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Seasonal Assessment of Physico-Chemical Parameters and Water Quality Evaluation of Kune-Vaini Lagoon Complex, Lezha, Albania
Corresponding Author(s) : Loreta Vallja
Asian Journal of Chemistry,
Vol. 33 No. 4 (2021): Vol 33 Issue 4
Abstract
The evaluation of the water quality of the Kune-Vain lagoon complex with regard to general physico-chemical and chemical parameters was the main focus of the present study. This evaluation was based on the requirement of Council Directive of 18 July 1978 on the “quality of fresh waters needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life”, [78/659/EEC] and the requirement of Council Directive of 3 November 1998 relating to the “quality of water intended for human consumption”, [98/83/EC]. Five sampling stations were selected to successfully perform the water monitoring on the Kune-Vaini lagoon complex with a frequency of every two months, from July, 2018- July, 2019. The parameters measured were temperature, pH, conductivity, salinity, DO, BOD, TDS, total hardness, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl– and some heavy metals. The monitored lagoons have shown notable differences based on physico-chemical parameters.
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- R. Ghai, C. Hernandez, A. Picazo, C.M. Mizuno, K. Ininbergs, B. Díez, R. Valas, C.L. DuPont, K.D. McMahon, A. Camacho and F. RodriguezValera, Sci. Rep., 2, 490 (2012); https://doi.org/10.1038/srep00490
- I.A. Lillebø, P. Stalnacke and D.G. Gooch, (2015): Coastal Lagoons in Europe: Integrated Water Resource Strategies. 256 f. https://www.iwapublishing.com/.
- A. Anthony, J. Atwood, P. August, C. Byron, S. Cobb, C. Foster, C.Fry, A. Gold, K. Hagos, L. Heffner, D.Q. Kellogg, K. Lellis-Dibble, J.J. Opaluch, C. Oviatt, A. Pfeiffer-Herbert, N. Rohr, L. Smith, T. Smythe, J. Swift and N. Vinhateiro, Ecol. Soc., 14, 8 (2009); https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-02719-140108
- Anonymous (2017): EIA Report Assessment of environmental impacts of the SCCF project’s interventions “Building the resilience of Kune - Vaini Lagoon (KVL) through ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA)”. GBA, Green Business Albania. 148 f. http://kunevain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/VNM-Repor-Anglisht-ilovepdf-compressed.pdf.
- A. Miho, L. Kashta and S. Beqiraj, (2013): Between the Land and the Sea - Ecoguide to discover the transitional waters of Albania. Julvin 2, Tiranë. 462 f. http://www.fshn.edu.al/home/publikime-shkencore.
- APHA/AWWA (2017): Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 23rd Edition. Editors: Rice W.E., Baird B.R., Eaton D.A. American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation Publication.
- World Health Organization (WHO), pH in Drinking-Water; Background Document for Preparation of WHO Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality, Geneva, World Health Organization (WHO/SDE/WSH/03.04/12) (2003).
- European Commission, Guidance Document No. 5. Transitional and Coastal Waters; Typology, Reference Conditons and Classification Systems, Working Group 2.4 -COAST, Luxemburg, Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (2003)
- N. Pano, (1998): Conservation and wide Use of Wetlands in the Mediterranean Basin. Focused in Kune Vain Lagoon, Hydrological regime, Tirana, Albania
- Anonymous (2013): Dissolved Oxygen. Fundamentals of Environmental Measurements. FondriestEnvironmental,Inc.https://www.fondriest.com/environmental measurements/parameters/waterquality/dissolved-oxygen/.
- Council Directive 78/659/EEC of 18 July 1978 on the quality of fresh waters needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life.
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R. Ghai, C. Hernandez, A. Picazo, C.M. Mizuno, K. Ininbergs, B. Díez, R. Valas, C.L. DuPont, K.D. McMahon, A. Camacho and F. RodriguezValera, Sci. Rep., 2, 490 (2012); https://doi.org/10.1038/srep00490
I.A. Lillebø, P. Stalnacke and D.G. Gooch, (2015): Coastal Lagoons in Europe: Integrated Water Resource Strategies. 256 f. https://www.iwapublishing.com/.
A. Anthony, J. Atwood, P. August, C. Byron, S. Cobb, C. Foster, C.Fry, A. Gold, K. Hagos, L. Heffner, D.Q. Kellogg, K. Lellis-Dibble, J.J. Opaluch, C. Oviatt, A. Pfeiffer-Herbert, N. Rohr, L. Smith, T. Smythe, J. Swift and N. Vinhateiro, Ecol. Soc., 14, 8 (2009); https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-02719-140108
Anonymous (2017): EIA Report Assessment of environmental impacts of the SCCF project’s interventions “Building the resilience of Kune - Vaini Lagoon (KVL) through ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA)”. GBA, Green Business Albania. 148 f. http://kunevain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/VNM-Repor-Anglisht-ilovepdf-compressed.pdf.
A. Miho, L. Kashta and S. Beqiraj, (2013): Between the Land and the Sea - Ecoguide to discover the transitional waters of Albania. Julvin 2, Tiranë. 462 f. http://www.fshn.edu.al/home/publikime-shkencore.
APHA/AWWA (2017): Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 23rd Edition. Editors: Rice W.E., Baird B.R., Eaton D.A. American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation Publication.
World Health Organization (WHO), pH in Drinking-Water; Background Document for Preparation of WHO Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality, Geneva, World Health Organization (WHO/SDE/WSH/03.04/12) (2003).
European Commission, Guidance Document No. 5. Transitional and Coastal Waters; Typology, Reference Conditons and Classification Systems, Working Group 2.4 -COAST, Luxemburg, Office for Official Publications of the European Communities (2003)
N. Pano, (1998): Conservation and wide Use of Wetlands in the Mediterranean Basin. Focused in Kune Vain Lagoon, Hydrological regime, Tirana, Albania
Anonymous (2013): Dissolved Oxygen. Fundamentals of Environmental Measurements. FondriestEnvironmental,Inc.https://www.fondriest.com/environmental measurements/parameters/waterquality/dissolved-oxygen/.
Council Directive 78/659/EEC of 18 July 1978 on the quality of fresh waters needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life.