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Monitoring małych rzek wyżynnych na przykładzie potoku Łękawka (gmina Bestwina, województwo śląskie)

Salachna Anna, Widuch Dominika

Polish Journal of Materials and Environmental Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 5 (25)

41--49

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The paper presents the assessment of the water condition of the Łękawka stream according Water Framework Directive, carried out on the basis of research on benthic macroinverte-brates and the analysis of data on other indicators used in the monitoring of waters. Sampling of macroinvertebrates, taxonomic identification and calculation of the MMI_PL index were car-ried out in accordance with the Multi-Habitat Sampling (MHS) method according to the EU standard EN16150:2012, used in Poland for the monitoring of surface waters. Field studies were carried out in September 2022. From each site, 20 quantitative samples were taken from various fractions of the substrate present in the bottom, using a Surber net. Data on other biological indicators, physicochemical and hydrobiological parameters and chemical status were obtained from the resources of the State Environmental Monitoring, concerning the re-sults of monitoring of rivers and dam reservoirs in Poland in 2016-2021. Studies of the inver-tebrate macrofauna of the Łękawka stream showed the occurrence of only nine families, dom-inated by taxa with a wide range of ecological tolerance. The final assessment of the ecological status of the Łękawka water body, according to the RDW guidelines, based on the results of monitoring studies, showed a bad ecological status (class V) of the ecosystem. The key influence on this assessment, in accordance with the principle "the worst decides" was the value of the Polish Multimetric Ecological Quality Index MMI_PL, confirmed by the results of the hydromorphological index (HIR). The chemical status of the examined water body, de-termined on the basis of the results of monitoring priority substances in the field of water policy (a group of 45 indicators) and other pollutants (eight indicators), showed a "below good" class. Finally, on the basis of a comparison of the ecological and chemical status, the bad condition of the Łękawka stream was confirmed. The obtained results indicate a significant disruption in the functioning of the water ecosystem as well as a violation of the hydrological regime and morphological conditions of the streambed. It means that the achievement of the environmen-tal goal set by the Water Framework Directive is very seriously threatened. Therefore, it is nec-essary to urgently regulate activities in the field of water and sewage management in the catch-ment area, regarding water intake and discharge of municipal and industrial sewage.

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Jakość wody rzeki Wisły i jej dopływów na terenie wybranych gmin powiatu cieszyńskiego (Polska południowa)

Salachna Anna, Kumorek Adrianna, Legierska Anna, Janecki Michał

Polish Journal of Materials and Environmental Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 4 (24)

41--49

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The paper presents an assessment of the water quality of the Vistula river and its tributaries in selected municipalities in the Cieszyn district based on benthic macroinvertebrates. A total of 45 samples were taken on nine positions. Most of the collected individuals were identified to the family level, except: Heptageniidae which was diagnosed to the genus; Turbellaria and Oligochaeta identified into the class. The conducted research showed that 54 taxa of benthic macroinvertebrates occurred at the analyzed sites. Among them, 40 taxa have a bioindica-tive value. The most sensitive to pollution are mayflies from the family Ameletidae and caddisflies from the families Glossosomatidae, Leptoceridae and Beraeidae. However, their fre-quency and density at the study sites was very low. The families Ephemerellidae, Heptageniidae, Hydropsychidae and Polycentropodidae as well as annelids from the Oligochaeta class were much more frequent. Based on macrozoobenthos diversity data, two biological indices were calculated: BMWP-PL index and Margalef’s biodiversity index. The values of these biological indicators was using to the classiffication of water into the appropriate quality class. The final classification showed that the examined sections of the Vistula river represents the I, II and III class of water quality what indicated high, good and moderate ecological potential/state. The first class of water quality in terms of both indices was recorded at the sites located in Ustroń, Skoczów and Drogomyśl. For these positions, the value of the BMWP-PL index was over 100, while the value of the Margalef’s index was in the range of 6.26–7.17.The lowest, third class of water quality was found in Kiczyce and Ochaby Wielkie. In these places, the diversity of macroinvertebrates was the lowest, which was reflected in the low values of both studied indices (BMWP-PL: 40; 41, Margalef's index: 2.6; 3.37).

