ID: 50392
Title: Impact of Antropogenic Activities on Drinking Water Quality: A Case Study Raniganj Coalfield Area ( W. B.)
Author: Chinmoy Chatterjee and Alokkumar De
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2008
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 7, No. 3, September 2008, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: Drinking water Water quality index Coliforms water pollution River Damodar Groundwater.
Abstract: Present study reveals that the quality of groundwater is not safe for drinking in Raniganj coalfield area. The reasons for the deterioration of groundwater quality can be attributed mainly to lack of proper sanitation and intrusion of raw sewage into the groundwaters. The water quality parameters of supply water on the other hand, are within the permissible limits of drinking water standards. As such, it is suggested that use of raw groundwater for drinking purpose should be discouraged.
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ID: 50391
Title: Geochemical Studies of Groundwater Present in Upper Thirumanimuthar Sub-basin, Tamil nadu
Author: B. Gurugnanam, M. Suganya, M. Suresh and K. Dharanirajan
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2008
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 7, No. 3, September 2008, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: Common effluent treatment plant Tannery waste Biological treatment BOD,COD
Abstract: Geochemical analysis of groundwater is employed to evaluate the postmonsoon 2005 water quality of upper Thirumanimuthur subbasin. Thirty two representative groundwater samples were collected from dug and bore wells. The samples were analysed to monitor the water chemistry of major ions. The results were evaluated in detailed and compared with WHO water quality standards. An overall assessment of the water samples indicated that all parameters are within the permissible limit except in some locations. According to the USSL diagram most of the samples falls in C3 - S1 class, which indicates its suitable nature. Piper trilinear diagram interpreattions were made to know the chemical type of the groundwater. It reveals that the subsurface water is alkaline earth (Ca+Mg) exceeds alkalies (Na+K) type.
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ID: 50390
Title: Performance Evaluation of Common Effluent Treatment Plant for Tanneries at Vaniyambadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Author: V. Vinodhini and Nilanjana Das
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2008
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 7, No. 3, September 2008, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: Common effluent treatment plant Tannery waste Biological treatment BOD,COD
Abstract: The present study has been undertaken to evaluate performance efficiency of the Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) at Vaniyambadi, Vellore. Waste water samples were collected at four different stages of the treatment units and analyzed for various physico-chemical parameters such as pH, temperature such as pH, temperature, turbidity, Ec, TSS, TDS, BOD, COD and heavy metals. The values obtained for different parameters were compared with standard values given by National Environmental Quality Standard (NEQS) for waste water quality. The CETP has been working with the norms of NEQS and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and meeting the standard discharge limits.
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ID: 50389
Title: Status of Groundwater Quality of Lalsot Urban Area in Dausa District, Rajesthan
Author: R. N. Prasad, Ram Chandra and K. K. Tiwari
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2008
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 7, No. 3, September 2008, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: None
Abstract: Management of groundwater resource is determined by its accessibility and utility in terms of quality and quantity. The results of chemical analysis for pH, electrical conductivity(EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), total hardness (TH), total alkalinity(TA), calcium(Ca+2), Magnisium (Mg+2), Sodium(Na+), Potassium (K+), chloride(Cl-), Nnitrate(No3-), Sulphate (So4-2) and fluride of 18 samples collected from Lalsot urban area in Dausa district are presented. based on the results, certain parameters like sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) and percent sdium(%Na) were also calculated. Statistical analysis have been carried out using chemical data to classify geo-chemical evaluation of the aquifer system based on the ionic constituents. Salinity and nitrate contamination are the two major problems in the area, which is alarming considering the use of this water for drinking. The major factors influencing the water quality are local geo-chemical formation, water-rock interaction, flow direction of groundwater and rainfall that control the overall mineralization.
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ID: 50388
Title: STUDY OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY NEAR SIPCOT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE OF PERUNDURAI OF ERODE DISTRICT, TAMILNADU
Author: S. Senthilkumar and T. Meenambal
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2007
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 6 No. 4 December 2007, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: None
Abstract: Assessment of physico-chemical parameters of groundwater were carried out in a radius of three km from the SIPCOT industrial area of Perundurai. Water samples were collected from different villages and analysed for various water quality parameters like pH, turbidity, colour, odour, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, total hardness, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, nitrate, chloride, fluoride and sulpahte. The study indicates that groundwater near the SIPCOT region are not fit for human consumption with regard to many parameters.
