Bayesian model-based approach for developing a river water quality index

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Mohd Ali, Zalina and Ibrahim, Noor Akma and Mengersen, Kerrie and Shitan, Mahendran and Juahir, Hafizan (2013) Bayesian model-based approach for developing a river water quality index. In: Statistics and Operational Research International Conference (SORIC 2013), 3–5 Dec. 2013, Sarawak, Malaysia. (pp. 45-54).

Abstract

Six main pollutants have been previously identified by expert opinion to determine river condition in Malaysia. The pollutants were Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Suspended Solid (SS), potential of Hydrogen (pH) and Ammonia (AN). The selected variables together with the respective weights have been applied to calculate the water quality index of all rivers in Malaysia. However, the relative weights established in DOE-WQI formula are subjective in nature and not unanimously agreed upon, as indicated by different weight being proposed for the same variables by various panels of experts. Focusing on the Langat River, a Bayesian model-based approach was introduced for the first time in this study to obtain new objective relative weights. The new weights used in WQI calculation are shown to be capable of capturing similar distributions in water quality compared with the existing DOE-WQI.

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Divisions:	Faculty of Environmental Studies Institute for Mathematical Research
DOI Number:	https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4894330
Publisher:	AIP Publishing LLC
Keywords:	Bayesian model-based approach; Water quality; Bayesian analysis; Langat River
Depositing User:	Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited:	26 Sep 2017 03:48
Last Modified:	26 Sep 2017 03:48
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URI:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/57244
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