ID: 65371
Title: Study Of Heavy Metals In Dust Of Khitouli Village Road Along Highway District, Katni
Author: M. K. Ahirwar, G. S. Gupta and N. K. Kirar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 550-556 2021.
Subject: Study Of Heavy Metals In Dust Of Khitouli Village Road Along Highway District, Katni
Keywords: Geoaccumulation index, Contamination factor, Road dust, ICP-OES, Heavy metal, Khitouli village
Abstract: In this study, the concentration of the heavy metals was determined in road dust samples of the Khitouli village, district Katni, Madhya Pradesh, India. Samples were acquired from the different upper surface of the road where vehicles were busy on the road during January, February and March 2018. A total of 5 metals were selected for the study area to examine the concentration along the road. Samples were analyzed using inductive coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) (Perkin Elmer). The result showed that the average value of vanadium (V) was found maximum at overall sampling locations. The average value of chromium (Cr) was also found maximum at all sampling locations alongwith the road dust. These values were compared from the prescribed maximum permissible limits of the Environmental Protection Agency. The iron (Fe) was found maximum at sampling locations SL-3, SL-4 and SL-1 with the value of 1029.49, 992.52 and 872.32 ppm, respectively. Metal pollution in road dust was estimated on the basis of contamination factor (CF), degree of contamination (CD) and geoaccumulation index (Igeo). The calculated results of the degree of contamination (CD) showed a low to moderate degree of contamination level. Similarly, the index of geoaccumulation (Igeo) gave values in the range between unpolluted to moderately polluted level. The principal component analysis (PCA) suggests that traffic emission and anthropogenic activity are the main sources of metal pollutants on the road.
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Literature cited 1: Garba, S.T. and M.A. Abubakar. 2018. Source and distribution of the heavy metals in road dust from busy traffic areas with different characteristics. J. Env. Manage., 92:554-562.
Wang, M. and H. Zhang. 2018. Accumulation of heavy metals in roadside soil in urban area and the related impacting factors. Int. J. Env. Res. Public Health. 15(6):1-11.
Literature cited 2: Garwade, A., et al. 2016. Analysis of roadside dust for heavy metal pollutants in Navi Mumbai. Int. J. Eng. Tech. Manage. Appl. Sci., 4(7):80-88.
Du, Y., et al. 2013. Health risk assessment of heavy metals in road dusts in urban parks of Beijing, China. Procedia Env. Sci., 18:299-309.
ID: 65370
Title: Physico-Chemical Characterization Of The Products Of Composting And Co-Composting From The Sludge Of The Wastewater Treatment Plant Of Fez And The Pomace From The Region Of Ain Taoujdate (Morocco)
Author: F. El Fettahi, S. Njimat, L. Krim and S. Ibn Ahmed
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 542-549 2021.
Subject: Physico-Chemical Characterization Of The Products Of Composting And Co-Composting From The Sludge Of The Wastewater Treatment Plant Of Fez And The Pomace From The Region Of Ain Taoujdate (Morocco)
Keywords: Wastewater treatment plant sludge, pomace, co-composting, physico-chemical characterization
Abstract: Sludge disposal is a major challenge in the management of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) residues. Indeed, sludge is known to be a high-risk source of environmental pollution. The objective of the present work is to research and propose a variant for the elimination and recovery of sludge from Fez WWTP through its co-composting with pomace from the agricultural area of Ain Taoujdate (Morocco). The study thus focused on the production of three composts coming from sludge and pomace in varying proportions. Composting was practised in greenhouses by the method of turned upside down windrows for 105 days. For a better characterization of the final products, the analyses focused on physico-chemical parameters that are of major importance in reasoned fertilization and soil reclamation programmes. The conduct of these analyses allowed a better understanding of the combined effects of composting and doses of substrates tested. This characterisation will ultimately make it possible to classify composts by chosen indicator and also to judge their degree of maturity and stability.
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Literature cited 1: Liu, Y. and J.W. Tay. 2001. Strategy for minimization of excess sludge production from the activated sludge process. Biotech. Adv., 19:97-107.
Su, D.C., J.W.C. Wong and H. Jagadeesan. 2004. Implications of rhizospheric heavy metals and nutrients for the growth of alfalfa in sludge amended soil. Chemosphere. 56(10):957-965.
