Many technologies have been designed to monitor, evaluate, and improve surface water
quality, as high-quality water is essential for human activities including agriculture, livestock …

Freshwater resources play a pivotal role in sustaining life and meeting various domestic,
agricultural, economic, and industrial demands. As such, there is a significant need to …

To optimize the water quality index (WQI) assessment model, this study upgraded the
parameter weight values and aggregation functions. We determined the combined weights …

Water quality is identically important as quantity in terms of meeting basic human needs.
Therefore, evaluating the surface-water quality and the associated hydrochemical …

The Upper Ganga River basin is socioeconomically the most important river basin in India
and is highly stressed in terms of water resources due to uncontrolled land use and land …

Abstract A Water Quality Index (WQI) is a formulation that enables the estimation of the
overall quality of a water body based on significant parameters. One example of this is the …

Abstract The Water Quality Index (WQI) is an essential tool for monitoring trends, conducting
scientific research, and making informed decisions. It offers a comprehensive view of the …

Abstract Lake Natron Ramsar site is a recognized Ramsar site and Important Bird and
Biodiversity Area (IBA) in Tanzania. It is a breeding site for 75% of the global population of …

A novel method is proposed for the development of ecosystem specific water quality indices
in accordance with specific guidelines for the protection of aquatic life and with the capacity …

Water quality indices (WQIs) are used for the simple assessment and classification of the
water quality of surface water sources. However, considerable time, financial resources, and …