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Evaluation of ecological risk analysis for benthic macroinvertebrates in paddy fields in the Meriç–Ergene River Basin (Turkish Thrace)

Aydın Gazel Burcu, Çamur-Elipek Belgin

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

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2022

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Vol. 51, No. 2

213--223

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Benthic macroinvertebrates are very important components of aquatic environments, and monitoring their population dynamics helps us understand the effects of environmental factors on ecosystems. This study aimed to determine the dynamics of benthic macroinvertebrate fauna in paddy fields in the Meriç–Ergene River Basin (Turkish Thrace region) by investigating some physicochemical environmental parameters that may affect its distribution. For this purpose, water and sediment samples were collected from paddy fields in the study area during the cultivation season, including spring, summer and autumn of 2016, taking into account the water resources that supply the rice fields (artesian water, the Meriç River, the Ergene River and Meriç–Ergene mixed water). A total of 47 taxa (on average 8953 individuals per m2) were identified at the study sites. Water samples were analyzed to determine water temperature, pH, conductivity, salinity, total dissolved solids, calcium, magnesium, total hardness, nitrite nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, phosphate, sulfate, dissolved oxygen and pesticides, and sediment samples were analyzed to determine the content of some heavy metals, including Cd, Ni, Cu, and Mn. The biological risk index (mERM-Q) and the potential ecological risk index (RI) were applied to the data and a hypothetical ecological risk analysis was conducted using our data and data available in the literature to assess the ecological risk profile of the ecosystem based on benthic macroinvertebrates. To this end, environmental factors were grouped based on the literature as heavy metals (S1), nutrients (S2), other physicochemical parameters (S3) and pesticides (S4), while organisms were grouped as Oligochaeta, Chironomidae, Insecta and others based on the dynamics of benthic macroinvertebrates to assess pressure factors. As a result, pesticides (S4) were found to exert the strongest ecological pressure on benthic macroinvertebrate fauna in paddy fields in the Meriç-Ergene River Basin.

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Evolution of the Physico-Chemical and Biological Quality of the Waters of Soueir River (Morocco)

Hbaiz El Mahdi, Fath-Allah Rachid, Rezouki Sanae, Lebkiri Mustapha, Fadli Mohamed

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2022

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Vol. 23, iss. 4

202--211

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As part of the monitoring of water quality of Soueir river, two sampling companions were conducted from April to February during the two periods 2016/2017 and 2018/2019. The study consists of measuring 14 physico-chemical parameters and establishing the inventory of benthic macroinvertebrates upstream and downstream of Soueir river. The physico-chemical parameters were used to calculate the water quality index (WQI) and the exploitation of the results of the fauna inventory allowed us to determine the Shannon - Weiner diversity index (H’) and the Belgian biological index (BBI). The comparative study of the results of the two periods shows that during the two sampling periods, the recorded values of the physico-chemical parameters are lower than the admitted standards, except for nitrates and ammonium which present high levels during certain periods of the year, sometimes exceeding the Moroccan standards. These high concentrations can be explained by the excessive use of chemical fertilizers in the activity and the decrease of the water flow. The calculation of the water quality index (WQI) reveals that the water quality varies with a tendency towards degradation from upstream to downstream, the water becomes of poor quality or even non-drinkable. The values of the BBI indicate that the water of Soueir river is not very polluted, and that the quality of the water decreases during the winter period due to the erosion of the substrate and the increase of the matter in suspension. The diversity of benthic macroinvertebrates is greater downstream, due to the diversity of habitats and substrates.The second sampling period reveals a slight improvement in the physico-chemical and biological qualities of the waters of Soueir river, which can be attributed to climatic conditions that were more favorable to the development cycles of benthic macro-invertebrates.

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Diversity of Fish and Zoobenthic Communities in Lowland River Related to the Factors of Hydromorphological, River Continuum and Pollution Disturbances

Golski Janusz, Dajewski Krzysztof, Urbańska Maria, Andrzejewski Wojciech, Runowski Sławomir

Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska

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2021

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Tom 23

845--867

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The response of zoobenthos and ichthyofauna to different levels of habitat degradation was estimated on a small lowland river. The level of fragmentation, the hydromorphological modifications of the watercourse bed, and the water quality of different river stretches were assessed as proxies of the degree of anthropogenic transformation of habitats. The degree of fauna similarity between the study sites, as well as the relationships between habitat quality and biotic indexes were estimated. A strong response of both assemblages to changes in environmental conditions was demonstrated, however, reaction to individual pressures differs. This confirms that these organisms are excellent, universal bioindicators and both groups should be used together. The key role of a well developed riparian zone in shaping the diversity of freshwater biota has also been demonstrated.