Literature cited 2: Hartenstein, R. 1986. Earthworm biotechnology and global biochemistry. Adv. Ecol. Res., 15:379-409.
Warman, P.R. and W.C. Termeer. 2005. Evaluation of sewage sludge, septic waste and sewage compost applications to corn and forage. Yields and N, P and K content of crops and soils. Bioresour. Tech., 86:955-961.
ID: 65369
Title: Analyzing The Role Of Public Transportation On Environmental Air Pollution In Select Cities
Author: Neeraj Sharma, Rajat Agrawal and Anurag Silmana
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 536-541 2021.
Subject: Analyzing The Role Of Public Transportation On Environmental Air Pollution In Select Cities
Keywords: Air pollution, public transportation, Structural equation modeling, PM2.5, PM10, Greenhouse gas
Abstract: Amidst growing concern for rising air pollution levels in cities across the globe, this first of its kind research work attempts to study whether the usage of public transportation infrastructure and personal automobiles by citizens has any significant impact on the air pollution levels in a city, taking a sample of 59 urban settlements data points sample from 39 cities across the globe. Variance based structural equation modelling (SEM) procedure is used for estimating a series of relationships among the constructs of public transportation infrastructure, public transportation usage, personal automobiles ownership and environmental air pollution (represented by PM2.5, PM10 and greenhouse gas (GHG) levels) considered in the study and incorporating them into an integrated model. The results suggest that a significant relationship exists between the availability of public transportation infrastructure and its usage by its citizens on their personal automobiles ownership, which, in turn also impacts environmental air pollution levels in a city.
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Literature cited 1: ISO 37120. 2018. Sustainable development of communities – Indicators for city services and quality of life. International Organization for Standa-rdization, Geneva.
ISO 37122. 2019. Sustainable cities and communities – Indicators for smart cities. International Organization for Standardization, Geneva.
Literature cited 2: Ambarwati, L., et al. 2016. The influence of integrated space–transport development strategies on air pollution in urban areas. Transportation Res. Part D: Transport Env., 44:134-146.
Urmetzer, P., D. E. Blake and N. Guppy. 1999. Individualized solutions to environmental problems: the case of automobile pollution. Canadian Public Policy. 25(3):345-359.
ID: 65368
Title: Bacterial Biofilms And Bioremediation
Author: De-Hwa Khoo, Pooja Shivanand and Hussein Taha
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 528-535 2021.
Subject: Bacterial Biofilms And Bioremediation
Keywords: Biofilm, Bioremediation, Biodegradation, Hydrocarbons, Bacterial survival
Abstract: In this review, the importance of biofilm formation in promoting greater survival, adaptation and propagation is explored. The focus will be given to the mechanisms of bacterial biofilm in the bioremediation of hydrocarbons, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), as bacteria is known to be one of the top degraders. Due to the increasing population utilizing petroleum and its products, the demand for petroleum increases. As a result, petroleum is slowly turning into the most widespread pollutants to the environment. Using biofilms as a tool may enhance the biodegradation processes as the communities developed structures for protection from harsh surrounding environments, quorum sensing (QS), horizontal gene transfer (HGT), availability of nutrients (from the environment and within the communities) and the persistence in metabolic rates to increase the cells’ stability and resilience. A major limitation to successful bioremediation is the bioavailability of contaminant to the degradative cells. However, this is not a problem for the biofilm communities as the development of strategy such as chemotaxis allows the movement of the cells towards the contaminants. This paper also discussed the use of biofilms for wastewater treatment, acid-mine drains (AMD) treatment and bioremediation of heavy metals.
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Literature cited 1: Ukiwe, L.N., et al. 2013. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons degradation techniques : A review. Int. J. Chem., 5(4):43-55.
Samimi, S.V., R.A. Rad and F. Ghanizadeh. 2009. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination levels in collected samples from vicinity of a highway. Iran J. Env. Health Sci. Eng., 6(1):47-52.
Literature cited 2: Dutta, S. and P. Singh. 2016. Chemotaxis of biofilm producing Pseudomonas spp. towards refined petroleum oil. J. Sci. Res., 8(2):199-207.
