Evaluation of Physicochemical Characteristics of Water in Warangal District, Telangana, India| Chapter 10 | Science and Technology: Developments and Applications Vol. 9

Water quality is essential for ensuring safe usage in domestic and agricultural applications, particularly in regions with intensive farming activities. Contaminated water sources can result in severe waterborne diseases that affect human health. Limited research exists on poultry farm water sources in Warangal district, leaving gaps in understanding long-term contamination impacts on human and animal health. Therefore, the research aimed to assess the physiochemical contamination in the groundwater. In the Warangal district of Telangana, 100 water samples for a period of 6 months from poultry farms were analyzed to assess key physiochemical parameters, including pH, temperature, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), salinity, redox potential, and hardness. The physiochemical parameters were analyzed using a digital water analysis kit. Data collected for all the water quality parameters were arranged and subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. This study revealed significant variations in water quality throughout the Warangal district of Telangana, highlighting important issues such as pH levels, total dissolved solids (TDS) and hardness that exceed the permissible limits as indicated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS: IS 3025). The results showed considerable variability, with pH values ranging from 4.82 to 9.28, indicating both acidic and alkaline conditions. Conductivity ranged from 48 to 940 µS/cm, while TDS levels varied between 48 and 1470 ppm, with some samples exceeding permissible limits. Salinity and hardness fluctuations raised concerns about water suitability for consumption and irrigation. Correlation analysis revealed strong positive relationships between salinity and TDS (r = 0.627, p < 0.01) and between conductivity and redox potential (r = 0.614, p < 0.01), highlighting the interdependence of dissolved ions and oxidation-reduction processes. Additionally, moderate correlations were observed between TDS and both conductivity (r = 0.407, p < 0.01) and pH (r = 0.346, p < 0.05). These findings emphasize the necessity of ongoing monitoring and strategic water treatment measures to safeguard water quality and ensure its safe and sustainable use. Addressing these concerns requires a comprehensive approach that includes technological advancements, regulatory measures and public awareness campaigns. Further studies on contamination sources are needed to develop effective water management strategies.

 

Author (s) Details

Navya Sri Bairi
Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, College of Veterinary Science, Mamnoor, PVNR Telangana Veterinary University, India.

 

Srinu Beesam
Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, College of Veterinary Science, Mamnoor, PVNR Telangana Veterinary University, India.

 

Kasturi Devi Kondampati
Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science, Mamnoor, PVNR Telangana Veterinary University, India

 

 

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Assessment of Groundwater quality in Abeokuta North, Nigeria| Chapter 7 | Research Developments in Science and Technology Vol. 3

Groundwater is the principal source of water for municipal use in Nigeria's Abeokuta North Local Government. However, because most groundwater sources are near erosion-prone regions and most wells are not protected, the quality of the water tends to fall short of required criteria. We conducted a quality study of ground water in the bespoke region for the first time. The position and height of the wells were established using the Global Positioning System (GPS). The drooping of the water drawer's rope was indicated with a pin, which was then used to pinpoint the position. The experiment was carried out in each of the region's thirty-six locations. Low total dissolved solid TDS (352 mg/L) and electrical conductivity EC (695 s/cm) are associated with the intermediate pH range (6.30-7.36). At p0.01, a linear plot of EC and TDS, as well as a clustered column chart comparing EC and PH, show a clear relationship between the two parameters (2-tailed T-test; microsoftExcel). The total water quality index (WQI) of the parameters is 17.20 percent, which is considered excellent by WHO standards (W.H.O).

 

Author(s) Details:

Temitayo Oluwayinka Falola,
Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4160 Normal, Illinois 61790-4160, U. S. A.

Ifeoluwa Olanrewaju Adetoro,
Department of Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun, Nigeria.

Olufemi Abiola Idowu,
Department of Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun, Nigeria.

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Pharmaceuticals in Water | Book Publisher International

 Water covers around 71 percent of the earth's surface. Water makes about 50 to 70% of the weight of all plants and animals, including humans. Water undergoes physical and chemical changes as a result of human activity and/or natural influences. According to predictions, the global need for prescription medications would approach 4500 billion doses by the end of 2020. Pharmaceuticals are eliminated from the human body in their parent form, as well as as metabolites and conjugate forms, after they have been consumed. Some commonly used medications or active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) have been found in various water resources and have been found to have an impact on aquatic life species' quality. The impact of medicines discharged into aquatic streams in a defined range is unlikely to cause acute toxicity, and their presence has implications for human health, agriculture, and marine culture. Avoiding and/or reducing medicines' access into the aquatic environment is the most effective way to reduce their presence in water bodies. This reduction could be achieved through a combination of preventive actions implemented by specialised regulatory agencies, such as increased public awareness of rational drug use and correct pharmaceutical disposal.

Author(S) Details

M. K. Mohan Maruga Raja
Parul Institute of Pharmacy & Research, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

M. K. Kathiravan
SRM College of Pharmacy, SRMIST, Kattankulathur – 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India.

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