scholarly journals Evaluating the Potential for Rearing Walleye in Lined Ponds Filled with Well Water

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Ward ◽  
Nathan A. Pool ◽  
Chad R. Haabala ◽  
Ryan A. Rasmus
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Lake Water ◽  
Phytoplankton Bloom ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Ammonia Nitrogen ◽  
Well Water ◽  
Zooplankton Density ◽  
Survival And Growth

Walleye (Sander vitreus) fingerlings (30 to 35 mm) are commonly reared in ponds filled with surface (i.e., lake) water, but the use of ground (i.e., well) water would provide increased biosecurity. We assessed the potential for using well water to rear walleye by comparing plankton and water quality over 30 days between organically fertilized lined ponds that were filled with either unfiltered lake or well water. All ponds were inoculated with plankton that originated from Blue Dog Lake, filled by May 15, 2020, and remained fishless. Zooplankton density and body size were consistently reduced in well ponds suggesting that fry survival and growth would be reduced. Initially, well ponds exhibited higher ammonia-nitrogen and alkalinity, but lower pH owing to the inherent chemistry of the well water. Later, reduced ammonia-nitrogen combined with increased dissolved oxygen and pH suggest that decomposition of the organic fertilizer occurred slower in well ponds. A phytoplankton bloom was successfully initiated but was difficult to maintain despite consistently lower zooplankton density in well ponds. While the use of well water would enhance biosecurity, these data suggest that walleye fingerling production would be reduced relative to lined ponds filled with productive, lake water. Increasing organic fertilizer, supplementing with liquid 28N:0P:0K, and/or filling ponds earlier (e.g., 30 days) may provide a more favorable environment for walleye culture in lined ponds filled with well water.

A modeling approach to simulate impact of climate change in lake water quality: phytoplankton growth rate assessment

1998 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hany Hassan ◽  
Keisuke Hanaki ◽  
Tomonori Matsuo
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Growth Rate ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Lake Water ◽  
Phytoplankton Growth ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Lake Water Quality ◽  
Phytoplankton Growth Rate

Global climate change induced by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases (especially CO2) is expected to include changes in precipitation, wind speed, incoming solar radiation, and air temperature. These major climate variables directly influence water quality in lakes by altering changes in flow and water temperature balance. High concentration of nutrient enrichment and expected variability of climate can lead to periodic phytoplankton blooms and an alteration of the neutral trophic balance. As a result, dissolved oxygen levels, with low concentrations, can fluctuate widely and algal productivity may reach critical levels. In this work, we will present: 1) recent results of GCMs climate scenarios downscaling project that was held at the University of Derby, UK.; 2) current/future comparative results of a new mathematical lake eutrophication model (LEM) in which output of phytoplankton growth rate and dissolved oxygen will be presented for Suwa lake in Japan as a case study. The model parameters were calibrated for the period of 1973–1983 and validated for the period of 1983–1993. Meterologic, hydrologic, and lake water quality data of 1990 were selected for the assessment analysis. Statistical relationships between seven daily meteorological time series and three airflow indices were used as a means for downscaling daily outputs of Hadley Centre Climate Model (HadCM2SUL) to the station sub-grid scale.

scholarly journals Water quality in forests small retention reservoirs in southern Poland – case study

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-17
Author(s):  
Mirosław Wiatkowski ◽  
Czesława Rosik-Dulewska ◽  
Daria Nikel ◽  
Urszula Karwaczyńska
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Water Retention ◽  
Seasonal Fluctuation ◽  
Water Quality Assessment ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Ammonia Nitrogen ◽  
Electrolytic Conductivity ◽  
Quality Class ◽  
Southern Poland

Abstract This paper provides an analysis of water quality in three newly constructed small water retention reservoirs (Rudziczka, Niemysłowice I and Paciorkowy) located in forested areas of the forest district Prudnik in the Opolskie Province (southern Poland). The main purpose of these reservoirs is not only water retention, but also flood safety, fire protection, recreation and ecology. This paper presents the results of research carried out in December 2014 and May 2015. The assessment of water quality was performed in accordance with the applicable provisions on water quality assessment. Moreover, an assessment of eutrophication of water and of the usability of water in reservoirs is given (an analysis of suitability of water as a fish habitat). The research shows that the investigated waters are of quality class I in terms of the values of electrolytic conductivity, nitrates, nitrites, dissolved oxygen CODMn, calcium, magnesium and general hardness. In terms of the temperature (the Rudziczka reservoir), and the content of ammonia and phosphates they were of quality class II. The reaction, BOD5 and sulphates and chlorides content exceeded the threshold values for class II. It was also found that the investigated waters are not eutrophic. Based on the indicators such as reaction, dissolved oxygen, ammonia nitrogen and temperature, the waters in all the reservoirs except for Rudziczka met the quality requirements for habitats of salmonids and cyprinids. The living conditions for fish are deteriorated most by the increased levels of BOD5 and of nitrites in the Rudziczka and Paciorkowy reservoirs. The analysis of seasonal fluctuation in concentrations of water quality indicators in the investigated water bodies showed that in winter the concentrations of indicators were higher for nitrates, phosphates, electrolytic conductivity, calcium and general hardness and lower for temperature, reaction, nitrites, ammonia and dissolved oxygen. While the water in the Paciorkowy reservoir had the worst quality, the surface water in the Rudziczka reservoir had the best quality. The research initiated in small forests water retention reservoirs provides preliminary information on water quality and the importance of investigated reservoirs for increased retention.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Water Quality and Benthic Macrointervebrates Fauna Relationship Using Principal Component Analysis (PCA): A Case Study of Cameron Highlands Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kok Weng Tan ◽  
Weng Chee Beh
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
Ammonia Nitrogen ◽  
Average Density ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Cameron Highlands