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ID: 50387
Title: STUDY OF UNDERGROUND WATER QUALITY FROM INDUSTRIAL AREA OF KOLHAPUR CITY.
Author: H. V. Vyas and V. A. Sawant
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2007
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 6 No. 4 December 2007, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: None
Abstract: Kolhapur city is one of the industrial cities where different metal processing units such as machine fabricating and electroplating units are working from last many years. The present paper deals with water quality analysis of underground water from some bore wells located in Shivaji Udayanagar Industrial area. The Physico-chemical parameters such as tempreratures, pH, turbidity, electric conductivity, dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, chemical oxygen demand(COD), biochemical oxygen demand(BOD), hardness, calcium, magnesium, chlorides, total solids(TS), total dissolved solids (TDS), sulphate, nitrate, phosphate and sodium were studied along with iron and lead. The bacteriological study of water such as MPN, SPC and E coli were carried out from four sampling sites. The results were compared with WHO and ICMR standards. The results reveal that effluent discharge from industries may be responsible for changing the water quality.
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ID: 50386
Title: POPULATION SURVEY OF PERSONS USING LAKE WATER AROUND ARIYALUR CITY
Author: R. Ramanathan and R. Renuka
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2007
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 6 No. 4 December 2007, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: None
Abstract: Ariyalur city, situated in Tamil nadu is rich in limestone, and many cement factories are located in this place. Ground water is brackish and drinking water is supplied to some parts of Ariyalur from Coleroon. Hence, people are using available ground water and water from lakes. Six lakes, thamaraieri, Cinneri, Chitaeri, Perieri, Theppakulam and Kallankuruchi are important lakes around Ariyalur and all these are contaminated with bacteria. of the lakes, Thamaraieri, Chitaeri and Theppakulam were found to be contaminated with harmful bacteria. Hence, a detailed population survey was carried out. The study shows that there are outbreaks of epidemics in persons using the water from the five lakes except Perieri lake, every four months, which goes unnoticed and unreported. The people live below poverty line and take local medicines for treatment of their illness. Remidial measures are suggested in the study to curb epidemics.
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ID: 50385
Title: PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF GHARIYARWA POND OF BIRGANJ, NEPAL IN RELATION TO GROWTH OF PHYTOPLANKTON
Author: Goutham Ranjan, N. P. Singh and R. B. Singh
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2007
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 6 No. 4 December 2007, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: None
Abstract: Birganj is a sub-metropolitan town and headquaters of Pursa district (Nepal) situated at about 6 km distance towards north of Raxaul, the Indian border. There is an important water body situated in heart of the heart of the town, known as Ghariyarwa pond. An ecological study of this famous pond was made with respect to its physico-chemical characteristics and growth of planktonic algae. Physico-chemical analysis of the pond water exhibited good amount of alkalinity, chloride and phosphate which favour growth of phytoplankton. Chlorophyceae and cyanophyceae were observed maximum during rainy season. while bacilloriophyceae during winter.
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ID: 50384
Title: VARIATIONS IN DISSOLVED OXYGEN AND BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND IN TWO FRESHWATER LAKES OF BODHAN, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA.
Author: Venkata Ramanaiah Solanki. S. Samba Murthy, Amarjit Kaur and S. Sabita Raja
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2007
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 6 No. 4 December 2007, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: None
Abstract: Dissolved oxygen and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) have been assessed at different sites of the two lakes. Bellel and Pandu of Bodhan. In the Bellal lake dissolved oxygen varies from 4.40 to 13.70mg/L. In the month of February the dissolved oxygen was much higher than the normal range, although most of the samples showed dissolved oxygen within normal range. The maximum value of BOD in Bellal lake was recorded at 40.20 mg/L. Dissolved oxygen in Pandu was found to be low in most of the water samples. Oxygen deficient was prominent, which has detrimental effect on other physicochemical factors and population density. The average value of biochemical oxygen demand in Pandu lake was found to be 60 to 32 mg/L which is comparatively more than that Bellal lake. The depletion of dissolved oxygen and higher value of biochemical oxygen demand were due to domestic sewage and industrial outlet into the Pandu lake. The depletion of dissolved oxygen in Bellal Lake might be due to agricultural runoff. The Pandu lake can be considered transforming from mesotrophic to eutrophic lake. However, the Bellel lake is oligotrophic in its current situation. Constantly Bellal lake is least polluted as it has high dissolved oxygen and the low biochemical oxygen demand.
