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Nitrous oxide (N2O) is highly water soluble and can be readily transported in waters draining from agricultural fields. Relatively few studies have quantified N2O losses through agricultural tile drainage systems and none have compared the effect of different sources of applied nitrogen or their timing of application. While IPCC guidelines provide estimates of emissions from agricultural drainage water, the uncertainty in these estimates is relatively high. This research quantifies N2O loss in tile drainage water, as influenced by nitrogen source and timing. The study site was located at Agriculture Canada research station, Harrington, PE, Canada and consisted of 12 plots with subsurface drainage systems installed at approximately 80 cm, separated by buffer drains. Three swine manure treatments were considered with inorganic fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) as a control, each replicated three times. Manure treatments included fall and spring application of solid swine manure and spring application of liquid swine manure, all applied to supply 120 kg N ha−1. The magnitude of N2O loss, as measured from samples collected at the tile outlets, demonstrated significant episodic emissions. Annual cumulative dissolved N2O emissions ranged from 0.1 to 5.69 kg N ha−1 (mean 0.83 kg N ha−1), while emissions from the soil surface were 0.09–1.16 kg N ha−1 (mean 0.33 kg N ha−1). N2O emissions in tile water were not significantly affected by the form of N applied, however tile drain length significantly impacted tile water N2O concentration. IPCC coefficients for N2O emissions from agricultural drainage water would underestimate actual N2O emissions at this site. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Egypt, one of the world's biggest producers of cultured tilapia, is facing significant challenges in using drainage water for aquaculture due to the lack in freshwater. The current study was conducted to evaluate the effects of drainage water treatment on the growth and flesh quality of the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), raised on five distinct fish farms in the El-Fayoum Governorate and irrigated with various drainage water sources. Fish growth characteristics, flesh quality, irrigation resources, drainage canals, and water quality of the investigated fish farms were all investigated. The Dayer El-Berka fish farm had the highest values of pH, total hardness, total alkalinity, salinity, and total ammonia, demonstrating the negative effects of the untreated drainage water on aquaculture water quality. All farms, with the exception of Dayer El-Berka and El-Bats fish farm (earthen pond), which showed a high lead content, had copper concentrations below detection limits. Wadi Al-Raian fish farm was recorded with higher cadmium concentrations. The El-Bats fish farm (concrete pond), which is watered with El-Bats drain's treated drainage water, showed the lowest levels of heavy metals. The maximum growth performance was found in the Nile tilapia raised on Wadi Al-Raian and Al-Wadi fish farms, whereas the lowest growth performance was found in Dayer El-Berka fish farms, according to productivity metrics. The current study's findings indicate that fish raised on farms that use treated drainage water for irrigation have great growth rates, superior meat quality, and safe flesh for human consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is highly water soluble and can be readily transported in waters draining from agricultural fields. Relatively few studies have quantified N2O losses through agricultural tile drainage systems and none have compared the effect of different sources of applied nitrogen or their timing of application. While IPCC guidelines provide estimates of emissions from agricultural drainage water, the uncertainty in these estimates is relatively high. This research quantifies N2O loss in tile drainage water, as influenced by nitrogen source and timing. The study site was located at Agriculture Canada research station, Harrington, PE, Canada and consisted of 12 plots with subsurface drainage systems installed at approximately 80 cm, separated by buffer drains. Three swine manure treatments were considered with inorganic fertilizer (ammonium nitrate) as a control, each replicated three times. Manure treatments included fall and spring application of solid swine manure and spring application of liquid swine manure, all applied to supply 120 kg N ha−1. The magnitude of N2O loss, as measured from samples collected at the tile outlets, demonstrated significant episodic emissions. Annual cumulative dissolved N2O emissions ranged from 0.1 to 5.69 kg N ha−1 (mean 0.83 kg N ha−1), while emissions from the soil surface were 0.09–1.16 kg N ha−1 (mean 0.33 kg N ha−1). N2O emissions in tile water were not significantly affected by the form of N applied, however tile drain length significantly impacted tile water N2O concentration. IPCC coefficients for N2O emissions from agricultural drainage water would underestimate actual N2O emissions at this site.

Abstract Background Irrigation with low-quality water without considering the acceptable levels negatively impacts not only humans, but also extends to the whole surrounding ecosystem. The current research is a comprehensive-integrated appraisal of the irrigation water quality gathered from El-Batts drain in Fayoum Governorate, from September 2021 to June 2022, together with the drain sediments and the soils adjacent to it. The characteristics (physical, chemical and biological), and the risk fate of some heavy metals (As, B, Cr, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, Ni, Fe and Mn) were measured. Moreover, the risks of the studied pollutants were assessed using many indices: irrigation water quality index (IWQI), contamination factor (Cf), degree of contamination (Cd), Salinity indices and Zn equivalent (ZE). Additionally, kinetic studies of the inorganic pollutants were evaluated to determine their availability and impact on the surrounding environment. Results Data from IQWI showed that water in all five sites was assumed to be very bad and unsuitable for usage with a general average (14.62 and 25.35) in all four seasons. ZE exceeds the critical level of 250, which means there is a risk of soil contamination. Conclusions The elevated levels of heavy metals, microbial enzymes, pathogenic fecal coliform and Salmonella reflect bad and direct risk of dealing with such water in irrigation and its effect on the soil ecosystem and the growing crops. Most of the tested parameters exceeded the acceptable levels of the Egyptian Governmental Law Guidelines, WHO and FAO, which may threaten aquatic life. Best managements practices and remediation techniques should be applied to minimize the hazards in such waters.

