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Water, Volume 16, Issue 9

May-1 2024 - 122 articles

Cover Story: In light of recent catastrophic sediment-related disasters in Japan, a groundbreaking study has emerged, targeting the development of innovative sediment control measures for non-flowing mountain streams. Conducted by a collaboration between researchers at several Japanese universities and engineers, the study introduces secondary manufactured permeable debris flow barriers as a promising solution. These barriers not only significantly enhance sediment capture but also mitigate the impact of potential debris flows on downstream communities. Findings suggest that the integration of such barriers can dramatically improve safety and environmental outcomes by stabilizing sediment without obstructing natural water flow. This approach emphasizes the need for sustainable engineering solutions in mountainous regions, where traditional sediment control methods may fall short. View this paper
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Articles (122)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,245 Views
15 Pages

Applicability of Single-Borehole Dilution Tests in Aquifers with Vertical Flow

  • Maria L. Calvache,
  • Manuel López-Chicano,
  • Angela M. Blanco-Coronas,
  • Beatriz de la Torre and
  • Carlos Duque

3 May 2024

A set of experimental field single-borehole dilution tests were completed in the Motril–Salobreña detrital aquifer (Spain) in a sector with coarse material in four different moments under variable hydrological conditions. The comparative...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,566 Views
13 Pages

3 May 2024

To mitigate the adverse impacts of urban stormwater on streams, watershed managers are increasingly using low-impact development and green infrastructure (LID-GI) stormwater control measures, such as rain gardens—vegetated depressional areas th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,522 Views
26 Pages

2 May 2024

The growing increase in demand for water and the lack of balance between water supply and demand have led to conflicts among the downstream stakeholders of the international Hirmand River. This river is shared between Iran and Afghanistan and is loca...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,753 Views
14 Pages

2 May 2024

Conventional disinfection techniques, relying on a single disinfection step, often fail to directly eliminate microorganisms, instead causing them to enter a viable but nonculturable (VBNC) state. However, microorganisms in the VBNC state retain meta...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,242 Views
15 Pages

Recovery of Elemental Arsenic from Acidic As-Containing Wastewater by a Hypophosphite Reduction Process

  • Qian Li,
  • Shiyu Zhao,
  • Yan Zhang,
  • Yong Li,
  • Xiaoliang Liu and
  • Yongbin Yang

2 May 2024

Biological oxidation is a low-carbon technology for the treatment of As-containing gold ores, but it causes a large amount of acidic As-containing wastewater that is harmful to the environment. This paper proposed a novel, eco-friendly method to trea...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,004 Views
16 Pages

Improving Irrigation Management of Cotton with Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in Texas High Plains

  • Avay Risal,
  • Haoyu Niu,
  • Jose Luis Landivar-Scott,
  • Murilo M. Maeda,
  • Craig W. Bednarz,
  • Juan Landivar-Bowles,
  • Nick Duffield,
  • Paxton Payton,
  • Pankaj Pal and
  • Robert J. Lascano
  • + 2 authors

2 May 2024

The rapid decline in water availability for irrigation on the Texas High Plains (THP) is a significant problem affecting crop production and the viability of a large regional economy worth approximately USD 7 billion annually. This region is the larg...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,905 Views
20 Pages

Challenges When Assessing Water-Related Environmental Impacts of Livestock Farming: A Case Study of a Cow Milk Production System in Catalonia

  • Marta Ruiz-Colmenero,
  • Ariadna Bàllega,
  • Miquel Andón,
  • Marta Terré,
  • Maria Devant,
  • Assumpció Antón,
  • Ralph K. Rosenbaum,
  • Anna Targa and
  • Montserrat Núñez

2 May 2024

Water availability is a local issue of growing importance in Mediterranean areas where water scarcity linked to climate change and population growth is already leading to increased competition for this resource. This study is aimed at the following:...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,911 Views
16 Pages

Comprehensive Profiling of Klebsiella in Surface Waters from Northern Portugal: Understanding Patterns in Prevalence, Antibiotic Resistance, and Biofilm Formation

  • Sara Araújo,
  • Vanessa Silva,
  • Maria de Lurdes Enes Dapkevicius,
  • José Eduardo Pereira,
  • Ângela Martins,
  • Gilberto Igrejas and
  • Patricia Poeta

2 May 2024

This study investigates the prevalence of resistance and virulence genes in Klebsiella isolates from surface waters in Northern Portugal, within the broader context of freshwater quality challenges in Southern Europe. The aim of this research is to e...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,631 Views
51 Pages

Films Floating on Water Surface: Coupled Redox Cycling of Iron Species (Fe(III)/Fe(II)) at Soil/Water and Water/Air Interfaces

  • Hong Zhang,
  • Zac Rush,
  • Zoe Penn,
  • Kami Dunn,
  • Sydney Asmus,
  • Carolyn Cooke,
  • Zach Cord,
  • Shawna Coulter and
  • Chance Morris

2 May 2024

Naturally occurring Fe(III) films with rainbow reflection iridescence have been observed floating on the water surface of various spots covered with shallow water (e.g., edges of wetlands and creeks, standing water over soils). This natural phenomeno...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,191 Views
23 Pages

Numerical Study on the Formation Mechanism of Plume Bulge in the Pearl River Estuary under the Influence of River Discharge

  • Chenyu Zhao,
  • Nan Wang,
  • Yang Ding,
  • Dehai Song,
  • Junmin Li,
  • Mengqi Li,
  • Lingling Zhou,
  • Hang Yu,
  • Yanyu Chen and
  • Xianwen Bao

2 May 2024

Previous studies have investigated the characteristics and influencing factors of plume bulge in the Pearl River Estuary (PRE) using observations and numerical simulations. However, the understanding of how river discharge affects plume bulge is not...

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