A simplified equation for calculating the water quality index (WQI), kalu river, Sri Lanka

KD Siriwardhana, DI Jayaneththi, RD Herath… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The water supply system plays a major role in the community. The water source is carefully
selected based on quality, quantity, and reliability. The quality of water at its sources is …

A simplified mathematical formulation for water quality index (WQI): A case study in the Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka

R Makubura, DPP Meddage, HM Azamathulla… - Fluids, 2022 - mdpi.com
Surface water quality is degraded due to industrialization; however, it is one of the widely
used sources for water supply systems worldwide. Thus, the polluted water creates …

A comparative study of community reverse osmosis and nanofiltration systems for total hardness removal in groundwater

J Ketharani, M Hansima, S Indika… - Groundwater for …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this research, the efficiency of reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) treatment
methods installed in the dry zone (Sri Lanka) were examined as a function of operation …

Pollution and Risk Evaluation of Toxic Metals and Metalloid in Water Resources of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines

DB Senoro, KLM De Jesus, CEF Monjardin - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Clean and safe drinking water is an integral part of daily living and is considered as a basic
human need. Hence, this study investigated the suitability of the domestic water (DW) and …

[HTML][HTML] Geochemistry of groundwater in the semi-arid crystalline terrain of Sri Lanka and its health implications among agricultural communities

WA Udeshani, NH Koralegedara, SK Gunatilake, SL Li… - Water, 2022 - mdpi.com
Chronic kidney disease with uncertain etiology (CKDu) is an emerging health problem in Sri
Lanka, particularly among the dry-zone farming communities that use groundwater for …

Using PCA-APCS-MLR model and SIAR model combined with multiple isotopes to quantify the nitrate sources in groundwater of Zhuji, East China

L Jin, H Ye, Y Shi, L Li, R Liu, Y Cai, J Li, F Li, Z Jin - Applied Geochemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Rapid urbanization intensifies nitrate (NO 3−) pollution in groundwater. Based on
hydrochemical analysis and stable isotopes (δD-H 2 O, δ 18 O–H 2 O, δ 15 N–NO 3-and δ …

Geochemical Characteristics of Groundwater Consumed by Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease with Unknown Aetiology in the Crystalline Dry Zone Terrain of Sri …

R Chandrajith, N Nanayakkara, C Zwiener, C Daniel… - Exposure and …, 2024 - Springer
Quality of drinking water has become a significant concern with chronic kidney disease of
uncertain aetiology (CKDu), particularly in the dry zone regions of Sri Lanka. In this study …

Preliminary data on geochemical characteristics of major and trace elements in typical biominerals: from the perspective of human kidney stones

Y Tian, G Han, J Zeng, Q Zhang, L Xu, K Liu, C Xiao… - Minerals, 2021 - mdpi.com
The chemical composition of biominerals is essential for understanding biomineral formation
and is regarded as an attractive subject in bio-mineralogical research on human kidney …

Litho-climatic influences on groundwater geochemistry in Sri Lanka

S Senarathne, JAC Barth, R van Geldern… - Groundwater for …, 2024 - Elsevier
We present a preliminary investigation of geological, climatic and anthropogenic influences
on groundwater geochemistry in Sri Lanka. This spatially confined island of about 65,000 km …

Synergic Origin and Evolution of TDS, Mg and Fluoride in Groundwater as Relative to Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka

K Priyadarshanee, Z Pang, E Edirisinghe, H Pitawala… - Water, 2024 - mdpi.com
The rural population in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka is largely affected by Chronic Kidney
Disease of Unknown etiology (CKDu). According to the multidisciplinary research carried out …