El-Naggar, A.Y., et al. 2014. Petroleum in view of its classification, assay and analysis. Internatioal Science Congress Association, Indore, India.
ID: 65367
Title: Scenario Of Speed Humps In Kurnool City, Andhra Pradesh, India – A Case Study
Author: T. Ramachar, T. Sowjanya, K. Sarath Kumar Reddy and P. Pavan Kumar
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 522-527 2021.
Subject: Scenario Of Speed Humps In Kurnool City, Andhra Pradesh, India – A Case Study
Keywords: Speed-breakers, kinetic energy, traffic volume, wastage of fuel
Abstract: The speed breakers are laid across the road to control the speed of the vehicle thereby reducing the number of accidents. Unscientific and improper speed humps result in additional fuel consumption for the vehicle and causing inconvenience to the vehicle rider. In the present study three road stretches in Kurnool city in Andhra Pradesh state is selected where there is maximum vehicular traffic and has more number of speed breakers. The width and elevation of the speed breakers are analysed and the velocity of the vehicles, before and after crossing the speed breakers are studied. From the loss in kinetic energy of the vehicle, the additional fuel consumption issues are calculated. The health aspect of the vehicle rider and the possibilities of injuries is also discussed. The results show that all the speed breakers are deviating from the standard specifications and there is wastage of a huge amount of fuel every day. Due to unscientific and improper speed humps, there is an increase in spine and neck injuries for the vehicle rider in crossing these speed humps. The objective of the present investigation is to study the dimensions of the speed breakers in the city limits and the impact of unscientific speed breakers in terms of additional fuel consumption. In this study, the health aspect of the vehicle rider has been discussed and viable solutions have been proposed.
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Literature cited 1: IRC : 99-1988. 1996. Tentative guidelines on the provision of speed breakers for control of vehicular speeds on minor roads. The Indian Road Congress, New Delhi.
Zaidei, D., A. Hakkert and A. Pistener. 1992. The use of road humps for moderating speed on urban streets. Accident Analysis Prevention. 24(1): 45-56.
Literature cited 2: Afukaar, F. K. and J.D.D. 2010. Evaluation of speed humps on pedestrian injuries in Ghana. Injury Prevention. 16(1).
Hassling, J. and P. Zhu. 2008. Analysis of vehicle rotation during passenger over speed control road humps. International Conference on Intelligent computation technology and automation (ICICTA). Proceedings, pp 304-308.
ID: 65366
Title: Assessment Of Air Quality And Its Impact In And Around Jharsuguda, Odisha And Prediction Modelling By Using Regression Analysis
Author: Pratap Kumar Swain, Trinath Biswal and R. B. Panda
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 503-521 2021.
Subject: Assessment Of Air Quality And Its Impact In And Around Jharsuguda, Odisha And Prediction Modelling By Using Regression Analysis
Keywords: Suspended particulate matter, Pollutants, Air quality, Permissible limit, Pollution load, PM10
Abstract: The air quality assessment is carried out in different residential, commercial and industrial areas in and around Jharsuguda town, Odisha, India. The PM10, oxides of sulphur (SOx), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), are measured by the high volume sampler and it was found that not only in industrial areas but also in all residential and commercial areas the air quality is very poor as compared to the permissible limit and the quality of air is gradually decreasing in a rapid rate causing massive pollution load in the air in the command area of Jharsuguda town. The average value of PM10 varies from 549.6±84.5 to 317.5±50.4. The average value of NOx varies from 83.6±16.5 to 46.8±11.3 and that of SOx varies from 122.8±22.7 to 71.4±12.4. Rapid industriali-zation is the cause of a negative relationship in-between the ambient air quality of the sampling areas and other biochemical parameters, especially PM10 is very high and even much more beyond the tolerance limit because of rapid industrialization. Hence people are facing problem in respiration and suffering from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The optimal regression analysis estimates the prediction of air pollutant concentration in and around Jharsuguda town. The prediction is made from the data of different time intervals, meteorological and topographical conditions. Hence, proper planning and mechanism must have to be developed to minimize the excessive air pollutants in and around Jharsuguda town.
