An Integrated Approach for Impact Assessment of Water Harvesting Techniques in Dry Areas: The Case of Oued Oum Zessar Watershed (Tunisia)

In the arid regions of Tunisia, considerable investments are being made to maintain the old water harvesting techniques and introduce new ones to capture the scarce amount of rainwater (100 mm to 230 mm annually) for agricultural and domestic purposes. However, no detailed assessment of the multiple effects and the costs and benefits of these techniques have been made so far. This paper summarizes the results of an in depth investigation of the multiple impacts (runoff mobilization, ground water recharge, agro-socio-economic impacts) of the water harvesting works undertaken in the watershed of oued Oum Zessar (southeastern Tunisia). The importance of interdisciplinary and integrated approaches was revealed through this detailed impact assessment and economic evaluation. In fact, the profitability of the water harvesting works depends largely on the criteria chosen. However, further refinements are needed to better include all possible impacts (positive and negative) that occur as a result of the installation of the water harvesting structures.     

Desert Water Harvesting to Benefit Wildlife: A Simple, Cheap, And Durable Sub-Surface Water Harvester for Remote Locations

A sub-surface desert water harvester was constructed in the sagebrush steppe habitat of south-central Idaho, U.S.A. The desert water harvester utilizes a buried micro-catchment and three buried storage tanks to augment water for wildlife during the dry season. In this region, mean annual precipitation (MAP) ranges between about 150–250 mm (6″–10″), 70% of which falls during the cold season, November to May. Mid-summer through early autumn, June through October, is the dry portion of the year. During this period, the sub-surface water harvester provides supplemental water for wildlife for 30–90 days, depending upon the precipitation that year. The desert water harvester is constructed with commonly available, “over the counter” materials. The micro-catchment is made of a square-shaped, 20 mL. “PERMALON” polyethylene pond liner (approximately 22.9 m × 22.9 m = 523 m²) buried at a depth of about 60 cm. A PVC pipe connects the harvester with two storage tanks and a drinking trough. The total capacity of the water harvester is about 4777 L (1262 U.S. gallons) which includes three underground storage tanks, a trough and pipes. The drinking trough is refined with an access ramp for birds and small animals. The technology is simple, cheap, and durable and can be adapted to other uses, e.g. drip irrigation, short-term water for small livestock, poultry farming etc. The desert water harvester can be used to concentrate and collect water from precipitation and run-off in semi-arid and arid regions. Water harvested in such a relatively small area will not impact the ground water table but it should help to grow small areas of crops or vegetables to aid villagers in self-sufficiency.     

新疆干旱区的水环境问题分析及对策

在分析新疆特定的自然地理条件及气修水文特征的基础上,讨论了新疆目前面临的水资源短缺、干旱化、沙漠化加剧;水土流失、土壤盐渍化严重;水污染日益严重、水质恶化等主要的水环境问题,对新疆水资源环境的改善提出了相应的对策。     

基于RS和GIS的干旱荒漠区域土壤侵蚀动态监测与评价

为建立土壤侵蚀动态变化数据库,本文以土地利用数据、植被覆盖指数、最大风速等值线图和DEM数据为信息源,对干旱荒漠区新疆克拉玛依市2000年和2007年的土壤侵蚀状况进行了动态监测与评价。结果表明,受自然条件和人类活动影响,8年间克拉玛依市土壤侵蚀强度有所增加,变化区域主要集中在克拉玛依市中部平原区。该方法的应用实现了土壤侵蚀的定时定量评价。     

干旱区内陆艾比湖流域平原区景观生态安全评价研究

在构建基于景观尺度的生态安全评价模型基础上,分析了1990-2005年干旱区内陆艾比湖流域平原区的景观生态安全变化特征。结果表明:研究区景观生态安全状况可以分为3个层次,并以河流、湖泊及沼泽为主的湿地景观所在区域的生态安全程度相对较高。1990-2005年,研究区生态安全状况呈现"V"字型变化趋势,其中生态安全评价指数相对较低区域的面积所占比例呈现先增加后减少、总体上趋于增加的状态;而生态安全指数相对较高区域的面积所占比例呈现先减少后增加、总体上趋于减少的状态。     