Background: Irrigation with low-quality water without considering the acceptable levels negatively impacts not only humans, but also extends to the whole surrounding ecosystem. The current research is a comprehensive-integrated appraisal of the irrigation water quality gathered from El-Batts drain in Fayoum Governorate, from September 2021 to June 2022, together with the drain sediments and the soils adjacent to it. The characteristics (physical, chemical and biological), and the risk fate of some heavy metals (As, B, Cr, Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, Ni, Fe and Mn) were measured. Moreover, the risks of the studied pollutants were assessed using many indices: irrigation water quality index (IWQI), contamination factor (Cf), degree of contamination (Cd), Salinity indices and Zn equivalent (ZE). Additionally, kinetic studies of the inorganic pollutants were evaluated to determine their availability and impact on the surrounding environment. Results: Data from IQWI showed that water in all five sites was assumed to be very bad and unsuitable for usage with a general average (14.62 and 25.35) in all four seasons. ZE exceeds the critical level of 250, which means there is a risk of soil contamination. Conclusions: The elevated levels of heavy metals, microbial enzymes, pathogenic fecal coliform and Salmonella reflect bad and direct risk of dealing with such water in irrigation and its effect on the soil ecosystem and the growing crops. Most of the tested parameters exceeded the acceptable levels of the Egyptian Governmental Law Guidelines, WHO and FAO, which may threaten aquatic life. Best managements practices and remediation techniques should be applied to minimize the hazards in such waters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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As greenhouse horticulture continues to increase in South Korea, the effects of metal(loid)s from wastewater discharges on stream sediments were analyzed. A total of 106 samples were analyzed for cadmium (Cd), boron (B), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), and iron (Fe). The coefficient of variation (CV) of the metal(loid)s components was 96.58% for Mn, 93.40 for Zn, 62.47 for B, 58.90 for Pb, and 58.14 for Cd, suggesting anthropogenic sources. Correlation analysis suggested a cumulative source for Cd-Zn and B, and cluster analysis suggested an anthropogenic source for Cu, Pb, B, and Mn. The contamination factor (CF) suggested the need to trace the source of contamination to Pb (3.21 ± 1.89) and B (1.33 ± 0.83) and EF to Pb (3.30 ± 1.81) and B (1.44 ± 0.94). The analytical results identify anthropogenic sources of Pb, B, and Cd. The high contamination of Cd suggests the influence of mining areas, and Pb suggests the influence of traffic, fertilizers, pesticides, and fossil fuels in greenhouses, in addition to the influence of mines. B confirmed the impact of the facility's vegetable wastewater and suggested the need to further examine the cumulative impact of Mn, Fe, etc. By utilizing the facility horticulture wastewater for ecological restoration and other agricultural uses, we aim to prevent stream sediment pollution and realize a sustainable agricultural environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Maddhapara Granite Mine is a significant contributor to Bangladesh's economy, causing considerable environmental concern due to the discharge of untreated mine water. This water presents possible hazards to local ecosystems, agriculture, and public health. For this investigation, we obtained water samples from 15 distinct places in the vicinity of the granite mine. A comprehensive analysis of the physicochemical properties was conducted including pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), and dissolved oxygen (DO) and an Atomic Absorption Spectrometer to quantify the heavy metals’ levels, specifically Ni, Zn, Fe, Pb, Cu, and Cr, following the requirements set by the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and Department of Energy (DoE) in Bangladesh. The study was carried out on various pollution indices i.e., Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI), Heavy Metal Evaluation Index (HEI), and Degree of Contamination (Cd). The pH of the samples varied from 6.27 to 8.86. Furthermore, the samples’ TDS and EC ranged from 36 mg/l to 392.56 mg/l and 102.78 μS/cm to 611.51 μS/cm, respectively. The HPI values exhibited substantial variation, with the highest HPI-a (WHO) measuring 52215.6, indicating a severe level of heavy metal contamination. Similarly, the HEI-a (WHO) reached a maximum value of 1252.45, while the highest contamination degree (Cd-a, WHO) was 1248.45 and these results are beyond the acceptable limits for human consumption and ecological balance. Immediate actions are required to develop treatment technologies and management strategies to prevent the potential health risks associated with using untreated mine wastewater.

Purpose: analysis of the state of rice industry for determining the points of further growth. Materials and methods. Materials of state and federal programs, technical reports of the FGBU “Management “Kubanmeliovodkhoz”, Rosstat, Krasnodarstat were used and analyzed. The research methodology is based on historical and system analysis. Data analysis was carried out using statistical software packages. Results. It has been stated that rice growing in Russia has been developing for about 100 years, from the beginning of the development of inappropriate lands in the regions of southern Russia, the Far East, Transcaucasia, Central Asia, and the Lower Volga region. It was found that at present the area of land reclamation systems for rice production is 407.8 thousand hectares, of which about 190 thousand hectares are used for rice crops, taking into account the crop rotation. The rice grain production output is 1.2 million tons annually, about 450 thousand tons of cereals are produced from it. It is shown that in connection with the increase in the rate of rice consumption from 4 to 7 kg/(year person), it is required to increase the production of cereals in the country consumer market up to 1.1 million tons in the future. The dynamics of rice yield growth due to the introduction of new varieties and technologies under climate change is substantiated. It has been determined that for the rice growing industry in the Krasnodar Territory, the water intake is 3.0 million m³, or 97 % of the total volume of water for irrigation, water supply is 2.5 million m³, of which about 500 thousand m³ are reused drainage water. It is shown that 40.4 thousand hectares of irrigated lands of the rice irrigation fund are in an unsatisfactory reclamation condition, including in terms of soil salinity, groundwater mineralization and their depth. Conclusions: the further development of the industry should be based on the introduction of new varieties of rice and technologies for their cultivation, rational water use, efficient use of land resources, maintaining the balance of the ecological system of the territories involved in rice growing.

