Spatial and temporal quality of water in the Itupararanga Reservoir, Alto Sorocaba basin (SP), Brazil

Considering the great importance of the Itupararanga Reservoir, Upper Alto Sorocaba basin/SP, this study aimed to report the variations of some parameters of water quality in the spatial and temporal gradients in this multipurpose res- ervoir. The eutrophication of this reservoir was checked using the Carlson Index Modified and the results indicate that the surface water were classified as eutrophic and mesotrophic in wet and dry periods, being characterized the better quality of water in wet period. In the vertical gradient the results showed a stratiphication in all parameters analyzed, except for the electrical conductivity, with good correlation between total phosphorous and chlorophyll-a, indicating that eutrophication of the reservoir changes the conditions of algal growth, mainly in its initial area. Immediate inter- ventions are needed, which must be directed to planning of land use, domestic effluents treatment, taking to an inte- grated management of this important watershed located in the São Paulo State.

Review of Desalination and Concentrate Management Issues for Increasing Drinking Water Supplies

Water quantity and quality issues worldwide are causing nations to consider alternate sources for drinking water. Desalination and other membrane processes for treatment of seawater and brackish inland waters have been in use for the past quarter century and are growing in use worldwide. These treatment processes create a highly concentrated waste stream in which the principal constituents are dissolved solids. This report provides an overview of desalination methods and the methods available to dispose of this waste stream. Innovative technologies being studied for possible future use are also discussed.

Quality control and management of oceanographic wave-gage data /

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Oversight of U.S. progress under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement : hearing before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred First Congress, second session, June 13, 1990.

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The problems of water quality management,

"Presented at the Water quality management training course conducted by the Water Supply and Pollution Control Training Program, Robert A. Taft Sanitary Engineering Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 4, 1963."

Physicochemical properties of water quality of Imeh, Edegelem and Chokocho communities located along Otamiri-oche River in Etche Ethnic Nationality of Rivers State, Nigeria

Some physiochemical properties of water quality of Otamiri-oche River which runs through Imeh, Edegelem and Chokocho Communities in Etche ethnic nationality of Rivers State, Nigeria were investigated. Samples were collected in triplicate from the three different locations along the river in both rainy and dry seasons. Each sampling points is located 500m away from the successive one, and the samples were taken from the open river at the zone extending beyond the shoreline. Samples were stored in ice packs and immediately taken to the laboratory to investigate some selected physico-chemical characteristics. Also, bacteriological study was carried out on the samples. The laboratory results of the selected physico-chemical parameters when compared with the world health organization (WHO) standard showed that all the selected physico-chemical parameters were within the world health organization (WHO) permissible in both rainy and dry season except pH. For rainy season, the pH values were 5.00±0.00, 5.40 ±0.40, and 5.40± 0.30 for Imeh, Edegelem and Chokocho respectively. For the dry season, the pH values were 5.83± 0.01, 5.56±0.01, 5.90±0.01 for Imeh, Edegelem and Chokocho respectively. Also magnesium hardness exceeded the World Health Organization (WHO) permissible limit in rainy season only. The results of bacteriological study showed that all the sampling locations contained high numbers of coliform bacteria in both rainy and dry seasons. The number of coliform bacteria during rainy season was 25.00±0.00, 25.00±0.00, and 35.00±0.00 for Imeh, Edegelem and Chokocho respectively. Those of dry season were 93.00±3.55, 56.66±4.49, and 35.60±4.17 for Imeh, Edegelem and Chokocho respectively. The difference between the rainy and dry season was tested statistically using the t-test. The results of the statistical analyses showed a significant difference (p<0.05) between the rainy and dry seasons.

Developments regarding the integration of the occupational safety and health with quality and environment management systems

Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter on na almost atomic scale to produce new structures, materials, and devices. As potential occupational exposure to nanomaterials (NMs) becomes more prevalente, it is importante that the principles of medical surveillance and risk management be considered for workers in the nanotechnology industry.However, much information about health risk is beyond our current knowledge. Thus, NMs presente new challenges to understanding, predicting, andmanageing potential health risks. First, we briefly describe some general features of NMs and list the most importante types of NMs. This review discusses the toxicological potential of NMs by comparing possible injury mechanism and know, or potentially adverse, health effects. We review the limited research to date for occupational exposure to these particles and how a worker might be exposed to NMs. The principles of medical surveillance are reviewed to further the discussion of occupational health surveillance are reviewed to further the discussion of occupational health surveillance for workers exposed to NMs. We outlinehow occupational health professionals could contribute to a better knowledge of health effects by the utilization of a health surveillance program and by minimizing exposure. Finally, we discuss the early steps towards regulation and the difficulties facing regulators in controlling potentially harmful exposures in the absence of suficiente scientific evidence.