<p class="ber"><span lang="EN-GB">This study applies the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to evaluate and interpret the relationship between water quality and benthic macro-invertebrates fauna data obtained from <span class="longtext">Pauh River, Cameron Highlands. Samples were collected once every two months (in February, April, June, August and October 2013) with six chosen sampling stations. Six water quality parameters namely </span></span><span lang="EN-GB">dissolved oxygen (DO), pH, biological oxygen demand (BOD<sub>5</sub>), chemical oxygen demand (COD), ammonia-nitrogen (NH<sub>3</sub>-N), total suspended solid (TSS) and heavy metals contents <span class="longtext"><span>were analyzed according to American Public Health Association (APHA), </span></span>Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater<span class="longtext"><span> (1998)</span>. <span>Macro-invertebrates were also sampled using Surber sampler and were identified until their family level. Water Quality Index (WQI) values for all stations were class II except for the station 6 which was recorded as class III. Both the diversity and biotic indices showed decreasing value from the upstream (Station 1) to downstream (Station 6). </span></span>A total 28 to 31 taxa have been found in Station 1, 2, 3 and 5 (upstream to middle stream). However, only 7 taxa found at station 6 (downstream). Total 31 taxa with an average density 368.28 ind/m<sup>2</sup> were found in Station 4 which was highest number of taxa among the monitoring stations. <span class="longtext"><span>The </span></span><span>principal component analysis (PCA) was applied on the dataset, which explained 72.15 % of the total variance </span>of the variables<span>. Three components were extracted in this study. First component was classified as benthic macroinvertebrates which tolerated to low water quality condition and high loading of organic matters. The benthic macro-invertebrates families loaded in second component were sensitive to water environment such as NH<sub>3</sub>-N, dissolved oxygen (DO), organic matter and stream flow. The benthic macroinvertebrate families loaded in third component were recognized as species which might not tolerate low concentration of dissolved oxygen.  </span></span></p>

scholarly journals Changes in Selected Water Quality Parameters in the Utrata River as a Function of Catchment Area Land Use

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 2989
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Dębska ◽  
Beata Rutkowska ◽  
Wiesław Szulc ◽  
Dariusz Gozdowski
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Land Use ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Total Phosphorus ◽  
Surface Waters ◽  
Nitrate Nitrogen ◽  
Ammonia Nitrogen ◽  
Limit Values ◽  
The Impact

Surface waters are very important for society, as they are a source of potable water, as well a water supply for agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This paper presents changes in the quality of the water in the Utrata River, along its entire length, as a function of the catchment area’s land use. Water-quality measurements were carried out once a month for a total period of one year (April 2019–March 2020) at 24 measurement points. The concentrations of the following compounds were measured: total phosphorus, ammonia nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, and chemical oxygen demand. The results were compared with the limit values specified in the Regulation of the Minister of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation. In order to determine the impact of land use on water quality in the Utrata River, principal component analyses (PCA) were conducted. The research demonstrated a considerably negative impact of agricultural land use and the presence of urban areas on the water quality of the Utrata River, with elevated concentrations of total phosphorus, ammonia nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen and COD, and decreasing concentrations of dissolved oxygen. The presented results point to the need for effective strategies to mitigate the adverse impact of agriculture and urbanisation on the environment and surface waters.

scholarly journals Monthly Variations of Physico-Chemical Factors of Keenjhar Lake, Sindh, Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Shahina Rao ◽  
Muhammad Arshad Azmi ◽  
Solaha Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Water Temperature ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Lake Water ◽  
Fish Culture ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Permissible Range ◽  
Chemical Factors ◽  
Monthly Variations