The management of drainage water (DW), which is produced during the soilless cultivation of plants, requires a high energy input. At the same time, DW is characterized by a high electrolytic conductivity, a high redox potential, and is also stable and putrefaction-free. In the present study, the natural properties of drainage water and a biotreatment method employing an external organic substrate in the form of citric acid (C/N 1.0, 1.5, 2.0) were utilized for energy recovery by a microbial fuel cell (MFC). The cathode chamber served as a retention tank for DW with a carbon felt electrode fixed inside. In turn, a biological reactor with biomass attached to the filling in the form of carbon felt served as the anode chamber. The filling also played the role of an electrode. The chambers were combined by an ion exchange membrane, forming an H letter-shaped system. They were then connected in an external electrical circuit with a resistance of 1k Ω. The use of a flow-through system eliminated steps involving aeration and mixing of the chambers' contents. Citric acid was found to be an efficient organic substrate. The voltage of the electric current increased from 44.34 ± 60.92 mV to 566.06 ± 2.47 mV for the organic substrate dose expressed by the C/N ratio ranging from 1.0 to 2.0. At the same time, the denitrification efficiency ranged from 51.47 ± 9.84 to 95.60 ± 1.99% and that of dephosphatation from 88.97 ± 2.41 to 90.48 ± 1.99% at C/N from 1.0 to 2.0. The conducted studies confirmed the possibility of recovering energy during the biological purification of drainage water in a biofilm reactor. The adopted solution only required the connection of electrodes and tanks with an ion-selective membrane. Further research should aim to biologically treat DW followed by identification of the feasibility of energy recovery by means of MFC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In greenhouses, the nutrient-rich drainage water is frequently released into surrounding areas, raising pollution issues. Soilless agricultural systems, which have an increasing trend in greenhouse industries, are ideal for recycling water and nutrients because the drainage can be easily captured for reuse. This study was conducted to investigate the reusability of drainage water discharged from an open-system soilless agricultural greenhouse. For this purpose, tomato plants were grown in cocopeat environments. Tomato plants were grown by irrigation mixing different ratios of the drainage water obtained from the open system soilless agriculture greenhouse and the nutrient solutions used for growing plants in soilless agriculture. The study was carried out in five cocopeat environments with four tomato plants in each cocopeat according to a completely randomized experimental design. Some physiological characteristics, yield parameters and the nutritional status of the tomato plants and their fruits were determined. The highest N (5.54%) and K (4.96%) contents in tomato plant leaves were obtained in 100% drainage water applications, while the highest P content (0.84%) was obtained in 100% solution applications. The highest plant height was determined at 100% drainage water application. The highest yield per plant (915.67 g plant−1) and Class I marketable fruit sizes were determined at a 50% drainage and 50% solution mix ratio. No nutrient deficiency or toxicity was detected in tomato plants grown using drainage water. It was concluded that the drainage water discharged from the system can be re-used in greenhouses where open system soilless agriculture is used. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Maddhapara Granite Mine is a significant contributor to Bangladesh's economy, causing considerable environmental concern due to the discharge of untreated mine water. This water presents possible hazards to local ecosystems, agriculture, and public health. For this investigation, we obtained water samples from 15 distinct places in the vicinity of the granite mine. A comprehensive analysis of the physicochemical properties was conducted including pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), and dissolved oxygen (DO) and an Atomic Absorption Spectrometer to quantify the heavy metals' levels, specifically Ni, Zn, Fe, Pb, Cu, and Cr, following the requirements set by the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and Department of Energy (DoE) in Bangladesh. The study was carried out on various pollution indices i.e., Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI), Heavy Metal Evaluation Index (HEI), and Degree of Contamination (Cd). The pH of the samples varied from 6.27 to 8.86. Furthermore, the samples' TDS and EC ranged from 36 mg/l to 392.56 mg/l and 102.78 µS/cm to 611.51 µS/cm, respectively. The HPI values exhibited substantial variation, with the highest HPI-a (WHO) measuring 52215.6, indicating a severe level of heavy metal contamination. Similarly, the HEI-a (WHO) reached a maximum value of 1252.45, while the highest contamination degree (Cd-a, WHO) was 1248.45 and these results are beyond the acceptable limits for human consumption and ecological balance. Immediate actions are required to develop treatment technologies and management strategies to prevent the potential health risks associated with using untreated mine wastewater. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Under-cover soilless cultivation is an important technique of crop production. Due to the lack of contact with soil and precipitation, the root system of crops grown must be provided with water and all necessary nutrients in the form of a solution (nutrient medium). This nutrient medium needs to be fed in excess to ensure proper plant development and the expected qualitative and quantitative parameters of the crop yield, which means that in the case of, e.g., tomato cultivation, 20–80% of the supplied medium must be removed from the root system and managed. Uncontrolled discharge of this drainage water poses a significant threat to the environment, causing contamination of surface waters and groundwaters. The article presents the latest solutions for drainage water management as well as technologies and systems that allow saving water and fertilizers, and thus recovering elements. It also characterizes