Understanding pathways transferring nutrients to streams: review of a major Irish study and its implications for determining water quality management strategies

2016 ◽  
Vol 116B (3) ◽  
pp. 233-243
Author(s):  
Jenny Deakin ◽  
Ray Flynn ◽  
Marie Archbold ◽  
Donal Daly ◽  
Alison Orr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Irish Study

Integrating institutions into a socio-hydrological model: an example for water quality management in Burkina Faso

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gemma Carr ◽  
Marlies Barendrecht ◽  
Liza Debevec ◽  
Bedru Balana
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Hydrological Model ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Natural System ◽  
Riparian Zones ◽  
Hydrological Models

<p>The variety of demands that people place on water resources, coupled with the dynamics of the natural system, make water resource management highly complex. Models that can integrate aspects of society such as institutions, perceptions and behaviors along with aspects of the natural system such as rainfall, runoff and water quality could offer a realistic approach to better understand and manage these complex systems. Much research progress in the development of such socio-hydrological models has been achieved in recent years. However, many gaps exist on how the decisions and actions of institutions and agencies, and their subsequent impacts on individuals, can be integrated within such models. In this study, a socio-hydrological model was developed using a set of empirical field data from the Black Volta (Mouhoun) watershed in south west Burkina Faso. Cultivation of the riparian zones and use of agrochemicals are commonly associated with increased sedimentation in the river and water pollution, respectively. The model aims to capture the relationships between agency support for water quality management, the capacity of local organizations to support farmers and land users, land use changes in the riparian zones, improved agricultural practices employed by farmers (e.g., reduced tillage, organic farming, or cultivating tree crops rather than vegetables), and suspended sediment concentration in the river as an indicator of water quality. The model is set up to reflect the current situation and scenarios are generated depicting plausible pathways to achieve improved water quality through riparian land management strategies. Comparison of the modelled scenarios shows that water quality could be improved if institutional support and public resource allocation for water management is raised, and the capacity of local level organizations is substantially increased compared to current levels. Semi-quantitative socio-hydrological models, such as the one developed in this study, may provide insights for the comparison and prioritization of different management strategies and guide interventions or support mechanisms that enable riparian land users to change their agricultural practices and lead to water quality improvements.</p>

Development of water quality management strategies for the proposed isikli reservoir

1998 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 369-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orhan Gündüz ◽  
Selçuk Soyupak ◽  
Coskun Yurteri
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Pollution Sources ◽  
Water Quality Standards ◽  
Quality Model ◽  
Control Techniques ◽  
Administrative Control

A two-dimensional laterally averaged hydrodynamic and water quality model (CE-QUAL-W2) is used to simulate the water quality behavior in the proposed Isikli Reservoir of the Ankara Water Supply System to determine appropriate strategies for the management of water quality. Isikli application of the model is used to demonstrate the potential water quality degradation patterns in the reservoir under different pollution loads. The results of the modeling study are compared with the drinking water quality standards currently effective in Turkey to formulate various water quality management strategies for the reservoir and its catchment area. In addition, various treatment options are evaluated considering the existing treatment system of Ankara City. Based on the findings of this study, treatment or interception of wastewaters originating from the existing pollution sources around the reservoir area are introduced as the major infrastructural control techniques. Further, establishment of protection zones around the reservoir and relocating the possible pollution sources to a point downstream of the dam axis are found to be the most applicable administrative control methods for water quality preservation in the proposed reservoir.

Public perception and water quality management

1996 ◽  
Vol 34 (12) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret A. House
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Surface Water Quality ◽  
The Impact

The visual and odorous characteristics of the environment tend to be those which have the greatest impact upon the public's assessment of environmental quality. In many cases the public's perception of water quality may be based entirely on these aesthetic aspects of a water environment. Those responsible for the management of surface water quality recognise the need to apply a range of management strategies including a consideration of the public's perception of water quality and the impact of this upon their use of rivers and beaches for recreation and amenity. This paper reports upon the results from a recent investigation into the impact of sewage derived litter on perceived water and environmental quality.

Using a systematic approach to develop water quality management strategies in the Nankan River, Taiwan

2013 ◽  
Vol 51 (34-36) ◽  
pp. 6808-6823 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chou-Ping Yang ◽  
Pen-Chi Chiang ◽  
E-E Chang ◽  
Tsair-Fuh Lin ◽  
Chih-Ming Kao
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Management Strategies

Some thoughts on the implementation of water quality management strategies for Central and Eastern Europe

1994 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
Janusz Kindler
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Central And Eastern Europe ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Wastewater Management ◽  
Quality Improvements ◽  
Early Action ◽  
The Many

The countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) continue their efforts to address environmental problems, including water quality management, in the context of a transition from the centrally planned to market economies. Their economic recovery and further development is the most pressing and central goal since water quality deterioration is nothing but one of the many consequences of the lack of economic progress. Since international assistance to the CEE countries is limited, an early action should be taken to support the establishment of national financial mechanisms and incentives. To improve water quality, the efficiency of water, energy and material use must be increased in the CEE countries; reducing water use is an imperative. Industrial wastewater management strategy shall distinguish between the old and new enterprises. The non-point pollution sources of agricultural character should largely be controlled by preventive measures, applied jointly by land, water and agricultural specialists and managers. Transformation of industry and agriculture and water quality improvements must be undertaken together.

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