Seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifers of India - A review
2020
Massive withdrawal of groundwater resources due to population growth and rapid industrialization has led to seawater intrusion into the coastal aquifers across the globe. The problem is an emerging...
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Assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems: A critical review of effects on water quality and biodiversity
2024
River bed mining, an activity crucial for meeting the demands of construction and infrastructure development, has raised concerns about its potential adverse impacts on aquatic ecosystems. This critical...
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The pharmaceutical disposal practices and environmental contamination: A review in East African countries
2022
The aim of this review was to analyze the available information on methods used in disposing of unused or expired pharmaceuticals in East African countries and the possibility of environmental contamination....
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Application of SWAT hydrological model for assessing water availability at the Sherigu catchment of Ghana and Southern Burkina Faso
2020
Water is an important resource needed in every aspect of life, e.g. human habitats, economic prosperity, food security, etc. There is a need to simulate and quantify the availability of water using...
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Impact of urban wastewater reuse for irrigation on hydro-agro-ecological systems and human health risks: A case study from Musi river basin, South India
2023
Use of wastewater for irrigation remains a disagreement among policymakers and researchers. However, it is fact that wastewater may contains many contaminants including heavy metals that can negatively...
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Groundwater quality evaluation using water quality index and geospatial techniques in parts of Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, South India
2024
The main aim of this research is to evaluate the quality of groundwater in parts of Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, for drinking and irrigation purposes. Groundwater samples were collected from...
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Investigating drinking water quality, microbial pollution, and potential health risks in selected schools of Badin city, Pakistan
2024
This study investigated drinking water quality in public, private, and religious schools in Badin city, Pakistan. Physicochemical parameters were within limits except for slightly elevated pH and turbidity....
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Remote sensing in hydrology: A systematic review of its applications in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia
2025
The Upper Blue Nile basin is important for sustaining millions of livelihoods in Ethiopia and downstream nations. However, there are very few hydroclimate observatories in the basin. Remote sensing...
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GIS-based assessment of soil erosion and sediment yield using the revised universal soil loss equation (RUSLE) model in the Murredu Watershed, Telangana, India
2024
The current investigation was conducted in the Murredu watershed, situated in India. The essential datasets, such as the digital elevation model (DEM), soil, land use land cover (LULC), and rainfall...
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Surface runoff estimation of Sind river basin using integrated SCS-CN and GIS techniques
2021
Rainfall and runoff are the significant hydrologic component in the water resources assessment. Numerous methods are available to estimate runoff from rainfall; however, the SCS-CN method remains the...
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Optimizing ciprofloxacin removal from water using jamun seed (Syzygium cumini) biochar: A sustainable approach for ecological protection
2024
Scientific interest in antimicrobial pollutants, such as ciprofloxacin, has increased. Due to spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, resistance genes, and their dissemination to the environment. Therefore,...
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Addressing water scarcity challenges through rainwater harvesting: A comprehensive analysis of potential zones and model performance in arid and semi-arid regions–A case study on Purulia, India
2024
Water scarcity in arid and semi-arid regions is a critical global concern, necessitating innovative solutions to address increasing water demands in these vulnerable areas. This study focuses on tackling...
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Application of System Thinking Causal Loop Modelling in understanding water Crisis in India: A case for sustainable Integrated Water resources management across sectors
2021
India is one among the high risk countries susceptible to water stress and as a result of exponential population growth, industrialization and rapid urbanization the per capita water availability is...
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Ecological consequences of microplastic pollution in sub-Saharan Africa aquatic ecosystems: An implication to environmental health
2024
Microplastic pollution (MPs) emerged as a significant environmental concern due to its persistent nature. These MPs particles endure in waters, soils, and even the atmosphere, posing potential threats...
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Exploring the relative water scarcity across the Indian million-plus urban agglomerations: An application of the Water Poverty Index
2020
Indian cities are rapidly expanding and with increase in migration the country is expected to witness unprecedented urbanization in the coming decade. In this context, it is important to take a holistic...
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A critical review on groundwater level depletion monitoring based on GIS and data-driven models: Global perspectives and future challenges
2024
The present study aims to thoroughly review GWL depletion monitoring studies completed between 2000 and 2023 based on data-driven models and GIS approaches from a global perspective. The review summarizes...
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Revisit hydrological modeling in ungauged catchments comparing regionalization, satellite observations, and machine learning approaches
2024
Understanding hydrological processes is achieved using modeling approaches due to the extensive and complex interactions between various environmental elements. Hydrological modeling is based on empirical...
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Hydrogeochemical evaluation of groundwater evolution and quality in some Voltaian aquifers of Kintampo South District, Bono East Region, Ghana: Implications from chemometric analysis, geochemical modeling and geospatial mapping techniques
2025
Kintampo South District in the Bono East Region of Ghana is dominated by metavolcanic and metasedimentary rocks of the Birimian and the Voltaian Supergroups, which are reported to show aquifer complexities...
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Potentialities and development of groundwater resources applying machine learning models in the extended section of Manbhum-Singhbhum Plateau, India
2024
Groundwater is essential for living earth including ecosystem functioning and development of society worldwide. In recent times, demand and pressure on groundwater resources are progressively increasing...
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Comparative assessment of wetland water quality from rural and urban area of Aurangabad District, Maharashtra, India using water quality index
2023
The wetland is one of the main water resources, which mainly gets contaminated from sewage or wastewater disposal, encroachment, commercial and industrial activity. In view of this current study compares...
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Simulation of monthly streamflow using the SWAT model of the Ib River watershed, India
2020
The objective of the study is simulating the streamflow and predicting water balance components using Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model for Ib River watershed in Mahanadi River basin. Tropical...
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Rainfall and temperature dynamics in four Indian states: A comprehensive spatial and temporal trend analysis
2023
Climate change poses a significant global challenge, impacting rainfall and temperature patterns worldwide. To assess regional and temporal changes, we conducted a trend analysis on mean monsoon rainfall...
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The regionalization of a parameter of HYMOD, a conceptual hydrological model, using data from across the globe
2022
The approximation of streamflow data in an un-gauged catchment is challenging and is generally addressed through parameter regionalization. Though identifying the relationships between catchment attributes...
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GIS-based multi-criteria analysis for identification of potential groundwater recharge zones - a case study from Ponnaniyaru watershed, Tamil Nadu, India
2020
Groundwater is one of the most vital natural resources; spatially varying in quality and quantity. Increased urbanisation and population creates tremendous pressure on the quality and quantity of the...
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Assessing the water quality of Vatadahosahalli Lake in Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India
2024
Freshwater lakes, crucial for the country's economy, play diverse roles in supporting industrial, agricultural, and ecological processes. Despite their significance, rising human activities globally,...
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