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ID: 50383
Title: STUDIES ON PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND HEAVY METALS IN KELO RIVER ALONG CITY STRETCH IN RAIGARH, CHATTISGARH
Author: Brajesh K. Shrivastava and Masood Alam
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2007
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 6 No. 4 December 2007, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: None
Abstract: The present investigation was undertaken to study the limnology of Kelo river at five locations in Raigarh and the effect of domestic sewage and industrial effluents on the physico-chemical conditions of the river water. In the stretch of river under study, it was found that the water quality in premonsoon near old palace ghat is above maximum permissible limit for some heavy metals. However, water quality at sampling points was found above maximum desirable limit but below maximum permissible limit in postmonsoon season. It was found that drains are adversely affecting quality of river water along the stretch of study as the waste is discharged into Kelo river without pretreatment. Irrigation water and surface run-off water from the surrounding farm lands also affect river water quality at some locations.
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ID: 50382
Title: SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN THE TSUNAMI AFFECTED COASTAL AREAS OF TAMILNADU, INDIA.
Author: N. Ravisankar and S. Poongothai
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2007
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 6 No. 4 December 2007, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: None
Abstract: Groundwater is a precious resource lying beneath the earth ' s surface. More than 50% of Indian Population depends on groundwater for drinking water supplies. Problems due to groundwater pollution have been amplified due to urbanization, industrilization, solid and hazardous waste disposal, fertilizers, chemicals, and natural calamities such as cyclones, earthquakes and tsunami etc. In India, recent tsunami has affected most of the coastal regions of Tamilnadu. Therefore, it is very important to study the effect of tsunami on coastal water quality and to impliment necessary water management strategies for sustainable development. The study area is the coastal region of Sirkazhi taluk, Nagapattinum district, Tamil Nadu, India. The water quality in this coastal region has been affected significantly by December 26 2004 tsunami, and this study has attempted to find out the source, degree, extent and nature of the groundwater pollution in the study area. Historically data on groundwater quality of observation wells of the study area were collected from the year 1970 to 2000. Ground water samples after tsunami were collected from the study area and analysed for water quality parameters. Various maps were prepared using ILWIS-GIS package. It was observed that the major pollution is due to conductivity, sodium, sodium and chloride. Results show that there is significant degradation in the water quality due to tsunami in the study area. a micro level study is to carried out to manage efficiently the groundwater quality of the study area for sustainable development.
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ID: 50381
Title: OPTIMUM UTILIZATION OF WATER RESOURCES FOR EFFECTIVE IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT USING REMOTE SENSING AND GIS - A CASE STUDY.
Author: S. S. Asadi, Padmaja Vuppala and M. Anji Reddy
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2007
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 6 No. 4 December 2007, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: None
Abstract: India is primarily an agrarian nation with major portion of population depending on agriculture for their livelihood. About 83% of the total available water resources in India are utilized for agriculture. Hence, it is necessary to assess the water resources availability, progressive development and utilization for sustainable agricultural yield. This can be done both spatially and temporally using analytical procedures and models for studying the rainfall patterns river water flow and its storage. An attempt has been made, therefore, to study the existing cropping patterns and water resources availability in drought prone area of Narsapuram watershed of Anantapur district in India. The crop water requirements (CWR) for each of the existing cropping pattern is estimated using modified Penman method and information on existing water resources is obtained from the local government organizations. The correlation of existing ground water resources, its corresponding draft and the requirement of water for the existing cropping patterns have been studied, which revealed that the requirement of water for the existing cropping pattern is more than the water available in the Narasapur watershed of Anantapur district. Various thematic maps, prepared from IRS IC LISS III satellite imagery and SOI toposheet, were integrated to prepare a composite map showing the status of ground water development and to identify sites for construction of artificial recharge structures. It is recommended that groundwater potential be improved through this artificial recharging of water to the aquifers so that it can meet the requirement of water for existing cropping patterns. This ultimately leads to increase in the crop yield and in turn increases per capita income of this chronically drought prone area for sustainable development. Therefore, an attempt has been made to suggest measures for increasing the groundwater potential by means of artificial recharge and to suggest suitable cropping patterns based on the type of soils and seasons.
