escherichia coli at a pH of 8.2 have a better survival that reaches the 7th day and then declines. On the other hand, with a strain of Klebsiella pneumoni and Staphylococcus aureus at pH 7.5, the action effects are harmful; it limits survival to 72 hours and causes a rapid decrease in the number of bacteria. We have shown in our experiments that bacteria survive much better at low temperatures and basic pH.

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Strategy for Liquid Waste Management for Batik Industry in Ulu Gedong Village, Jambi, Indonesia

Maryani Anis Tatik, Dewi Sari, Syarifuddin Hutwan, Wibowo Yudha Gusti

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2023

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Vol. 24, iss. 3

176--183

EN

Batik industry liquid waste in Ulu Gedong Village, DanauTeluk District, Jambi City,must be managed so it doesn’t pollute the surrounding environment. Many factors influence the need for properly treated batik liquid waste. Thus, it is necessary to know what factors cause pollution and the right strategy for managing Batik industry wastewater in Ulu Gedong Village, DanauTeluk District, Jambi City. The aims of this study were (1) to analyze aspects that influence the liquid waste management strategy for Batik industries in Ulu Gedong Vil-lage, DanauTeluk District, Jambi City, (2) to determine the appropriate strategy for managing Batik industry wastewater in Ulu Gedong Village, DanauTeluk District, Jambi City.The number of respondents in this study consisted of 20 people using the Analytic Network Process method and using the “Super Decision” software. The results showed that the most influential aspects in the management of Batik industry liquid waste in Ulu Gedong Village, DanauTeluk District, namely Cultural aspects (0.92), Economic (0.80), Social (0.45), Manage-ment (0.42), and Technical (0.41). The main priority in the Batik industry liquid waste management strategy is providing convenience and incentives to businesses participating in wastewater management, such as granting business licenses and tax breaks. So it is hoped that the role of the Jambi City government can strive to provide convenience and incentive assistance to batik entrepreneurs who have or want to build batik Wastewater Man-agement Installation facilities.

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Physicochemical Characterization and Evaluation of the Organic Pollution of Domestic and Industrial Wastewater in the City of Fez

Bouzidane Zahra, Beniaich Ghada, Kaioua Samiha, Rezouki Sanae, Mansouri Dalal, El Mahjoub Aouane, Eloutassi Noureddine

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2023

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Vol. 24, iss. 4

177-186

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Environmental concern implies a degree of basic dynamism aimed at safeguarding ecosystems against any type of pollution and better management of the environment. Wastewater is mainly composed of water and other materials that represent only a small part of wastewater, but can be present in sufficient quantities to endanger public health and the environment, so before discharging wastewater into the natural environment, it is necessary to define its parameters to have information on the composition and qualitative and quantitative characteristics of wastewater and their impacts on the receiving environment. The goal of the conducted work was to determine the degree of wastewater pollution in Fez based on the results of physicochemical analysis of samples collected from various stations in 2021. The temperature varies between 24.6°C and 29.9°C in wet periods and between 26.5°C and 38.3°C in dry periods, the pH is alkaline to neutral with high turbidity levels, especially in wet periods, for dissolved oxygen, the wastewater of the city of Fez is under saturated in oxygen, which accentuates anaerobic fermentation and the release of bad odors, and the average values of the BOD5 are higher than 100 mg O2/l considered. These wastewaters are rated as being of very poor quality. COD values are greater than 500 mg of O2/l, which is considered the limit value for direct rejections. Nitrate concentrations are highest in S1, with a value of 12.83 mg/l in the dry period. The recorded contents of orthophosphates and total phosphorus do not vary significantly. The obtained values are higher than the WHO recommended wastewater discharge standards. At the conclusion of this research, it was discovered that the wastewater in the city of Fez is of poor to very poor quality.