methods deployed for the treatment of overflow that enable its recirculation, its re-use for fertilization of other less demanding crops (including soil crops), and its final management in the form of a discharge to the natural environment. Due to depleting resources of adequate-quality water, increase in the prices of mineral fertilizers, and depletion of natural phosphorus deposits, the future trends in water and nutrients management in this cropping system aim at closing circuits of drainage water and recovering elements before their discharge into the natural environment. These measures are expected not only to protect the natural environment but also to reduce the costs of crop production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this research, the quality of drainage water was studied by using the water quality index (WQI). Water samples were taken from the Al-Dujaila River and Al-Dujaila drainage. Drainage water was diluted to different ratios with river water to decrease its salinity and increase its potential for agricultural uses. The diluted samples contained between 0 and 100% drainage water, and between 100 and 0% river water, in 10% steps – i.e., 0:10, 1:9, 2:8, 3:7, 4:6, 9:1, 8:2, 7:3, 6:4, and 5:5. After dilution of water, chemical properties, ion activities, electrical conductivity (EC), soil reaction (pH), sodium (Na+), calcium (Ca+2), magnesium (Mg+2), and total dissolved solid (TDS)) were measured in the laboratory of the University of Wasit/College of Agriculture, for computing the drainage water quality index (DWQI), sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP), and soluble magnesium percentage (Mg%). Mathematical models were generated to predict the DWQI using DataFit software, depending on the water's chemical properties, and to find the best dilution ratio, which was 9:1. Model 2 includes the DWQI with SAR, ESP gave the best results (R2 = 99.99%, relative error (RE) = 0.0007, mean absolute error (MAE) = 0.425, root mean square error (RMSE) = 0.6, and standard error of estimate (SEE) = 1.992). The diluted drainage water used in this study was not suitable for either irrigation or human use. HIGHLIGHTS Quality of diluted drainage water.; DWQI, SAR, ESP, and Mg%.; Mathematical models and DataFit software to predict DWQI, and determine the best dilution ratio.;

Purpose: substantiation and development of the facility design for local treatment of drainage runoff discharged from an irrigated area. Materials and methods. The study was carried out on the example of a representative object – a collection-discharge (drainage) well of a collector-drainage network located on an irrigated site of the Nizhne-Donskaya irrigation system of the Rostov region. The source materials were the results of field studies of the hydrochemical parameters of drainage water in the well and the central collector. Results and discussion. Since the drainage water quality in the drainage well is much higher than in the mouth of the central collector, the reconstruction of the well will allow effective treatment of low drainage flow rates with minimal financial costs. The proposed design is based on dividing the collector-drainage network into areas with their respective wells, on the outgoing collector pipes on which devices for drainage runoff treatment are mounted. The principle of the device is based on the use of removable cartridges filled with various filter materials, depending on the quality of the treated drainage flow. For example, for water desalination, it is recommended to use loads from ion-exchange resins (cation exchanger, anion exchanger). The example shows that cleaning from the main salt-forming ions of drainage flow with a flow rate of 7 m³/month will require 39.5 liters of cation exchanger and 89.3 liters of anion exchanger, this will amount to 31.7 thousand rubles. Conclusions. The use of drainage wells as local treatment facilities will improve the ecological situation in the zone of irrigated agriculture, distribute responsibility between agricultural producers and owners of reclamation systems for the quality of drainage flow discharged into natural water bodies. The proposed design will provide a multi-variant operation of the device for drainage runoff treatment due to combinations of filter media and sets of various removable cartridges.

Abstract In areas with limited water resources, the reuse of treated drainage water for non-potable purposes is increasingly recognised as a valuable and sustainable water resource. Numerous pathogenic bacteria found in drainage water have a detrimental impact on public health. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the current worldwide delay in the production of new antibiotics may make the issue of this microbial water pollution even more challenging. This challenge aided the resumption of phage treatment to address this alarming issue. In this study, strains of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and their phages were isolated from drainage and surface water from Bahr El-Baqar and El-Manzala Lake in Damietta governorate, Egypt. Bacterial strains were identified by microscopical and biochemical examinations which were confirmed by 16 S rDNA sequencing. The susceptibility of these bacteria to several antibiotics revealed that most of the isolates had multiple antibiotic resistances (MAR). The calculated MAR index values (> 0.25) categorized study sites as potentially hazardous to health. Lytic bacteriophages against these multidrug-resistant strains of E. coli and P. aeruginosa were isolated and characterized. The isolated phages were found to be pH and heat stable and were all members of the Caudovirales order as recognized by the electron microscope. They infect 88.9% of E. coli strains and 100% of P. aeruginosa strains examined. Under laboratory conditions, the use of a phage cocktail resulted in a considerable reduction in bacterial growth. The removal efficiency (%) for E. coli and P. aeruginosa colonies increased with time and maximized at 24 h revealing a nearly 100% reduction after incubation with the phage mixture. The study candidates new phages for detecting and controlling other bacterial pathogens of public health concern to limit water pollution and maintain adequate hygiene.