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ID: 50380
Title: EFFECT OF MUNICIPAL SEWAGE IRRIGATION ON THE GROWTH OF TOMATO PLANTS ON SANDY SOILS AT KALPAKKAM, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
Author: A. Yudhistra Kumar and M. Vikram Reddy
Editor: Prof. K. P. Sharma and Dr. P. K. Goel
Year: 2007
Publisher: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, Vol. 6 No. 4 December 2007, Technoscience Publications, Karad, Maharastra
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
Keywords: None
Abstract: Tomato saplings, irrigated with municipal raw sewage (RS) and treated seawge (TS), compared to that of potato water (PW) on sandy soils at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu (India) showed significant increase in plant-height number of brances, leaves and fruit yield in the plants irrigated with raw sewage during the crop season of three months. These growth parameters showed close relationship with the nutrient contents of municipal RS and TS and PW; the former being characterized by relatively higher pH, electrical conductivity (mS/cm), total dissolved soilds, total suspended solids, total hardness, chloride, sulphate, BOD, COD, calcium, magnisium, sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, total alkalinity, nittrate, phosphate and carbonates compared to that of the TS and PW, which probably enhanced the growth traits.
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ID: 50379
Title: BIOMONITORING OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN SOME SELECTED AQUATIC MACROPHYTES WITH REFERENCE TO LAKE CONTAMINATION: A CASE STUDY OF PARIYEJ COMMUNITY RESERVE, GUJARAT, INDIA.
Author: J. I. NIRMAL KUMAR, HIRENSONI, RITA N. KUMAR AND IRA BHATT
Editor: P. K. Wong, R. K. Trivedy, Sadhana Sharma
Year: 2008
Publisher: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences(AJMBES) Vol. 10, No. 3, 2008, Global Science Publications, India
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, Medicinal palnts.
Abstract: A biomonitoring study was carried out at Pariyej reservoir, an internationally important wetland listed in Asian Directory of wetlands, designated as a "Wetland of National Important" and a proposed community reserve of Gujarat State, India, to ascertain the begree to trace element contamination. The study focused on assessment of tree element contamination in certain aquatic macrophytes used as biomonitors, in comparison with water and sediments (abiotic monitor) for heavt metal pollution. Good information was provided by analyzing the roots, stems and leaves of native aquatic plants (biomonitors) represented by seven species: Eichhornia crassipes, (Mart.) Solms Echinochloa colonum (L) Link, Hydrilla verticillata (L. F. ) Royle, Ipomea aquatic Forsk., Nelumbo nucifera Gaerth, Typha angustata Bory and Chaub and Vallisneria spiralis L. along with surface sediments and water, were analysed for Cd, Co, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn contamination. The highest concentration of the trace elements was measured in Nelumbo nucifera and the lowest in Echinochloa colonum. based on the concentration and toxicity status observed in the lake ' s vegetation, the six metals are arranged in the following decreasing order: Zn> Cu> Pb> Ni> Co>Cd. Compared with the standard, normal and critical toxicity ranged in plants, the detected values of Cd anf Pb falls within normal range, while that of Co and Ni was within critical range. However, Zn and Cu showed the highest concentration with alarming toxicity levels, which are considered as one of the most hazardous pollutants in Pariyej reservoir. Certain species of aquatic macrophytes are also proposed as biomonitors (and /or biofilters/ absorbers) such as Typha angusta and Ipomoea aquatica, which are the two most useful plant species in biomonitoring studies due to ability to accumulate elements in high concentration in the roots. The results showed the significant different in accumulation of metals like Zn, Cu and Pb in different plant organs, which showed more accumulation in roots than that od stems and leaves. High positive correlation between combinations of different metal pairs in plant ' s root, stem or leaf system was established.
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ID: 50378
Title: BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF DRINKING WATER AROUND VRISHABHAVATHI VALLEY OF BANGALORE, KARNATAKA
Author: B. M. SREEDHARA NAAYKA, JAYAPRAKASH AND S. RAMAKRISHNA
Editor: P. K. Wong, R. K. Trivedy, Sadhana Sharma
Year: 2008
Publisher: Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences(AJMBES) Vol. 10, No. 3, 2008, Global Science Publications, India
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences
Keywords: Drinking water quality, E. coli, Coliform, MPN.
Abstract: Thirty water samples collected from different locations around Vrisbhavathi Valley were analyzed for bacterial for baterial contamination. Fify percent of the samples were found to be contaminated with total coliform and fecal coliform. maximum contaminants with total coliform and fecal were observed in borewell water samples of Kodipalya, Cholarapalya and Lingapura.
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