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The Impact of Inhabited Areas on the Quality of Streams and Rivers of a High Alpine Municipality in Southern Kosovo

Ibrahimi Halil, Bilalli Astrit, Gashi Agim, Xërxa Bardh, Grapci-Kotori Linda, Musliu Milaim

Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology

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2021

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Vol. 22, iss. 3

42--50

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During the spring of 2011, forty-five macrozoobenthos samples were taken from streams and rivers all over the Dragash Municipality in order to assess the impact of inhabited areas in these freshwater ecosystems, considering the fact that there is no sewage treatment and waste management is dysfunctional in many parts of this Municipality. On the basis of the habitat structure evaluation, basic physical and chemical analysis and Family Biotic Index according to Hilsenhoff and EPT Index (Ephemeroptera Plecoptera Trichoptera), this study shows that the freshwater ecosystems in the Dragash Municipality are heavily polluted and impacted by human activities in their midstream and downstream segments. The main sources that deteriorate their natural ecological conditions in these segments are: load of all kinds of waste directly into the rivers and streams, industrial discharge into the freshwater ecosystems and the direct sewage discharge into the rivers and streams all over the municipality. This study also shows that the freshwater ecosystems of the area in their upper reaches are home to very interesting and rare composition of aquatic fauna. Several species and many potential ones which live only in this area and nowhere in Kosovo or abroad, or their distribution elsewhere is very limited, have been found.

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Assessment of the aquatic environment quality of high Andean lagoons using multivariate statistical methods in two contrasting climatic periods

Custodio M., Peñaloza R., Chanamé F., Yaranga R., Pantoja R.

Journal of Ecological Engineering

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2018

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Vol. 19, nr 6

24--33

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The quality of the aquatic environment of high Andean lagoons was evaluated by means of multivariate statistical methods in two contrasting climatic periods. The water samples and benthic macroinvertebrates were collected in 22 sampling sites during the rainy and dry seasons. In each lagoon DO, DTS, EC, temperature and pH were determined in situ. The results revealed that the physicochemical parameters comply with the environmental quality standards for water, except COD and BOD5. In the PCA of the physicochemical parameters, the first two axes explained 73% of the total variation. The gradual analysis in pairs showed significant differences. The SIMPER analysis determined an average of four families of benthic macroinvertebrates per lagoon that showed more than 70% contribution. The ANOSIM revealed that Tragadero lagoon differs significantly from the others. The DistLM showed a value of 0.46 of coefficient of determination. Therefore, the quality of the environment of high Andean lagoons evaluated by means of multivariate statistical methods presents important differences or dissimilarities not only in the physicochemical characteristics of the water, but also in the composition of the benthic macroinvertebrate communities.

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Zmiany jakości wody w Strudze Dormowskiej w ciągu kilkudziesięciu lat na podstawie analizy wskaźników i indeksów biologicznych

Graczyk L., Golski J., Trawiński J., Andrzejewski W., Mazurkiewicz J.

Woda-Środowisko-Obszary Wiejskie

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2016

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T. 16, z. 2

37--48

PL

Celem przedstawionych badań było określenie stanu ekologicznego Strugi Dormowskiej na podstawie struktury jakościowej i ilościowej bentosu oraz ichtiofauny, a także porównanie wyników otrzymanych na bazie wskaźników i indeksów biologicznych w ciągu kilkudziesięciu lat. Warunki środowiskowe cieku na odcinkach wytypowanych do badań różniły się między sobą pod względem morfometrii koryta, substratu dennego, temperatury i zawartości tlenu, a także wartości wskaźników i indeksów biologicznych. Na podstawie przeprowadzonych badań należy przyjąć, że wody Strugi Dormowskiej kwalifikują się do trzeciej klasy jakości wód. Niewątpliwy wpływ na stan ekologiczny rozpatrywanego cieku ma położenie zlewni, która obejmuje głównie obszary o charakterze rolniczym. Rzeka przepływa także przez tereny o wysokim potencjale turystyczno-rekreacyjnym, co może oddziaływać na strukturę jakościową i ilościową organizmów wskaźnikowych.