The study was carried out by using multivariate statistical methods, geochemical modeling (GIS maps), WQI and conventional designs to categorize the hydrochemical feature of the region. The drainage water is being dumped into the Rice Canal which is making canal water polluted, and people are consuming the Rice Canal water for drinking purposes; therefore, it is a concern for human health. A total of 18 water samples were composed: 9 from the Rice Canal and 9 from the Larkana drainage water. The sampling was repeated 3 times in a year and investigated for physicochemical and heavy metals. The GIS maps of cations and anions indicated that sewage drained in the Rice Canal showed a high risk to human health and made the Rice Canal water unfit for drinking. The higher level of chemical oxygen demand (COD), particularly during the post-monsoon season was of concern because of low freshwater discharge. The water quality index (WQI) of the Rice Canal water indicated that all samples were found in excellent to good for drinking, and 100% were present in excellent to good for cultivation. The WQI of drainage water indicated that 100% were good for irrigation. The contamination index (Cd) of drainage water of the majority of the samples exhibited a high threat to humans. The HQ value of drainage water of one sample showed a higher level of cadmium. Arsenic in 2 samples crossed the allowable limit and exposed high risk for the human body. The CDI value of drainage water showed risk in some samples, but the Rice Canal water did not show risk for human health, because of dilution by fresh water. The Gibbs diagram showed that the Rice Canal water was found in the rock-dominance category, and drainage water samples were in evaporation dominance. The Piper diagram showed that the majority of samples were present in the mixed-type water category. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As greenhouse horticulture continues to increase in South Korea, the effects of metal(loid)s from wastewater discharges on stream sediments were analyzed. A total of 106 samples were analyzed for cadmium (Cd), boron (B), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), and iron (Fe). The coefficient of variation (CV) of the metal(loid)s components was 96.58% for Mn, 93.40 for Zn, 62.47 for B, 58.90 for Pb, and 58.14 for Cd, suggesting anthropogenic sources. Correlation analysis suggested a cumulative source for Cd-Zn and B, and cluster analysis suggested an anthropogenic source for Cu, Pb, B, and Mn. The contamination factor (CF) suggested the need to trace the source of contamination to Pb (3.21 ± 1.89) and B (1.33 ± 0.83) and EF to Pb (3.30 ± 1.81) and B (1.44 ± 0.94). The analytical results identify anthropogenic sources of Pb, B, and Cd. The high contamination of Cd suggests the influence of mining areas, and Pb suggests the influence of traffic, fertilizers, pesticides, and fossil fuels in greenhouses, in addition to the influence of mines. B confirmed the impact of the facility’s vegetable wastewater and suggested the need to further examine the cumulative impact of Mn, Fe, etc. By utilizing the facility horticulture wastewater for ecological restoration and other agricultural uses, we aim to prevent stream sediment pollution and realize a sustainable agricultural environment.

The objectives were to i) assess the effect of enhanced-efficiency nitrogen (N) fertilizers (EENF) [maleic itaconic acid copolymer (NSN) or 3,4-dimethylpyrazole phosphate (DMPP)] and urea on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tuber yield, N agronomic efficiency (NAE), N recovery efficiency in tuber (NREtuber) and plant (NREplant), N physiological efficiency, residual inorganic N in soil at harvest (Nresidual) and N losses (Nlosses) and ii) determine the impact of the amount of drainage water on NAE and Nlosses. On-farm experiments were conducted in seven sites with two fertilizers (EENF and urea) and two N rates (0 and 100 kg N ha−1). A N mass balance was used to calculate Nlosses. At two sites (one with NSN and one with DMPP), tuber yield response to N was greater with EENF than urea (avg. 5.0 Mg ha−1). NAE, NREtuber and NREplant were 17%, 31% and 25% higher with EENF than urea, respectively. These efficiencies decreased as drainage water increased. The estimated Nlosses were 12% lower with EENF, being the reduction particularly relevant with increasing drainage water. Therefore, using EENF in combination with irrigation management that ensures low drainage water amounts is essential for maximizing the fertilizer use efficiency and minimizing Nlosses in potato production systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In areas with limited water resources, the reuse of treated drainage water for non-potable purposes is increasingly recognised as a valuable and sustainable water resource. Numerous pathogenic bacteria found in drainage water have a detrimental impact on public health. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the current worldwide delay in the production of new antibiotics may make the issue of this microbial water pollution even more challenging. This challenge aided the resumption of phage treatment to address this alarming issue. In this study, strains of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and their phages were isolated from drainage and surface water from Bahr El-Baqar and El-Manzala Lake in Damietta governorate, Egypt. Bacterial strains were identified by microscopical and biochemical examinations which were confirmed by 16 S rDNA sequencing. The susceptibility of these bacteria to several antibiotics revealed that most of the isolates had multiple antibiotic resistances (MAR). The calculated MAR index values (> 0.25) categorized study sites as potentially hazardous to health. Lytic bacteriophages against these multidrug-resistant strains of E. coli and P. aeruginosa were isolated and characterized. The isolated phages were found to be pH and heat stable and were all members of the Caudovirales order as recognized by the electron microscope. They infect 88.9% of E. coli strains and 100% of P. aeruginosa strains examined. Under laboratory conditions, the use of a phage cocktail resulted in a considerable reduction in bacterial growth. The removal efficiency (%) for E. coli and P. aeruginosa colonies increased with time and maximized at 24 h revealing a nearly 100% reduction after incubation with the phage mixture. The study candidates new phages for detecting and controlling other bacterial pathogens of public health concern to limit water pollution and maintain adequate hygiene. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Evaluating potential environmental and clinical impacts of industrial antibiotic use is critical in mitigating the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Using soil columns to simulate field application of swine or cattle manure and subsequent rain events, and a targeted qPCR-based approach, we tracked resistance genes from source manures and identified important differences in antimicrobial resistance gene transport and enrichment over time in the soil and water of artificially drained cropland. The source manures had distinct microbial community and resistance gene profiles, and these differences were also reflected in the soil columns after manure application. Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) were only significantly enriched in effluent samples following the first rain event (day 11) for both soil types compared to the control columns, illustrating the high background level of resistance present in the control soils chosen. For swine, the genes tetQ, tet(36), tet44, tetM, sul2 and ant(6)-ib persisted in the soil columns, whereas tetO, strB and sul1 persisted in effluent samples. Conversely, for cattle manure sul2 and strB persisted in both soil and effluent. The distinct temporal dynamics of ARG distribution between soil and effluent water for each manure type can be used to inform potential mitigation strategies in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, a Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe method (QuEChERS) method was optimised to extract 30 pesticides which are the most used in Egypt in soil and drainage water. Optimisation was performed by Experimental Design expert 7.1 to get better recoveries. The procedure combined with a developed GC-MS for determination of these pesticides. Total analysis time was 36 min with 1 ml injection volume. The limit of quantification (LOQ) was ranged between 4.59 ng/ml, and 15.91 ng/ml for all pesticides. Most standard deviations were in the range between 0.41 and 1.41 indicating satisfactory accuracy. The validated method was applied to Egyptian soil and drainage water samples brought from different places in Damietta city. Dimethoate, β-Endosulfan, DDD, Malathion, Vinclozolin, DDT, Endrin, Cyprodinil, Primiphos ethyl, Tetradifon, Parathion ethyl and Diazinon were detected and quantified. So risk assessment on human health should be considered especially for those pesticides. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The evolution of hypergene and technogenic processes occurring in tin sulfide, copper–tin, and tin-polymetallic deposits of the Komsomolsky district of the Russian Far East is described. The results of long-term field observations and studies of hypergene and technogenic minerals collected in mine workings (ditches, quarries, galleries) and tailings, their natural associations, sequences, and zonality, and staging of mineral formation are given. The sulfide oxidation process in the bulk ore and tailings was simulated in a wide temperature range from –25 to 45°C using Selektor software package, which made it possible to determine physicochemical parameters of the resulting technogenic water solutions, but their ionic and molecular composition. The obtained data expanded our knowledge about hypergene and technogenic processes and conditions for the precipitation of secondary minerals during the appearance of a mining technogenic system in the course of exploitation of tin sulfide deposits and ore enrichment. The results of our studies have demonstrated negative impact of technogenic waters on the hydrosphere of the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current research aims to study the impacts of adding corncob biochar to a sandy soil irrigated with drainage water on wheat productivity, heavy metals fate, and some soil properties that reflect healthy soil conditions. This research consists of two separate experiments under field (lysimeters) and pot incubation conditions conducted on sandy soil irrigated with drainage water and treated with corncob biochar at the rate of 0.0, 1, 2, and 3% as mixing or mulching. Results specified that drainage water electrical conductivity value (5.89 dS m−1) lies under the degree of restriction on use of "Severe", indicating that nonstop irrigation with such drainage water may cause a severe salinity problem in soil in the long run. A comparison of heavy metal concentrations of biochar-treated soils with the control showed that total heavy metals had accumulated significantly in the topsoil layer. Most of the available heavy metal concentrations in all soil leachate fractions were below the method detection limits. Mean concentrations of Ni, Cd, and Pb in wheat crops were far below the concentrations considered phytotoxic to wheat plants. More than 90% of the Ni, Cd, and Pb contained in the drainage water of the Al-Moheet drain were significantly present (p ≤ 0.05) and adsorbed by biochar in the top 20 cm of soil lysimeters, indicating the high biochar adsorptive capacity of heavy metals. Total counts of bacteria and fungi gradually and significantly increased over the soil incubation time despite irrigation with contaminated drainage water. Soil resistance index (SRI) values for microbial biomass were positive throughout the experiment and increased significantly as the application rate of corncob biochar increased. These results indicated the high feasibility of using corncob biochar at a rate of 3% to temporarily improve the health of sandy soil despite irrigation with drainage water. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tailings ponds Slovinky and Markušovce (Slovakia) belong to the group of high-risk areas threatening human health and the environment due to the high concentrations of potentially toxic elements. The aim of this study was to identify iron bacteria living in these extreme environments and to assess the impact of selected physicochemical parameters of drainage water, flowing from tailings ponds, on the dynamics of their population. The material deposited on the Slovinky and Markušovce tailings pond showed a circumneutral pH. The values of electrical conductivity and total dissolved solids were significantly higher in drainage water in Slovinky compared to Markušovce. The concentration of total iron was notably higher in drainage water in Markušovce than in Slovinky. Direct microscopic observations showed the presence of iron-oxidizing bacteria as Gallionella spp. and Leptothix spp. exhibiting significant seasonal changes in their prevalence. The differences in the environmental characteristics of drainage waters did not affect the dynamics of iron-oxidizing bacteria populations, but cultivable heterotrophic bacterial community showed significantly lower abundance in Markušovce drainage water. The findings contribute to the understanding of bacterial diversity in neutral mine drainage waters and demonstrate an important role of environmental factors in shaping the microbial population in mine environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the methods to control the rain on the spot and reuse it is the green roof. This method uses a multi-layer system of vegetation on the roof and balcony of a building to absorb part of the rainwater; the volume and peak runoff are also reduced by evaporation, transpiration, and treatment processes. This research was conducted as a field experiment in the hydraulic laboratory of the Agriculture Faculty in the University of Zanjan, Iran. The factors of the study design included a green roof covered with shards of brick and cultivated soil (grass). The experiments were performed at rainfall intensities of 45, 55, and 65 mm/h with 5, 10, and 25 year return periods, respectively. Also, the volume of the water stored and drainage was measured in different conditions. The results of this study showed that regardless of the type of materials used in the green roof, with increasing time, the amount of water stored in the green roof decreased, and the amount of drained water increased. A comparison of the average performance of the brick and grass modifiers for green roofs showed that the volume of the stored water in the grass corrector was higher; if the shards of bricks were used, 69% of the rainfall would be stored, and 31% was drained. However, adding grass to the green roof increased the volume of stored water to 78% and reduced the volume of drainage water to 22%. Also, the presence of grass on the green roof reduced the electrical conductivity by 32% compared to the single brick.