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Literature cited 1: Al-Hasnawi, S.S., et al. 2016. The effect of the industrial activities on air pollution at Baiji and its surrounding areas, Iraq. Eng., 8:34-44.
Ghorani-Azam, A., B. Rialu-Zanjani and M. Balali-Mood. 2016. Effects of air pollution on human health and practical measures for prevention in Iran. J. Res. Med. Sci., 21(5):1-12.
Literature cited 2: Frances, C. and Moore. 2009. Climate change and air pollution : Exploring the synergies and potential for mitigation in industrializing countries. Sustainability. 1:43-54.
MacCracken, M. 2008. The prospects for future climate change and the reasons for early action. Env. Manage., 58:735-786.
ID: 65365
Title: Waste To Energy Conversion Through Biodiesel Production From Waste Cooking Oil And Its Optimization
Author: Nabanita Banerjee and Tushar Jash
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 503-512 2021.
Subject: Waste To Energy Conversion Through Biodiesel Production From Waste Cooking Oil And Its Optimization
Keywords: Biodiesel, Waste, Energy, Response surface methodology, Transesterification, Used soybean oil
Abstract: The study comprises one of the methods of waste management by conversion of waste cooking oil to a sustainable form of energy. It carries out the production of biodiesel from waste oil which is disposed of in such a manner that it can be a serious threat to the environment in near future. Large scale production of biodiesel from this waste oil can be a permanent solution of waste to energy conversion. In this study, the operating parameters, namely catalyst concentration, methanol: oil ratio and reaction temperature were varied at three different levels using response surface methodology (RSM). The R2 value is 0.9771 which indicates that there is a good fit between the given model and the experimental data. Based on the experimental results, the optimum operating parameters from transesterification of waste soybean oil at a stirring rate of 1000 rpm and 2 hr reaction time at a temperature of 520C, the molar ratio of 7.7:1 and catalyst concentration of 1.157% w/w of oil. Biodiesel production has been carried out with the optimized parameters to obtain the corresponding laboratory yield. The predicted and laboratory yields were 93.408% and 93.06%, respectively which denotes that variation is 0.348%. 2D and 3D contour plotting has been done using MINITAB17 for the prediction of optimized yield. The physical and the chemical properties have been compared and the relationship has been studied.
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Literature cited 1: https://mnre.gov.in/waste-energy.
Lahiry, Samar. 2017. India’s challenges in waste management. Available at :
https://www. downtoearth.org.in /blog/waste/india-s-challenges-in-waste-management-56753.
Literature cited 2: Lam, S.S., et al. 2016. Progress in waste oil to sustainable energy, with emphasis on pyrolysis techniques. Renew. Sustain. Energy Reviews. 53:741–753.
The Economic Times. 2019. Government launches programme for converting used cooking oil into biodiesel in 100 cities. Available at :
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/government-launch-es-programme-for-converting-used-cooking-oil-into-biodiesel-in-100-cities/articleshow/70617703.cms.
ID: 65364
Title: Immobilization Of Bacillus subtilis For Improved Decolourization Of Congo Red Compared To Free Cells
Author: Shalini and Y. Pydi Setty
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 495-502 2021.
Subject: Immobilization Of Bacillus subtilis For Improved Decolourization Of Congo Red Compared To Free Cells
Keywords: Bacillus subtilis, Congo red, Immobilization on polyurethane foam, microbial assisted decolourization
Abstract: A large amount of congo red (CR) has been discharged into the environment, mostly from the textile industries. The current study aims to find out the potential approach of congo red (CR) dye decolourization using suspended and immobilized B. subtilis. The effect of parameters (dye concentration, pH and temperature) on dye decolourization using suspended cells was studied. The corresponding cell mass (OD600) alongwith the decolourization profile, was considered to understand the effect of cell mass. B. subtilis immobilized on polyurethane foam (PUF) cubes (size: 1 cm3) have chosen to investigate the decolourization efficiency. SEM results revealed the porous structure of PUF and layer formation. The FTIR analysis was employed to confirm the decolourization. The maximum decolourization of 92% was achieved by immobilization method within 6 hr, whereas suspended cell assisted decolourization showed 82% within 12 hr. The data confirmed the second-order decolourization kinetics. We have found that the reaction rate and reaction rate constant (k) was found to be higher for immobilized cell assisted decolourization. The characteristic azo peaks have not found in FTIR samples of immobilized decolourization. The results confirmed that immobilization of B. subtilis is an efficient method for CR decolourization compared to the suspended cells.