The present study was carried out with the aim to assess water quality using physico-chemical factors ofKeenjhar lake. For this purpose, lake water was analyzed with regular intervals. The air temperature ranged between 21°C to 38 °C, water temperature between 19 °C to 36 °C , pH 5.5 to 8, dissolved oxygen 2.26 mg/L to 6.81 mg/L,salinity 0.16 mg/L to 1.13 mg/L, alkalinity from 30 mg/L to 165 mg/L, acidity 8 to 110 mg/L, sulphate 2.6 mg/L to 310mg/L, phosphate from 1 mg/L to 31 mg/L and nitrates 16 mg/L to 180 mg/L during 2006, 2007 and 2008. It wasconcluded that various parameters lie within the permissible range except in a few months and suitable for drinking,irrigation and fish culture purposes.

scholarly journals Research on a Miniature Multiparameter Water Quality Sensor Chip and a System with a Temperature Compensation Function

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Xin Wang ◽  
Lining Sun ◽  
Yunbo Shi
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Temperature Compensation ◽  
Ph Sensor ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Ammonia Nitrogen ◽  
Quality Parameter ◽  
Sensor Chip ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
Water Quality Parameter

This paper presents a multiparameter water quality sensor chip with temperature compensation. The sensor chip was manufactured using microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology. The surface of the chip integrated pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), ammonia nitrogen, and temperature sensors. To compensate for the solution temperature, the chip was also designed with a sandwich, plate-type serpentine Pt resistance heater. The experimental results showed that the pH sensor had a high sensitivity of 0.288 mA/pH with good linearity ( R 2 = 0.9998 ), the sensitivity of the temperature sensor was 0.949 Ω/°C, the sensitivity of the ammonia nitrogen sensor was 0.1139 mA/ppm, the sensitivity of the dissolved oxygen (DO) sensor was 2.22 μA/ppm, and the sensitivity of the temperature changes with respect to the heater power was 0.3126°C/mW. Compared with a single water quality parameter sensor, the as-prepared sensor chip could simultaneously detect multiple parameters of a water sample and had a good temperature compensation effect. Moreover, the sensor chip was small in size, rugged, and highly accurate.

scholarly journals Monthly Variations of Physico-Chemical Factors of Keenjhar Lake, Sindh, Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Shahina Rao ◽  
Muhammad Arshad Azmi ◽  
Solaha Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Water Temperature ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Lake Water ◽  
Fish Culture ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Permissible Range ◽  
Chemical Factors ◽  
Monthly Variations

The present study was carried out with the aim to assess water quality using physico-chemical factors ofKeenjhar lake. For this purpose, lake water was analyzed with regular intervals. The air temperature ranged between 21°C to 38 °C, water temperature between 19 °C to 36 °C , pH 5.5 to 8, dissolved oxygen 2.26 mg/L to 6.81 mg/L,salinity 0.16 mg/L to 1.13 mg/L, alkalinity from 30 mg/L to 165 mg/L, acidity 8 to 110 mg/L, sulphate 2.6 mg/L to 310mg/L, phosphate from 1 mg/L to 31 mg/L and nitrates 16 mg/L to 180 mg/L during 2006, 2007 and 2008. It wasconcluded that various parameters lie within the permissible range except in a few months and suitable for drinking,irrigation and fish culture purposes.

scholarly journals Potential Carbon Thickness on Ammonia Content in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Aquaponics System with Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatica)

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 678-684
Author(s):  
Faiz Tuffah Abizaka ◽  
Gunanti Mahasri ◽  
Daruti Dinda Nindarwi
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Growth Rate ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Specific Growth Rate ◽  
Nile Tilapia ◽  
Specific Growth ◽  
Ammonia Nitrogen ◽  
Water Spinach ◽  
Ammonia Content

The application of aquaponics aquaculture is needed to improve water quality, especially the addition of filtration materials which act as absorbent planting mediums for ammonia nitrogen content in toxic water. The purpose of the current study was to determine the effect of the carbon thickness on ammonia levels in Nile tilapia in aquaponics systems with Water spinach. The study used an experimental method with a completely randomized design consisting of four treatments and five replications. The main parameter was ammonia level. Supporting parameters in this study included initial and final growth of Water spinach, fish survival rate, specific growth rate, and water quality which included temperature measurement, dissolved oxygen, and pH. Each treatment consisted of variations of carbon thicknesses at P0 (control), P1 (5 cm), P2 (7 cm), and P3 (9 cm). The results revealed that ammonia levels were significantly different at P1, P2, and P3 in the third and fourth weeks. Ammonia levels during the study decreased from 0.3969 ppm to 0.1741 ppm. The reported value of 7.2 was for acidity degree, 29.3°C for the temperature, 5.94 ppm for dissolved oxygen, 8.42 cm for the growth of Water spinach, 0.44% for the specific growth rate, and 90% for the survival rate. Carbon thickness caused a decrease in ammonia levels in Nile tilapia with aquaponics systems through the medium of Water spinach.

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