Many minerals such as especially nitrogen leaching out from the soil in exceed precipitation leach. This situation is a very important factor causing economic losses and environmental pollution. The aim of the study is to determine amount of the nitrogen leaching from the soil by precipitation outside the irrigation season from a weighing lysimeter controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC). The research was carried out under Kahramanmaraş conditions in the five-month period between December 2018 - April 2019. In the study, a weighed lysimeter with a diameter of 113 cm (1 m²) and a depth of 130 cm was used and on which three-year-old (Maraş 18) walnut was planted. Two pluviometers were used to measure the amount of precipitation falling on lysimeter and the drained water from it. At the beginning of the experiment, 300 gr DAP (diammonium phosphate) fertilizer was applied to the lysimeter soil. A PLC automation system has been created that controls lysimeter and pluviometers for the research. The PLC automation system measured a total precipitation of 868.1 mm and drainage water of 686.6 mm Nitrogen concentrations and loads in the drainage water were determined from 26 water samples taken in the experimental period. In analysis of water samples, it was determined that nitrogen of 12.7 kg was leached from the soil of one hectare with the effect of precipitation. The leaching amount of nitrogen was 8.4%, of which 24% was in the form of ammonium (NH4) and 76% in the form of nitrate (NO3). The highest nitrogen leached with 5.4 kg per hectare in December, when the precipitation was the highest (264.1 mm). According to the results, as amount of precipitation increased, the leaching amount of nitrogen increased leach. Therefore, application programs of nitrogen fertilizer should be prepared by taking into consideration the precipitation regime of the region. It is very important for economy, the environment and human health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper are presented obtained results from monitoring of drainage system of tailing dams No 3.2 and 4 from mine SASA in Makedonska Kamenica for 2020. The monitoring od drainage water is performed in accordance with the A integrated environmental permit, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning (MoEPP) on the installation SASA Mine. The results obtained from the chemical analysis of the drainage water show that from all the analyzed parameters only the manganese, continuously, appears in quantity, slightly, above the allowed in relation to the prescribed MKD values. All other parameters in their representation in this water are far below the permissible limits. The chemical analyzes of the overflow waters from the sediment lake showed that all the analyzed elements are within the limits of allowed concentration, in accordance with the A integrated environmental permit. This shows that the water coming directly from the technological process does not contain more manganese than allowed. Many indicators indicate that the increased presence of manganese is not only of anthropogenic origin. The origin of the slightly increased presence of manganese in the mixed drainage waters can be explained by the affected natural water in the drainage of tailings No. 3-2. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Phosphorus (P) is essential for plant growth and yield. Balanced fertilization can produce a yield-sustaining effect, but excessive P applied to agricultural soils poses a risk by losing excess of phosphorus to the aquatic environment. This is undesirable from both an economic and environmental perspective as it wastes a finite phosphorus rock and represents a serious environmental hazard in the form of pollution and eutrophication of the aquatic resources. For this reason, proven methods of estimating the risk of P losses from agricultural land are needed. The aim of this study was to assess the content of soil available phosphorus (SP) and soil phosphorus sorption saturation (Psat) in arable soils and assess if they can be used to predict P in waters from drainage outlets from adjacent arable land. The determination of phosphorus content in the soil and determination of Psat was carried out using Mehlich 3 extractant. Psat was calculated as the molar ratio of P to the extractable Fe and Al in one solution. The average phosphorus content determined in the soil by the Mehlich 3 method was 101.8 mg kg-1. Psat was on average 11.8%. The average content of phosphorus in water samples from drain outlets was 0.1 mgP dm -3. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Evaluating potential environmental and clinical impacts of industrial antibiotic use is critical in mitigating the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Using soil columns to simulate field application of swine or cattle manure and subsequent rain events, and a targeted qPCR-based approach, we tracked resistance genes from source manures and identified important differences in antimicrobial resistance gene transport and enrichment over time in the soil and water of artificially drained cropland. The source manures had distinct microbial community and resistance gene profiles, and these differences were also reflected in the soil columns after manure application. Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) were only significantly enriched in effluent samples following the first rain event (day 11) for both soil types compared to the control columns, illustrating the high background level of resistance present in the control soils chosen. For swine, the genes tetQ, tet(36), tet44, tetM, sul2 and ant(6)-ib persisted in the soil columns, whereas tetO, strB and sul1 persisted in effluent samples. Conversely, for cattle manure sul2 and strB persisted in both soil and effluent. The distinct temporal dynamics of ARG distribution between soil and effluent water for each manure type can be used to inform potential mitigation strategies in the future.

The mobility of contaminants from mine waste can be assessed using different extraction methods. Aqua regia (AR) extraction is the most commonly used method in Finland. Another method is the analysis of leachate from net acid generation (NAG) tests, which is primarily designed for acid production potential assessment. We investigated the performance of single-addition NAG test leachate analysis and AR extraction in drainage quality prediction, using waste rock and drainage water samples from several Finnish waste rock sites. Our objective was to improve interpretation of the AR and single-addition NAG test leachate analysis results in drainage quality prediction. The AR extraction effectively reflected elements that occurred in elevated concentrations in drainage water, though it over-predicted Al, As, Cd, Co, Cu, and Ni in some circumneutral drainages, and Cr in general. The single-addition NAG test leachate analysis also performed well in assessing the mobility of contaminants including Al and Cr at acid mine drainage sites. As the contaminants tend to precipitate in neutral NAG test solution, the usability of the method in neutral mine drainage cases should be further investigated. Furthermore, the conclusions presented in this study are limited to waste rock samples collected from the surface of piles; future work will examine waste rock history, dump cores, drainage quality changes, etc. in more detail. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The channel of the Oued Righ valley plays an important role in draining the drainage waters of the palm groves of 47 oases. This article evaluates and offers a simple relationship calculation of flow of drainage water carried by the channel of Oued Righ. Several work missions were carried out in the Oued Righ Valley during the period: 2010–2018. Investigations and surveys were conducted among the local population. Data and information were collected from the National Hydric Resources Agency (Fr. Agence Nationale des Ressources Hydrauliques) of Touggourt (capital of the Oued Righ Valley). Samples of bottom material and flow velocity measurements were performed at 10 gauging stations located along the canal with a length of 130 km. A simple formula for evaluating the flow rate in the channel has been highlighted. It is a practical quantification tool that will be useful for channel managers. Calculated rate exceeded 5 m3∙s−1 of wastewater and drainage flow into the nature 10 km before reaching the Chott Merouane; the place of discharge.