Comparison of Nitrate Levels in Raw Water and Finished Water from Historical Monitoring Data on Iowa Municipal Drinking Water Supplies

Nitrate contamination of water sources is a concern where large amounts of nitrogen fertilizers are regularly applied to soils. Ingested nitrate from dietary sources and drinking water can be converted to nitrite and ultimately to N-nitroso compounds, many of which are known carcinogens. Epidemiologic studies of drinking water nitrate and cancer report mixed findings; a criticism is the use of nitrate concentrations from retrospective drinking water data to assign exposure levels. Residential point-of-use nitrate data are scarce; gaps in historical data for municipal supply finished water hamper exposure classification efforts. We used generalized linear regression models to estimate and compare historical raw water and finished water nitrate levels (1960s--1990s) in single source Iowa municipal supplies to determine whether raw water monitoring data could supplement finished water data to improve exposure assessment. Comparison of raw water and finished water samples (same sampling date) showed a significant difference in nitrate levels in municipalities using rivers; municipalities using other surface water or alluvial groundwater had no difference in nitrate levels. A regional aggregation of alluvial groundwater municipalities was constructed based on results from a previous study showing regional differences in nitrate contamination of private wells; results from this analysis were mixed, dependent upon region and decade. These analyses demonstrate using historical raw water nitrate monitoring data to supplement finished water data for exposure assessment is appropriate for individual Iowa municipal supplies using alluvial groundwater, lakes or reservoirs. Using alluvial raw water data on a regional basis is dependent on region and decade.     

Fluoride Content in Drinking Water Supplies of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Groundwater supplies about 34% ofthe total water demand for the capital city of SaudiArabia, Riyadh. The other 66% is desalinatedseawater. The fluoride level in Riyadh drinking watersupplies was evaluated. Samples were collected fromselected wells, treatment plants, desalinatedseawater, distribution network and 19 locally producedand imported bottled water. The fluoride level in theinfluent to the seven groundwater treatment plants andtheir final product water were in the range of 0.63–1.6 and 0.23–1.1 mg/L, respectively. Blending of theplants product water with the desalinated seawaterresulted in the fluoride level ranging from 0.01–0.5 mg/Lin the distribution network. Ninety percent of thesamples collected from the distribution network hadfluoride levels less than or equal to the calculatedweighted average value of 0.24 mg/L. The locallyproduced bottled waters as compared to 8 imported oneshave shown fluoride levels in the range of 0.2–0.83and 0.04–0.2 mg/L, respectively. In general, thefluoride level in Riyadh drinking water supplies isbelow the optimum recommended level of 0.7 to1.2 mg/L. It is therefore recommended thatfluoridation be considered in water treatment plants.     

Water Environmental Degradation of the Heihe River Basin in Arid Northwestern China

Water environmental degradation is a major issue in the Heihe River Basin belonging to the inland river basin of temperate arid zone in northwestern China. Mankind’s activities, such as dense population and heavy dependence on irrigated agriculture, place immense pressure on available and limited water resources during the last century, especially the recent five decades. An investigation on the water environmental degradation in the Heihe River Basin and analysis of its causation were conducted. The results indicated that water environmental changes in the whole basin were tremendous mostly in the middle reaches, which reflected in surface water runoff change, decline of groundwater table and degeneration of surface water and groundwater quality. Some new forms of management based on traditional and scientific knowledge must be introduced to solve problems of water environmental degradation in the Heihe River Basin.     