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Literature cited 1: Chung, K. T. and C.E. Cerniglia. 1992. Mutagenicity of azo dyes : Structure-activity relationships. Mutat. Res./Reviews Mutat. Res., 277 (3):201-220.
Lade, H., et al. 2015. Mineralization and detoxification of the carcinogenic azo dye Congo Red and real textile effluent by a polyurethane foam immobilized microbial consortium in an upflow column bioreactor. Int. J. Env. Res. Public Health. 12:6894-6918.
Literature cited 2: Novotny’, C., et al. 2004. Biodegradation of synthetic dyes by irpex lacteus under various growth conditions. Int. Biodeterior. Biodegrad., 54:215-223.
Mittal, A., et al. 2014. Process development for the removal of hazardous anionic azo dye Congo Red from wastewater by using hen feather as potential adsorbent. Desalin. Water Treat., 52:227-237.
ID: 65363
Title: Assessment And Characterization Of Dust Particles From Tree Leaves As An Indicator Of Air Pollution In Urban Local Bodies : A Case Study On Barrackpore Sub-Division, West Bengal
Author: Sandipta Das and Dasharatha P. Angadi
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (5) May. 21 page 483-494 2021.
Subject: Assessment And Characterization Of Dust Particles From Tree Leaves As An Indicator Of Air Pollution In Urban Local Bodies : A Case Study On Barrackpore Sub-Division, West Bengal
Keywords: Urban areas, air pollution, Scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray, X-ray diffraction analysis
Abstract: Urban growth in terms of population and areal expansion, changing scenario of landscape, conversion of non-built-up land to impervious land has been an increasing trend in worldwide. The gradual increase of concrete roads, cementation of imperviousness in urban extent, rapid growth of motor vehicles, domestic and industrial emissions are becoming a serious issue for the environment which degrade the urban health quality. To access the level of air pollution in urban areas, environmental monitoring is needed. Environmental monitoring can be done by active and passive processes. Active monitoring is having several limitations, so passive monitoring is being given much importance to monitor air pollution in recent days. The dust deposited over the roadside tree leaves are one of the indicators of environmental air pollution. In the present study tree leaves (Polyalthia longifolia) with dust from 4 selected sample sites were taken considering the urban characteristics, traffic junctions and industrial areas of Barrackpore subdivisions of West Bengal, India to characterize and analyze the size distribution, presence of different elements in the dust which are responsible for air pollution in the atmosphere. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis was used to detect the size distribution of dust particles and SEM attached to an energy dispersive x-ray spectrometer (SEM-EDX) was used to analyze the elemental distribution of the dust. Elemental analysis has displayed the presence of elements, like Mg, Al, Si, Cl, K, Ca, S, C, Fe, Zn, Pb and Ti in the collected samples that indicates the air pollution concentration in the different urban unit. The mineral composition in the elements was observed by x-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). The phase identification from XRD has identified quartz, potassium, magnetite, carbon, feldspar, scrutinyite, cristobalite, silicon, oxide, etc., are present in the samples. The size variation and frequency of the particulates have also been categorized in each sample site. The results show that below 2.5 mm particles are dominants everywhere that indicate the air quality is poor.
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Literature cited 1: Ram, S., et al. 2014. Physico-chemical characterization of street dust and re-suspended dust on plant canopies: An approach for fingerprinting the urban environment. Ecol. Indicators. 36:334-338.
El-khatib, A., O. El-Sheikh and A. Said. 2017. Characterizing of air dust particulate pollutants using urban trees leaves. Dama Int. J. Res., 2(1):46-56.
Literature cited 2: Anderson, J., J. Thundiyil and A. Stolbach. 2012. Clearing the air : A review of the effects of particulate matter air pollution on human health. J. Med. Toxicol., 8(2):166-175.
Kan, H., R. Cen and S. Tong. 2012. Ambient air pollutant climate change and population health in China. Env. Int., 42:10-19.