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The aim of this study was to determine the ecological status of Struga Dormowska stream, based on qualitative and quantitative structure of benthic macroinvertebrates and ichthyofauna. The obtained results were compared to other studies, conducted for several decades. Based on the environmental conditions, research sites were varied due to riverbed morphometry, bottom substrate, temperature, dissolved oxygen and values of biological indicators and indices. Based on the obtained results, Struga Dormowska stream represent a third, sufficient class of water quality. The undoubted impact on ecological status of Struga Dormowska stream, has a location of catchment, which mainly covers the agricultural areas. The river also flows through areas with high potential for tourism and recreation, which may affect the species composition of benthic macroinvertebrates and fish.

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Ocena jakości wód płynących na podstawie ugrupowań bezkręgowych zwierząt bentosowych - Indeks BMWP-PL dla rzeki Kłodawki

Klimaszyk P., Joniak T., Trawiński A.

Ekologia i Technika

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2011

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R. 19, nr 3

132-138

PL

Przeprowadzono ocenę jakości wód rzeki Kłodawki w oparciu o indeks BMWP-PL. Próby makrobezkregowców dennych pobierano w 6 punktach rzeki i na podstawie zebranych prób obliczano wskaźnik bioróżnorodności oraz wskaźnik BMWP-PL. Jednocześnie w tych samych punktach analizowano właściwości fizyczne i chemiczne wód rzeki. Rzeka Kłodawka w całym swoim biegu charakteryzowała się wyrównanymi właściwościami fizycznymi i chemicznymi wód, natomiast wartość indeksu BMWP-PL była zmienna w na różnych stanowiskach (od I do IV klasy czystości). Z przeprowadzonych badań wynika, że zbiorowisko makrobezkręgowców bentosowych jest dobrym indykatorem jakości środowiska a nie właściwości fizyczno-chemicznych wód rzecznych.. Mała różnorodność ugrupowań zoobentosu nie zawsze spowodowana jest zanieczyszczeniem środowiska, lecz także czynnikami naturalnymi (okresowe wysychanie fragmentów rzek). Na niektóre wskaźniki ważne z punktu widzenia gospodarki człowieka zbiorowisko makrozoobentosu nie jest wrażliwe.

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Investigations of the quality of the Kłodawka River based on the BMWP-PL biotic index was made. Samples of benthic macroinvertebrates were taken at 6 stations along the river, and on the basis of the collected samples indexes of the biodiversity and BMWP-PL were calculated. At the same time and at the same points the physical and chemical features of the river Kłodawka were analyzed. River throughout its course was characterized by aligned physical and chemical properties of water, while the value index BMWP-PL was differentiated (from I to IV class of the water quality). The study shows that the benthic macroinvertebrates community is a good indicator of river environment quality but not of the not the physico-chemical properties of riverine water. Small zoobenthos diversity is not always caused by the pollution of the environment, eg. natural factors (periodic drying of the parts of rivers). For some indicators which are important for the human macrozoobenthos is not sensitive.

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Vertical distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates in a meromictic lake (Lake Czarne, Drawieński National Park)

Klimaszyk P., Heymann D.

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

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2010

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Vol. 39, No.4

99-106

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Investigations of the distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates in Lake Czarne were conducted in fall 2005 and spring 2006. Samples were taken in three transects (at a depth of 0.5 m and at 5 m intervals). It was noted that macrobenthos only inhabit depths to 10 m. Laminar sediments from 15 m to 29 m indicate that macrobenthos never inhabit the deepest part of the lake in spite of temporary oxygen abundance (between 15 and 20 m during the winter and spring mixing periods). The largest diversity and biomass of macrozoobenthos was observed in the littoral zone at a depth of 0.5 m. At a depth of 5 m in the characean stands and at a depth of 10 m the number and biomass of benthic macroinvertebrates were significantly smaller. The reason for the decrease of benthos density seems to be gradual oxygen depletion.