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Investigation of physicochemical parameter, heavy metal in Turag river water and adjacent industrial effluent in Bangladesh
R. M. Hafizur (1), H. M. Nuralam (2) and I. M. Rumainul (2)
1Dept . of Environmental Science and Resource Management, Mawlana Bhashani Science and
Technology University, Tangail 1902, Bangladesh
2College of Urban Construction and Environmental Engineering, Chongqing University (CQU), 174
Shazhengjie Street, Shapingba, Chongqing 400044, China.
Received: 12.02.17, Revised: 30.04.17, Date of Publication: 14 May 2017.
J. Sci. Technol. Environ. Inform. | Volume 05, Issue 01, pp. 347-360
Crossref: https://doi.org/10.18801/jstei.050117.37
Investigation of physicochemical parameter, heavy metal in Turag river water and adjacent industrial effluent in Bangladesh
R. M. Hafizur (1), H. M. Nuralam (2) and I. M. Rumainul (2)
1Dept . of Environmental Science and Resource Management, Mawlana Bhashani Science and
Technology University, Tangail 1902, Bangladesh
2College of Urban Construction and Environmental Engineering, Chongqing University (CQU), 174
Shazhengjie Street, Shapingba, Chongqing 400044, China.
Received: 12.02.17, Revised: 30.04.17, Date of Publication: 14 May 2017.
J. Sci. Technol. Environ. Inform. | Volume 05, Issue 01, pp. 347-360
Crossref: https://doi.org/10.18801/jstei.050117.37
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Title: Investigation of physicochemical parameter, heavy metal in Turag river water and adjacent industrial effluent in Bangladesh
Abstract: Industrial effluent (IE) is one of the major concerns in environmental issues due to its hazardous and chemical nature that is require on-site treatment and systematic management before discharge into sewage system. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate in order to determine the present pollution status and their alteration trends with the seasonal change of discharge amount. Water samples have been collected from Turag River adjacent to Konabari industrial area and analyzed for various water quality parameters during both dry and wet seasons. Physicochemical analyses revealed that, most of the water quality parameters exceeded the recommended levels set by the Department of Environment (DoE), Bangladesh. The dry season had significantly higher contamination loads, which were decreased during the wet season, as the river was found to be highly turbid in wet season. Furthermore, all of the dissolved metals in the water samples were also found to be significantly higher in concentrations during dry season, but still remain under the limit of recommended standards of DoE, Bangladesh, except the concentration of Cadmium in dry season. To conclude, the variation in river water flow during different seasons and the anthropogenic activities were the main reasons for this water pollution of Turag River.
Key Words: Physicochemical parameter, Heavy metal, Industrial effluent, Turag River
Abstract: Industrial effluent (IE) is one of the major concerns in environmental issues due to its hazardous and chemical nature that is require on-site treatment and systematic management before discharge into sewage system. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate in order to determine the present pollution status and their alteration trends with the seasonal change of discharge amount. Water samples have been collected from Turag River adjacent to Konabari industrial area and analyzed for various water quality parameters during both dry and wet seasons. Physicochemical analyses revealed that, most of the water quality parameters exceeded the recommended levels set by the Department of Environment (DoE), Bangladesh. The dry season had significantly higher contamination loads, which were decreased during the wet season, as the river was found to be highly turbid in wet season. Furthermore, all of the dissolved metals in the water samples were also found to be significantly higher in concentrations during dry season, but still remain under the limit of recommended standards of DoE, Bangladesh, except the concentration of Cadmium in dry season. To conclude, the variation in river water flow during different seasons and the anthropogenic activities were the main reasons for this water pollution of Turag River.
Key Words: Physicochemical parameter, Heavy metal, Industrial effluent, Turag River
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APA (American Psychological Association)
Hafizur, R. M., Nuralam, H. M. and Rumainul, I. M. (2017). Investigation of physicochemical parameter, heavy metal in Turag river water and adjacent industrial effluent in Bangladesh. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 05(01), 347-360.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Hafizur, R. M., Nuralam, H. M. and Rumainul, I. M. “Investigation of physicochemical parameter, heavy metal in Turag river water and adjacent industrial effluent in Bangladesh.” Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 05.01 (2017): 347-360.
Chicago and or Turabian
Hafizur, R. M., Nuralam, H. M. and Rumainul, I. M. Investigation of physicochemical parameter, heavy metal in Turag river water and adjacent industrial effluent in Bangladesh. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 05, no. 01 (2017): 347-360.
APA (American Psychological Association)
Hafizur, R. M., Nuralam, H. M. and Rumainul, I. M. (2017). Investigation of physicochemical parameter, heavy metal in Turag river water and adjacent industrial effluent in Bangladesh. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 05(01), 347-360.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Hafizur, R. M., Nuralam, H. M. and Rumainul, I. M. “Investigation of physicochemical parameter, heavy metal in Turag river water and adjacent industrial effluent in Bangladesh.” Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 05.01 (2017): 347-360.
Chicago and or Turabian
Hafizur, R. M., Nuralam, H. M. and Rumainul, I. M. Investigation of physicochemical parameter, heavy metal in Turag river water and adjacent industrial effluent in Bangladesh. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 05, no. 01 (2017): 347-360.
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