ID: 65362
Title: Monitoring Of Noise Levels During Maghmela At Sangam Area, Prayagraj (Allahabad)
Author: Mohd Nafees and Satyendra Nath
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (4) April. 21 page 476-480 2021.
Subject: Monitoring Of Noise Levels During Maghmela At Sangam Area, Prayagraj (Allahabad)
Keywords: Noise pollution, Monitoring, Magh Mela, Human health
Abstract: Nowadays noise is significant environmental pollution that leads to psychological and physiological disorders. The high noise levels may have induced several health problems related to headache, annoyance, lack of concentration and other varied effects on human health. Magh Mela is a large mass gathering of pilgrims and an event of such magnitude present challenges. Due to more crowd during bathing dates (Shahisnan) at Magh Mela areas enhanced the population density and number of automobiles and also increased the noise level compared to normal days. In the present study, an attempt has been made to evaluate noise level on pre, post and mauni amawashya (bathing dates) near Sangam area during Magh Mela, 2017 and 2018 at Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India. The maximum equivalent noise level observed were 93.0 dB at 12:00-1:00 PM, 114.1 dB at 9:00-10:00 AM and 94.8 dB at 6:00-7:00 PM and 89.8 dB at 10:00-11:00 AM, 98.7dB at 6:00-7:00 PM and 88.5 dB at 8:00-9:00 PM during pre, during and post mauni amawashya in the year 2017 and 2018, respectively. The results of the study reflected that higher noise levels during mauni amawashya (bathing date) for both year 2017 and 2018, followed by pre and post mauni amawashya and the main reason for higher noise levels during bathing dates are heavy crowds, powerful sound systems, drum and other activities performed near the Sangam areas.
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Literature cited 1: Jamrah, A., A. Al-omari and R. Sharabi. 2006. Evaluation of traffic noise pollution in Amman, Jordan. Env. Monit. Assess., 120(1-3):499-525.
Martin, M.A., et al. 2006. Exposure affects relationships between road traffic noise annoyance and cost valuations in Valladolid, Spain. J. Appl. Acoustics. 67(10):945-652.
Literature cited 2: WHO. 2005. Occupational and community noise. World Health Organization, Geneva.
Bhat, S. 2003. Noise and the law. India together. pp 1-6.
ID: 65361
Title: Estimation Of Water Spread Area For Chembarabakkam Lake Using Remote Sensing
Author: R. Aravind Raj, Vidhya Lakshmi Sivakumar, Manoj Nallanathel and Ramalakshmi M
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (4) April. 21 page 471-475 2021.
Subject: Estimation Of Water Spread Area For Chembarabakkam Lake Using Remote Sensing
Keywords: Reservoir sedimentation, Chembarambakkam lake, Remote sensing, Sub-pixel approach
Abstract: Sedimentation in lakes and reservoirs are a serious threat to the storage capacity of the reservoirs. Quantification of reservoir sedimentation can be carried out using conventional methods but is time consuming. In this study, an attempt is made to estimate the water spread area and therefore, the volume of the Chembarambakkam lake, Chennai, India using a range of remote sensing and image processing techniques. Satellite images of the study area under investigation are used to derive the water spread area of the reservoir. With differences in elevation between various dates, estimates of reservoir capacity can be derived. An accurate estimation of the reservoir water spread area was achieved through the sub-pixel approach. The high accuracy of the estimated area by the sub-pixel approach is due to the incorporation of the purest and accurate endmember with the spectral unmixing approach. It could be observed that remote sensing is highly successful in the estimating the water spread area of the reservoir which could result in accurate quantification of sedimentation in reservoirs.
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Literature cited 1: Jain, S.K., P. Singh and S.M. Seth. 2002. Assessment of sedimentation in Bhakra Reservoir in the western Himalayan region using remotely sensed data. Hydrological Sci. J., 47(2):203-212.
Goel, M. K., S. K. Jain and P. K. Agarwal. 2002. Assessment of sediment deposition rate in Bargi reservoir using digital image processing. Hydrological Sci. J., 47(S1):S81-S92
Literature cited 2: ngole, N. A., R. N. Ram and P. Kumar. 2015. Assessment of sedimentation in Nanak Sagar reservoir of Uttarakhand: Using remote sensing technique. J. Env. Biosci., 29(1):17-21.
