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Metal-pollution index (MPI) - proposal for freshwater monitoring
1999
Teodorovic, I. (Univerzitet u Novom Sadu, Novi Sad (Yugoslavia). Prirodno-matematicki fakultet, Institut za biologiju) | Djukic, N. | Maletin, S. | Miljanovic, B.
MPI - Metal Pollution Index is being proposed with an aim improving the freshwater pollution control, monitoring and classification based on fish metal body burden. This is a simple mathematical model which enables presentation of Cd, Pb, Cu, Zn and Al fish liver concentration as a single value. After thorough studies of bioaccumulation, biomagnification and tissue distribution patterns, liver of Carassius auratus gibelio has been chosen as sentinel organ. Normal distribution and biological variation assessment is being achieved by using normalizers - reference values (liver concentrations of selected elements in fish from reference sites Vruje and Moharac micro water reservoirs, Serbia (Yugoslavia)). Selected representative sites have been evaluated according to new classification of freshwater ecosystem based on MPI values.
Show more [+] Less [-]The Vlasina river [Serbia, Yugoslavia] - water quality, environmental quality assessment and preservation
1999
Paunovic, M. | Kalafatic, V. | Martinovic, J. | Jakovcev, D. | Martinovic-Vitanovic, V. (Institut za bioloska istrazivanja "Sinisa Stankovic", Beograd (Yugoslavia))
The paper presents results of the hydroecological investigations of the Vlasina river basin, Serbia (Yugoslavia). The researches were performed in May and September 1996, as a part an annual investigation cycle. Samples were collected from five localities on the Vlasina river, and on two spots on its main tributaries - the Gradska river and Luznica, just before entering into the Vlasina. Qualitative and quantitative data on composition of phyto- and zooplankton, periphytic and benthic communities together with data obtained from physico-chemical water examinations were analysed to assess water quality of examined water courses. The results of performed monitoring were compared with informations on the sources of pollution, as well as with the data on hydrology, geomorphology, demographic variations, and recent development of tourism and industry in the Region in order to assess environmental quality of aquatic ecosystem and to suggest the conservation strategy.
Show more [+] Less [-]Monitoring of phytobenthos on the Montenegrin coast | Monitoring fitobentosa u Crnogorskom podmorju
2011
Mačić, V., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Kljajić, Z., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro)
Monitoring of phytobenthos was performed seasonally, on five locations of Montenegrin coast for the purpose of environmental monitoring. Locations with highest biodiversity were Budva and Stari Ulcinj, while the poorest one was Kotor. Regression of seagrass Posidonia oceanica was observed on the Krasici location.
Show more [+] Less [-]Microbiological quality aspects of the surface waters in the Republic of Srpska [Bosnia and Herzegovina] in year 2010 | Mikrobiološki aspekt kvaliteta površinskih vodotoka u Republici Srpskoj [Bosna i Hercegovina], istraživanja u 2010. godini
2011
Zarić, I., Institut za vode, Bijeljina, Republike Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Savić, A., Institut za vode, Bijeljina, Republike Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Mastilo, M., Institut za vode, Bijeljina, Republike Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Stanišić, S., Institut za vode, Bijeljina, Republike Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Smiljanić-Stevanović, S., Institut za vode, Bijeljina, Republike Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Latinović, M., Institut za vode, Bijeljina, Republike Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | Savić, M., Institut za vode, Bijeljina, Republike Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Creation of scientific basis for rational use of water resources is impossible without studying viability of the microorganisms, their influence on the formation of chemical properties of natural waters and an explanation of the principles of biochemical processes such as transformation of elements in the aquatic environment. The survey of microbial (bacterial) characteristics of watercourses in the Republic of Srpska was conducted on a total of 64 streams within Operational, International and National surveillance monitoring. Sampling and analysis of samples was performed during the period from May to October. The study included ecological and sanitary aspects of river quality.
Show more [+] Less [-]Some difficulties in protection and exploitation of the "Grliste" water reservoir, source for supplying Zajecar and surrounding by drinking water [Serbia, Serbia&Montenegro]
2003
Milenkovic, P. (Zavod za zastitu zdravlja "Timok", Zajecar (Serbia and Montenegro)) | Nakic, S. | Bajic, A. | Radosavljevic, M.
The lack of drinking water in Zajecar was the main reason for building of water barrier on the Grliste river and making the water reservoir. A factory for water processing was also built, but the problems were not disappeared. The conclusion is that the main solution for this ecosystem was in establishing of an monitoring system. That is the reason why we talk out the results of the monitoring and the troubles in this water source as well as in the phases of water processing.