新疆阿勒泰地区主要风景旅游区水环境与可持续发展

对阿勒泰地区主要风景旅游区水环境保护与可持续发展进行了探讨。     

干旱区中小城市降雪中金属元素沉降通量研究

文章以干旱区中小城市昌吉市为研究区,选择2011年12月至2012年2月期间较为典型的6场次降雪进行采样,利用ICP-MS测定降雪中20种金属元素,并探讨金属元素的沉降通量、富集特征及其来源。研究表明,降雪中Al的年沉降通量最大,为10.32 mg/m²;Fe、Ba、Zn、V、Cu的年沉降通量次之,集中在1.40~6.11 mg/m²;As、Ni、Mn、Cr、Mo、Sb年沉降通量较小,集中在0.08~0.39 mg/m²;Be、Co、Cd、Pb、Hg、Tl、Th、U的年沉降通量最小,集中在0.001~0.053 mg/m²。Al、Fe、Mn、Be、Th富集系数在0.32~3.05之间,这些金属元素主要来自自然来源;Cd与Hg富集系数分别为923.23、2511.47,达到严重富集的程度;其余金属元素富集系数在10~500之间,属中度富集。昌吉州境内煤炭资源丰富,近年煤炭开采量较大,城区供暖面积不断加大,供暖不断加强;市区车流量急剧增加,运输排放加剧;近郊及周边地区各类工业的分布等是各类金属元素在雪中富集的主要原因。冰雪节后冰灯拆除,降雪可有效捕集大气中的汞,冬季气温不利于Hg挥发等对Hg的严重富集也有重要影响。     

不同水质评价方法在丹江口流域水质评价中应用比较

采用合理的水质评价方法,准确地描述河流水质状况,才能为水质管理提供治理方案。以丹江口水源地为例,选用单因子指数评价方法、综合污染指数评价方法、模糊综合评判法、主成分分析法、水污染指数法对丹江口水源地7个河流断面进行水质评价并对比评价效果。结果表明,水污染指数法操作简便、评价结果直观明了,具有广泛的应用范围。     

水生态环境物联网智慧监测技术发展及应用

水生态环境物联网监测是一种利用信息技术实现水生态环境数据获取与应用的智能服务.通过水生态环境监测物联网,借助传感技术、传输网络和智能联动等手段,能够及时、全面地获取流域水生态环境质量动态数据信息,提升水生态环境保护管理决策的信息化水平.在综述了水生态环境物联网智慧监测发展概况的基础上,基于物联网总体架构,重点从感知技术...     

我国粘胶纤维行业水污染防治技术现状分析

对当前我国粘胶纤维行业采用的几种主要水污染防治技术进行了介绍,较为详细地说明了这几种水污染防治技术的主要技术特点及应用条件,为相关企业及环保工作者了解和掌握我国粘胶纤维行业水污染防治技术现状提供了方便.     

淄博市重点区域地下水总α和总β放射性水平

对淄博市重点区域地下水进行了总α、总β放射性水平调查。7个化工区总α、总β活度浓度均不超过《生活饮用水卫生标准》(GB 5749—2006)中总放射性指导值。Pearson相关性检验结果表明,水样残渣量与总α、总β活度浓度之间均呈现较强的正相关性(P0.001),水体的总放射性随残渣量的增大而增大。溶解性总固体单项组分评价结果显示,112个地下水样品中无一符合Ⅰ类标准,Ⅱ类、Ⅲ类、Ⅳ类和Ⅴ类水质分别占6.25%、32.14%、42.86%和18.75%。地下水井水未经处理直接作为居民生活饮用水,反映出调查地区农村饮水安全工程建设工作有待进一步加强。地下水供水量占淄博市总供水量的50%以上,保护和合理开发利用地下水资源将是一项长期性任务。     

1998—2017年温榆河流域水质变化特征

分析1998—2017年间水质手工监测结果可知,温榆河水质变化大致分为4个阶段:水质恶化-水质改善-水质稳定-水质进一步改善,最后一个阶段,污染凸显以氨氮为主。通过空间分析,温榆河上段化学需氧量主要受南沙河影响,氨氮受北沙河及南沙河影响均较大;下段氨氮主要受清河下段及坝河下段影响,而化学需氧量则受温榆河上段、清河下段、坝河下段3条河段影响。污水处理厂的建成运行、污水处理率的提高,使温榆河整体水质第一次改善,部分直排污水及污水处理厂排水标准宽松,阻碍水质进一步改善。河道清淤,加强污水收集及管网建设,以及污水处理厂提高出水标准后,温榆河水质出现第二次改善,但仍然为劣Ⅴ类。自动站雨季监测发现,非点源污染的影响不可忽略。     