Merina, R. N. 2017. Evaluation of sediment using GIS approach in southern Tamil Nadu. Indian Ecol. Society. 44(2):179-184.
ID: 65360
Title: Application Of Monitored Natural Attenuation To Groundwater Contaminants – A Case Study Of Bhagwanpur Industrial Area, Uttarakhand
Author: Umesh Chandra, Chandra Kant Bhardwaj, O. P. Dubey and Geetanjali Kaushik
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (4) April. 21 page 466-470 2021.
Subject: Application Of Monitored Natural Attenuation To Groundwater Contaminants – A Case Study Of Bhagwanpur Industrial Area, Uttarakhand
Keywords: Natural attenuation, heavy metal, groundwater, contaminants, alluvium, biodegradation
Abstract: An industrial area has been developed in Bhagwanpur near Roorkee in Haridwar district of Uttrakhand. Due to growing industrial activities and urbanization the impact on natural resources especially on groundwater and soil has increased substantially. Consequently, the groundwater samples were collected from five identified locations in the vicinity of Bhagwanpur industrial area to monitor the groundwater. These water samples were analyzed for 19 drinking water quality parameters, such as colour, odour, temperature, pH, total hardness, alkalinity, chloride, TDS, nitrate, sulphate, fluoride and heavy metals, etc., using the BIS protocol. The values of most of the parameters chosen for the site samples for the Bhagwanpur area were found to be less than the permissible BIS limits during observation except for fluoride, copper, iron and arsenic at few sites. Despite the location of the sites within the industrial zone and increasing sub-urbanization, observance of the parameters within permissible limits indicate the potential role of natural attenuation of groundwater contamination in this case. Though, some natural attenuation can be provided by geochemical mechanisms that remove heavy metal contaminants from the aqueous phase, that is sedimentation and adsorption. Some concepts have been established to take advantage of the monitored natural attenuation (MNA) as a management option for the contaminated land and groundwater. Therefore, systematic monitoring of the groundwater comprehensive studies will clarify the possible mechanism of play.
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Literature cited 1: Wiedemeier, T.H., et al. 1999. Natural attenuation of fuels and chlorinated solvents in the subsurface. John Wiley and Sons, New york, USA.
ASTM. 1998. Remediation by natural attenuation (RNA) at petroleum release sites. ASTM E1943-98. American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA, USA.
Literature cited 2: Kedziorek, M.A.M., et al. 2013. Natural attenuation of heavy metals (Cd, Cr and Pb) in a water table aquifer underlying an industrial site. Procedia Earth Planetary Sci., 7:89-92.
Carey, M.A., et al. 2000. Guidance on the assessment and monitoring of natural attenuation of contaminants in groundwater. Environment Agency R and D, Dissemination Centre, Swindon, UK.
ID: 65359
Title: Drinking And Treated Water Assessment For Coliform Bacteria In A Tertiary Care Charitable Hospital
Author: Sharad Chand, C. S. Shastry, Shivakumar Hiremath, Juno J. Joel and C. H. Krishna Bhat
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (4) April. 21 page 261-265 2021.
Subject: Drinking And Treated Water Assessment For Coliform Bacteria In A Tertiary Care Charitable Hospital
Keywords: Coliform bacteria, Drinking water, Membrane filtration, Treated water
Abstract: Identification of coliform bacteria is extensively used to assess the bacteriological quality of water. The objective of the study is to analyze the drinking and treated water for the level of coliform contamination. A cross-sectional study was carried out for six months after obtaining ethical clearance. A total of 43 samples of drinking and treated water were analyzed for the presence of coliform bacteria by the membrane filtration method. The results obtained were compared with the reference value of the World Health Organization, Central Pollution Control Board of India and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board. Out of 18 samples collected from drinking water points, nine samples (50%) were found to be satisfactory and the remaining nine samples (50%) exceed the permissible range. Out of 25 treated water samples, seven samples (28%) were positive for coliform and the remaining 18 samples (72%) were negative. Suitable recommendations were given to the hospital infection control committee and maintenance department. Filters were calibrated, proper chlorine dosing was carried out and maintenance of filters was done. Coliform bacteria in treated were in permissible range of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and Central Pollution Control Board.
