SOURCES OF POLLUTION AS A HAZARD FOR RIVER ENVIRONMENT IN CASE OF FLOOD

In the case of flood the main damages on the environment may occur as a consequence of accidents at sources of pollution. The issue of pollution sources is a key area of environmental protection. While pollution from point sources can be disposed by suitable technology, for diffuse pollution are essential proposals of preventive measures, that creating conditions to prevent contamination. The paper presents results of evaluation the sources of pollution in Hornad river basin in the eastern Slovakia in flooded area. Environmental risk assessment methods can be particularly useful in evaluating whether uses are threatened when a stressor of concern is not expressed as a numeric criterion in water quality standards. The risk assessment framework can add value to watershed-based management

Magnetic Properties of Fe@Pt Nanoparticles with Core/Shell Morphology

We have investigated the magnetic properties of iron nanoparticles coated by platinum shell prepared by chemical procedure. Magnetic measurements using SQUID magnetometer confirm the behaviour typical for a superparamagnetic system. From the M(H) loop at 300 K the magnetic moment of each particle $m_{P}$ ≈ $250 μ_{B}$ was calculated. The magnetic relaxation study by the in-phase χ' and out-of-phase χ" ac susceptibilities in frequency range 0.1-1000 Hz suggests the existence of two magnetic layers with different magnetic spin's dynamics and strong dipolar interactions between nanoparticles. The observed magnetic behaviour is caused by the blocking process of interacting superparamagnetic particles with magnetic iron core, diamagnetic platinum shell and spin-glass like behaviour magnetic interlayer between them

Magnetic relaxation process determination in the Co/Au nanoparticle system

Nonequilibrium magnetic dynamics has been investigated in the Co/Au bimetallic nanoparticle system. The system exhibits typical superparamagnetic behavior at higher temperatures and unequivocal hallmarks of magnetic relaxation process at T 3c7K. Since different scenarios of magnetic transition can be hypothesized here, detailed analysis of magnetization ac and dc experimental data has been performed. Specific methods have been employed in order to reveal the nature of the examined process. The observation of critical dynamics [power-law divergence of the relaxation time at Tg; dynamic scaling of \u3c7\u2032\u2032(T,f) data] and aging effects in the presence of strong interparticle interactions provide evidence that the system undergoes a transition to a super-spin-glass state rather than to a super-spin-blocked state

Long-Term Impact of Wastewater Irrigation on Soil Pollution and Degradation: A Case Study from Egypt

There is consensus on the impact of wastewater irrigation on soil properties and heavy metal accumulation. The studies that show the impact of temporal changes as a result of different long-term additions of wastewater on the heavy metal accumulation and degradation of soil are extremely limited. This study was carried out to assess heavy metal contamination in soils irrigated with wastewater for more than 30 years in Egypt. A total number of 12 irrigation water samples and 12 soil profiles were collected during 2020 and were chemically characterized. The results showed that soils irrigated with wastewater over the long term contained significantly higher concentrations of heavy metals compared to fields irrigated with fresh water. Heavy metal levels in water and soil samples were within the permissible limits, with the exception of Cd concentration in water (0.03 mg L−1). Continuous cultivation for a long period of time (30 years) using raw urban wastewater application has led to the adverse effect of increasingly available Pb concentration (5.44 mg kg−1). Similar temporal behavior was seen for Cd and Fe, which increased by 0.98 and 11.2 mg kg−1, respectively, after 30 years. The heavy metals in wastewater-irrigated soils significantly increased in clayey soils, as compared to sandy soils irrigated from the same source. Our findings provide important information for decision makers in Egypt and similar countries for the development of a strategy for the use of wastewater in irrigation for sustainable agricultural management

Evaluation and Mitigation of Flash Flood Risks in Arid Regions: A Case Study of Wadi Sudr in Egypt

Flash floods threaten the lives of people and properties in different regions around the world, especially in arid and semi-arid regions due to infrequent flood events. The current study aims to assess the geomorphological parameters of Wadi Sudr, South Sinai in Egypt to evaluate flash flood risks and provide adequate mitigation methods. This study presents an integrated method that combines geographic information system (GIS) and watershed modeling system (WMS) with HEC-HMS to visualize and assess flood events in the study area. Different morphologic parameters of the watershed were determined, including linear, areal, and relief parameters. GIS was used to analyze the satellite images and determine the characteristics of the valley to get the extension and number of stream orders in the valley, then WMS was used to estimate rainstorms and basin characteristics, as well as estimate the amount of rain that causes flooding. HEC-HMS program was used for hydrological demonstration and precipitation overflow estimation. The morphometric analysis provided a quantitative portrayal of the Wadi Sudr watershed. Wadi Sudr has 4029 streams connected with seventh order of streams spread over an area of 547.45 km2. Based on the results of morphologic and hydraulic parameters of the watershed, two locations of protection dams were suggested. A comparison between the two locations was made to select the best location based on some criteria, including storage capacity, water depth behind the dam, width and shape of the valley, and the area covered by water stored in the reservoir. The comparison between the two locations showed that the first location is more appropriate for dam construction based on the examined criteria. The valley shape in the first location is more regular than in the second. The first location provided higher storage capacity and water depth in front of the dam than the second. The area covered by water and the width of the valley is less than the second. The stability of the dam at the first site could be higher and the cost of construction could cost be less than the second due to these reasons. A comparison was made using the weighted linear combination (WLC) method, which consists of 13 criteria to determine the suitability index (SI) in order to select the best location from the proposed locations. SI proved that the first location is better than the second. The designed dam in the selected site could be cost-efficient to protect the study area from flood risks and harvesting water that can be used in different purposes. This methodology can be applied in different areas for mitigating flash flood risks