1982—2012年滇池水质变化及社会经济发展对水质的影响

滇池是中国著名的高原淡水湖泊,是国家"三河三湖"治理重点之一。采用Mann-Kendall和Daniel趋势检验法解析滇池外海在1982—2012年典型污染物指标(CODMn、BOD5、TN、NH3-N和TP)的年际变化特征;对滇池流域人口、人均GDP与滇池CODMn、TN和TP相关性进行研究,阐明流域社会经济发展对滇池水质变化的影响。研究结果表明,滇池各污染物指标年际变化波动较大。在α=0.01的显著水平上TN和NH3-N有显著上升趋势,CODMn和TP有上升趋势但不显著,BOD5基本未发生趋势变化,Mann-Kendall和Daniel趋势检验结果基本一致。滇池TN、CODMn与流域人口、人均GDP密切相关,社会经济发展是TN和CODMn浓度上升的重要原因;随着滇池污染治理工作的不断推进,特别是"十一五"水污染治理规划实施以来,流域社会经济发展对滇池TP、TN影响有所减轻,滇池磷的治理取得初步成效。     

Chlorination Byproducts in Drinking Water Produced from Thermal Desalination in United Arab Emirates

Oil activities in the Arabian Gulf can potentially affect the quality of the intake water available for coastal desalination plants. This paper addresses such situation by investigating the quality of intake water and desalinated water produced by a desalination plant located near a coastal industrial complex in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Analyses of the organic compounds on the intake seawater reported non-detected levels in most samples for the three tested organic groups; namely Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), Phenols, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). Trihalomethanes (THMs) and Haloacetic Acids (HAAs) were also tracked in the intake sea water, throughout the desalination processes, and in the final produced drinking water, to evaluate the undertaken pre- and post chlorination practices. The levels of considered Chlorination Byproducts (CBPs) were mostly found below the permissible international limits with few exceptions showing tangible levels of bromoform in the intake seawater and in the final produced drinking water as well. Lab-controlled experiments on the final produced distillate showed little contribution of its blending with small percentage of seawater upon the formation of trihalomethane and in particular, bromoform. Such results indicate that the organic precursors originated in the seawater are responsible for bromoform formation in the final distillate.     

高速公路水土保持生态服务功能价值评估浅析——以陕西省不同区域三条高速公路为例

以陕西省3个典型区域的3条高速公路为例,在构建高速公路水土保持生态服务功能价值评价体系并确定各评价指标计算方法的基础上,全面分析了高速公路水土保持的生态服务功能价值。旨在相互交流的基础上,为后期同类工程水土保持投资预算设计和资金管理使用提供理论依据。     

“加压上浮法”应急除藻技术在水源地的应用示范

近年来,太湖蓝藻水华问题日趋严峻,除藻技术是解决该问题最直接而有效的手段,对现有各类除藻技术进行了比较,并以"加压上浮法"应急除藻技术在苏州阳澄湖局部地区的示范工程为例,介绍了该方法的技术原理、技术实现以及在工程应用中的实际意义,为同行在水源地或特殊功能区除藻技术的应用提供参考。     

TNT红水污染土壤中二硝基甲苯磺酸盐的分析方法

火炸药厂红水污染土壤中的主要污染物为二硝基甲苯磺酸盐[DNTS,包括2,4-二硝基甲苯-3-磺酸盐(2,4-DNT-3-SO_3~-)和2,4-二硝基甲苯-5-磺酸盐(2,4-DNT-5-SO_3~-)2种异构体]。研究建立了振荡提取-高效液相色谱法测定土壤中DNTS的方法。4种土壤(黄土、棕土、红壤和黑土)和5个浓度水平(50、100、250、500、1 000 mg/kg)时,DNTS的回收率为69.4%~111%,变异系数为0.28%~6.62%(n=3)。应用该方法测定甘肃某火炸药厂红水污染土壤样品,2,4-DNT-3-SO_3~-和2,4-DNT-5-SO_3~-浓度实测值(平均值分别为505、25.2 mg/kg)重复性好,变异系数为1.29%和1.53%(n=3)。