IDEA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT IN THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF QUALITY AND INNOVATION

It is known the power of ideas is tremendous. But there are employees in many companies who have good ideas but not put them into practice. On the other hand, there are many others who have good ideas and are encouraged to contribute their ideas for innovation in the company. This study attempts to identify factors that contribute to success in managing ideas and consequent business innovation. The method used was the case study applied to two companies. During the investigation, factors considered essential for the success of an idea management program were identified, of which we highlight, among others, evidences the results, involvement of the top management, establishment of goals and objectives; recognition; dissemination of good results. Companies with these implemented systems, capture the best ideas from their collaborators and apply them internally. This study intends to contribute to business innovation in enterprises through creation and idea management, mainly through collecting the best ideas of their own employees. The results of this study can be used to help improving deployed suggestions systems, as well as, all managers who wish to implement suggestions systems/ideas management systems.

Caracterización de la calidad del agua y de la ictiofauna de tres embalses de la cuenca del Rio Tercero (Córdoba, Argentina). Characterization of water quality and ichthyofauna in three reservoirs in Río Tercero basin (Córdoba, Argentina).

Los embalses constituyen reservorios de agua artificiales que se forman para brindar múltiples propósitos. La generación de energía, la provisión de agua para consumo y riego, la atenuación de crecientes y los usos recreacionales, figuran como los más destacados. La calidad del agua y el grado de eutrofización, condicionan la realización de diferentes usos con consecuencias directas e indirectas para la Salud Pública y el recurso íctico. La eutrofización es precisamente uno de los problemas más recurrentes en los embalses de la provincia de Córdoba. Las hipótesis son: 1-El incremento en la concentración de nutrientes, principalmente fósforo y nitrógeno, favorecen la producción de florecimientos algales, con consecuencias negativas sobre la sociedad y el ambiente; 2 - El estrés ambiental producto del grado de eutrofización de los embalses aumenta la susceptibilidad de Odontesthes bonariensis, situación que contribuye al desarrollo de parásitos y a la disminución de su condición corporal. Los objetivos generales del proyecto son: a) Evaluar la variabilidad temporal y espacial de la calidad del agua de tres embalses de la cuenca del río Tercero; b) Estudiar diferentes características biológicas de la ictiofauna presente. Los reservorios a estudiar son Arroyo Corto (64,57W, 32,22S; 357 ha), Río Tercero (64,38W, 32,17S; 4600 ha) y Piedras Moras (64,28W, 32,18S; 830 ha). La superficie, cantidad de tributarios y características limnológicas que presentan estos embalses son contrastantes. Se determinará de manera estacional y en diferentes sitios de muestreo de cada embalse la calidad del agua para distintos usos, a través de análisis físico-químicos y biológicos según metodología estándar, realizando mediciones in situ y en laboratorio. Se evaluará el grado de eutrofia de los reservorios a través de la concentración de nutrientes, clorofila-a y transparencia de agua. Para evaluar la distribución espacial de clorofila-a se integraran SIG-sensores remotos y se determinarán modelos geoestadísticos para predecir florecimientos algales su composición y su relación con riesgos potenciales para la salud y el recurso íctico. Se determinará la diversidad y riqueza de la ictiofauna y la abundancia poblacional (captura por unidad de esfuerzo), la condición corporal, el crecimiento y el estado sanitario del pejerrey O. bonariensis. Para ello se utilizaran artes de pesca pasivos (red de enmalle, trasmallo), activos (red de arrastre) y aparejos de pesca (espineles). Por último, se determinará la abundancia y distribución de Limnoperma fortunei en el embalse Río Tercero. Los resultados obtenidos permitirán evaluar la calidad del agua, el estado trófico y prevenir los riesgos para la salud pública y animal en una de las cuencas de alto impacto antrópico del país. Por su parte, se obtendrán datos sobre distribución, ecología y condición de la ictiofauna, permitiendo el uso sustentable del recurso pesquero. Se obtendrán herramientas que facilitarán la gestión sistémica y la toma de decisiones en el manejo del recurso agua, su saneamiento y la determinación de áreas críticas de riesgo.

An investigation of soil quality parameters relating to agricultural reuse and land disposal options for the management of biosolids

Sludge provides valuable nutrients to soil. Application of sludge to land is subject to a number of limitations. Its use as a soil conditioner represents a "beneficial reuse option". Primary and secondary sludge from Dublin city is treated in Ringsend treatment plant where it undergoes thermal drying. This study investigates the feasibility of land application of thermally dried biosolids (TDB) from Ringsend treatment plant.

Influence of water quality and kind of metal in the secondary cooling zone of casting process

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik, Diss., 2012

RQIA Review of the implementation of Promoting Quality Care (PQC) Good Practice Guidance on the Assessment and Management of Risk in Mental Health and Learning Disability Services (PDF1.07MB)

Overview Report October 2012

Promoting Quality Care - Good Practice Guidance on the Assessment and Management of Risk & Dementia Toolset August 2012

Good Practice Guidance