The current research aims to study the impacts of adding corncob biochar to a sandy soil irrigated with drainage water on wheat productivity, heavy metals fate, and some soil properties that reflect healthy soil conditions. This research consists of two separate experiments under field (lysimeters) and pot incubation conditions conducted on sandy soil irrigated with drainage water and treated with corncob biochar at the rate of 0.0, 1, 2, and 3% as mixing or mulching. Results specified that drainage water electrical conductivity value (5.89 dS m−1) lies under the degree of restriction on use of “Severe”, indicating that nonstop irrigation with such drainage water may cause a severe salinity problem in soil in the long run. A comparison of heavy metal concentrations of biochar-treated soils with the control showed that total heavy metals had accumulated significantly in the topsoil layer. Most of the available heavy metal concentrations in all soil leachate fractions were below the method detection limits. Mean concentrations of Ni, Cd, and Pb in wheat crops were far below the concentrations considered phytotoxic to wheat plants. More than 90% of the Ni, Cd, and Pb contained in the drainage water of the Al-Moheet drain were significantly present (p ≤ 0.05) and adsorbed by biochar in the top 20 cm of soil lysimeters, indicating the high biochar adsorptive capacity of heavy metals. Total counts of bacteria and fungi gradually and significantly increased over the soil incubation time despite irrigation with contaminated drainage water. Soil resistance index (SRI) values for microbial biomass were positive throughout the experiment and increased significantly as the application rate of corncob biochar increased. These results indicated the high feasibility of using corncob biochar at a rate of 3% to temporarily improve the health of sandy soil despite irrigation with drainage water.

Woodchip bioreactors are increasingly used to remove nitrate (NO3–) from agricultural drainage water in order to protect aquatic ecosystems from excess nitrogen. Nitrate removal in woodchip bioreactors is based on microbial processes, but the microbiomes and their role in bioreactor efficiency are generally poorly characterized. Using metagenomic analyses, we characterized the microbiomes from 3 full-scale bioreactors in Denmark, which had been operating for 4–7 years. The microbiomes were dominated by Proteobacteria and especially the genus Pseudomonas, which is consistent with heterotrophic denitrification as the main pathway of NO3– reduction. This was supported by functional gene analyses, showing the presence of the full suite of denitrification genes from NO3– reductases to nitrous oxide reductases. Genes encoding for dissimilatory NO3– reduction to ammonium were found only in minor proportions. In addition to NO3– reducers, the bioreactors harbored distinct functional groups, such as lignocellulose degrading fungi and bacteria, dissimilatory sulfate reducers and methanogens. Further, all bioreactors harbored genera of heterotrophic iron reducers and anaerobic iron oxidizers (Acidovorax) indicating a potential for iron-mediated denitrification. Ecological indices of species diversity showed high similarity between the bioreactors and between the different positions along the flow path, indicating that the woodchip resource niche was important in shaping the microbiome. This trait may be favorable for the development of common microbiological strategies to increase the NO3– removal from agricultural drainage water.

Study Region: Denmark. Study Focus: Artificial drainage systems can significantly improve water management in agricultural fields. Nonetheless, they transport contaminants originating from fertilizers and pesticides, threatening aquatic ecosystems. Determining the quantity of drainage discharge is an important factor for implementing constructed wetlands and other mitigation techniques. In Denmark tile drainage systems are present in more than 50 % of the total agricultural area, and the main objectives of this study were to i) estimate the annual tile drainage discharge using machine-learning algorithms and ii) to assess the importance of predictor variables for the models. Data from 53 drainage stations and 25 predictor variables including precipitation, percolation and geographic variables such as clay contents, and elevation were used. Four machine learning models were used to predict annual drainage discharge. New Hydrological Insights for the Region: Random Forest and Cubist models demonstrated the best performance and the results highlighted the importance of cross validation. Predictor variable importance analysis showed that after precipitation/percolation, elevation, and clay content had the largest effect on tile drainage discharge. This work opens up for a better understanding of the effects of topographical and geological characteristics on tile drainage discharge, proving that machine-learning algorithms could be utilized as strong predictive models with a low complexity in the specific concept. The developed models could be used for mapping tile drainage discharge in geographic space.

Woodchip bioreactors are increasingly used to remove nitrate (NO3–) from agricultural drainage water in order to protect aquatic ecosystems from excess nitrogen. Nitrate removal in woodchip bioreactors is based on microbial processes, but the microbiomes and their role in bioreactor efficiency are generally poorly characterized. Using metagenomic analyses, we characterized the microbiomes from 3 full-scale bioreactors in Denmark, which had been operating for 4–7 years. The microbiomes were dominated by Proteobacteria and especially the genus Pseudomonas , which is consistent with heterotrophic denitrification as the main pathway of NO3– reduction. This was supported by functional gene analyses, showing the presence of the full suite of denitrification genes from NO3– reductases to nitrous oxide reductases. Genes encoding for dissimilatory NO3– reduction to ammonium were found only in minor proportions. In addition to NO3– reducers, the bioreactors harbored distinct functional groups, such as lignocellulose degrading fungi and bacteria, dissimilatory sulfate reducers and methanogens. Further, all bioreactors harbored genera of heterotrophic iron reducers and anaerobic iron oxidizers (Acidovorax) indicating a potential for iron-mediated denitrification. Ecological indices of species diversity showed high similarity between the bioreactors and between the different positions along the flow path, indicating that the woodchip resource niche was important in shaping the microbiome. This trait may be favorable for the development of common microbiological strategies to increase the NO3– removal from agricultural drainage water. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]