Show more [+] Less [-]Inplementation [i.e. implementation] of IFA parameter in descripting the state of waste water quality in Belgrade sewerage | Uvodnjenje parametra IFA u opisu stanja kvaliteta otpadne vode u beogradskoj kanalizaciji
2009
Komadinic, T. | Kostic, B. | Petrovic, D., JKP Vodovod i kanalizacija, Beograd (Serbia)
In Laboratory for examination of waste waters in Belgrade sewerage system many analysis are being done to indicate the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of waste waters. Biochemical analyses which are being done include two parameters: biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and newly introduced parameter index of phosphate activity (IFA). Determination of IFA is relatively fast biochemical method which can, within few hours, give information of present organic pollution and its results could be applied for categorization of waters. Analyses were conducted during 2008 and according to the results waste waters mainly belong to the 5th category of water, more, the examined waste waters were out of all water describing categories.
Show more [+] Less [-]Applying molecular-physiology methods for estimating quality of aquatic environments | Primena molekularno-fizioloskih metoda u proceni kvaliteta vode
2009
Vrankovic, J., Institut za bioloska istrazivanja Sinisa Stankovic, Beograd (Serbia) | Blagojevic, D., Institut za bioloska istrazivanja Sinisa Stankovic, Beograd (Serbia) | Paunovic, M., Institut za bioloska istrazivanja Sinisa Stankovic, Beograd (Serbia)
Environment is subject of changes in the presence of aquatic pollutants which increase synthesis of biotransformation enzymes and elicitate oxidative stress in aquatic organisms. Monitoring changes of quality of aquatic ecosystems could be based on watching certain biomarkers, like biochemical, molecular and physiological responses of aquatic organisms after exposure to organic toxicants.
Show more [+] Less [-]Montenegrian coastal sea monitoring | Monitoring obalnog mora Crne Gore
2012
Kljajić, Z., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Marković, S., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Žmukić, J., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Mitrić, M., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Kasteli, A., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Pestorić, B., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro) | Drakulović, D., Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Montenegro)
Monitoring of ecological condition of the coastal sea of Montenegro has been carried out extensively since 1963 along with foundation of the Institute of marine Biology in Kotor (Montenegro). Recently, in accordance with recommendations of the Barcelona Convention, the LBS Protocol, the EU Framework Directive for coastal waters and domestic laws, in recent years has been carried out continuous monitoring of quality water, sediments, biota as well as ecological effects of pollution on constant monitoring positions in this southeastern part of the Adriatic. In this paper was given an over view of activities and the plan of long-term continuous monitoring of environmental quality and ecological condition of the coastal sea of Montenegro.
Show more [+] Less [-]Heavy metals content in Vojvodina [Serbia] watercourses in the period 2002-2008 | Sadrzaj teskih metala u vodotocima Vojvodine [Srbija] u periodu of 2002-2008. godine
2009
Trickovic, J. | Dalmacija, B. | Krcmar, D. | Roncevic, S. | Agbaba, J. | Pesic, V. | Maletic, S. | Dalmacija, M. | Bozovic, Lj., Univerzitet u Novom Sadu, Novi Sad (Serbia). Prirodno-matematicki fakultet, Departman za hemiju
The results of sediment quality monitoring gathered during the period 2002-2008 were processed and shown in the current work to assess the overall sediment quality in Vojvodina watercourses regarding heavy metals content. Since Serbia does not have legislation for sediment quality, Canadian and Dutch sediment criteria were used for evaluation of sediment quality. The elevated concentrations of heavy metals in Vojvodina watercourses are a consequence of the discharge of untreated or partially treated industrial and municipal wastewaters, but also of the corosion of metal structures and constructions (Cu, Zn) as well as the influence of difussion sources, principally agriculture (Cd, Cr, Hg) and transport (Pb).
Show more [+] Less [-]Automatic measuring stations for continuous water quality parameters monitoring on main waterstreams in Serbia
2007
Mijovic, S.,Republicki hidrometeoroloski zavod Srbije, Beograd (Serbia) | Palmar, B.,Republicki hidrometeoroloski zavod Srbije, Beograd (Serbia) | Stevanovic, S.,Republicki hidrometeoroloski zavod Srbije, Beograd (Serbia)
It is intended the build up of three automated measurement stations for continuous measurement of water quantity and quality parameters on the rivers Danube and Tisza: water level, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, turbidity, ammonium ion concentration, nitrates concentration and chlorophyll a. The purpose of continuous measurement was to demonstrate the variability in time and space of the aquatic processes, as well as remote transfer of data to the centre. The large fluctuations of the data from discrete measurements illustrated the importance of continuous measurements for the complete description and modelling of the biological processes in the river.
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