A Study on Non-Point Source Pollution Management Using Community-Based Turbidity Monitoring

Seonah Lee; Mingyeong Bak; Yongbin An; EunRyeong Kim; Eunmi Hong

doi:10.5389/KSAE.2025.67.3.045

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A Study on Non-Point Source Pollution Management Using Community-Based Turbidity Monitoring 주민참여형 탁도 모니터링을 활용한 비점오염원 관리 방안 연구

2025. pp. 45-58

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Abstract

This study evaluated the effectiveness of non-point source pollution management projects and the changes in residents’ awareness and capabilities through community-led turbidity monitoring activities. By voluntarily measuring turbidity and monitoring environmental changes, residents were able to complement data collection during periods that are difficult for experts to access. The process significantly improved residents’ awareness of water quality improvement and their understanding and practical capabilities regarding non-point source pollution reduction activities. The findings identified key challenges, including the difficulty of changing traditional agricultural practices and a lack of understanding of non-point source pollution reduction measures, highlighting the need for ongoing education and expanded participation programs. Residents showed a strong preference for non-structural Best Management Practices (BMPs), emphasizing the need for support to promote these methods. Despite limitations such as the difficulty of data collection due to regional climate and topographical characteristics and the constraints of short-term research, this study suggests that community-driven non-point source pollution management can contribute to environmental improvement and enhance residents’ awareness. It is essential to expand this model to more regions, enabling residents to participate voluntarily in environmental protection and establish sustainable management systems.

Keywords

Non-point source pollution

community-led turbidity monitoring programs

governance

community participation

non-point source pollution management zones

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Publisher :The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
Publisher(Ko) :한국농공학회
Journal Title :Journal of Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
Journal Title(Ko) :한국농공학회논문집
Volume : 67
No :3
Pages :45-58
Received Date : 2025-01-14
Revised Date : 2025-03-05
Accepted Date : 2025-03-05
DOI :https://doi.org/10.5389/KSAE.2025.67.3.045

Journal of Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers ISSN:1738-3692(Print) 2093-7709(Online) 한국농공학회논문집

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