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Water Resources and Quality Assessment

Water resources and quality assessment is the systematic evaluation, monitoring, and management of freshwater supplies and their physical, chemical, and biological condition, undertaken to ensure sustainable availability and to protect public health and the environment. It characterizes the sources, quantity, and us…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 19× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2769-2264 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Water resources and quality assessment is the systematic evaluation, monitoring, and management of freshwater supplies and their physical, chemical, and biological condition, undertaken to ensure sustainable availability and to protect public health and the environment. It characterizes the sources, quantity, and uses of Water, including surface Water, groundwater, and rainfall, and measures quality against standards using physicochemical and bacteriological indicators to identify contamination and prioritize protective action. The discipline links hydrology, which describes the movement and balance of Water, with Water-quality science, which assesses the suitability of Water for human, agricultural, and ecological uses. Research relevant to this area analyzes the quality of public and household Water sources, the impact of dam operation on downstream surface hydrology, and the influence of rainfall trends on hazards such as famine. Related work examines the effects of agricultural land-use practices on Water quality in wetlands, the physicochemical and bacteriological quality of borehole and groundwater supplies, the value and management of groundwater heritage, and multivariate analysis of rivers in areas of intense industrial activity. Across these strands the topic emphasizes identifying risks to Water resources, monitoring quality, and informing management that balances supply, demand, and environmental protection. The field integrates hydrology, environmental chemistry, and Water-resources management to assess and safeguard Water for present and future use.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 19 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Water Resources and Quality Assessment, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Water (ISSN 2769-2264).

Journal editorial board
Ruth Pereira · Portugal Miklas Scholz · United Kingdom Yukinori SATO · Japan

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