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Literature cited 1: Fatemeh, D., et al. 2014. Rapid detection of coliforms in drinking water of Arak city using multiplex PCR method in comparison with the standard method of culture (most probably number). Asian Pacific J. Trop. Biomed., 4(5):404-409.
Rompre, A., et al. 2002. Detection and enumeration of coliforms in drinking water: current methods and emerging approaches. J. Microbiol. Methods. 49(1):31-54.
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WHO. 1993. Guidelines for drinking water quality, (vol I, 2nd edn). World Health Organizations, Geneva.
ID: 65358
Title: Soil Quality Analysis Of Different Fallow Periods In Swidden Cultivation System Of Dhomara Hills, Assam
Author: C. Sharma and R. Payeng
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (4) April. 21 page 456-460 2021.
Subject: Soil Quality Analysis Of Different Fallow Periods In Swidden Cultivation System Of Dhomara Hills, Assam
Keywords: Physico-chemical properties, Soil organic carbon, Soil quality, Swidden, fallow period
Abstract: Swidden cultivation is practiced by tribes in hilly regions of northeast region of India. It is seen both as source of livelihood and environmental destruction. The study was conducted to assess the soil quality in different fallow periods of swidden cultivation in high elevation areas of Dhomara Hills of Assam. The important soil quality indicators, namely texture, temperature, moisture content, bulk density, pH, organic carbon, total nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were investigated in 5 stations under different fallow periods and compared with a nearby natural forest vegetation. The study revealed that different fallow periods under the shifting cultivation area differ in soil physico-chemical parameters. Different measures can be adopted for maintaining and restoring the soil fertility for long term success of a shifting cultivation system.
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Literature cited 1: Cramb, R., et al. 2009. Swidden transformation and rural livelihoods in Southeast Asia. Human Ecol.,37: 323–346.
Vliet, N.V., et al. 2012. Trends, drivers and impacts of changes in swidden cultivation in tropical forest-agriculture frontiers: A global assess-ment. Global Env. Change. 22: 418–429.
Literature cited 2: Ramakrishnan, P. S. 1992. Shifting agriculture and sustainable development: an interdisciplinary study from north-eastern India. In Man and the biosphere series. Pantheon Publications, Park Ridge, New Jersey.
Ranjan, R. and V.P. Upadhyay. 1999. Ecological problems due to shifting cultivation. Current Sci.,77:1246–1250.
ID: 65357
Title: Characterization Of Metallic Trace Elements In The Products Of Composting And Co-Composting Coming From The Sludge Of The WWTP Of Fez And The Pomace From The Region Of Ain Taoujdate (Morocco)
Author: F. El Fettahi, S. Njimat, L. Krim and S. Ibn Ahmed
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2021
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 41 (4) April. 21 page 451-455 2021.
Subject: Characterization Of Metallic Trace Elements In The Products Of Composting And Co-Composting Coming From The Sludge Of The WWTP Of Fez And The Pomace From The Region Of Ain Taoujdate (Morocco)
Keywords: Wastewater treatment plant sludge, Pomace, Co-composting, Metallic trace elements
Abstract: Sludge disposal is a major challenge for sewage treatment plant managers given their reputation as a high-risk source of environmental pollution. The objective of this study is to propose a way to eliminate and recover sludge from Fez wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), Morocco through its co-composting with pomace from Ain Taoujdate region (Morocco). The study focused on the production of three composts (C1, C2 and C3) from sludge and pomace, which differ in terms of their proportions of these two components (C1=1/1, C2=1/2 and C3=1/4). Composting is carried out in greenhouses using the method of turned over Andean trees for 105 days. The characterization analyses of the final product focused on the determination of the contents of the three composts, such as total chromium, lead, nickel, mercury and cadmium. This was necessary in order to evaluate the fate of the initial levels present in the starting sludge and to judge the quality of the composts through the standards provided. The co-composting thus carried out made it possible to significantly reduce all levels of the trace metal elements studied in the three composts. The reductions recorded for total chromium were significant as 81.9%, 88.9% and 93.7%, respectively in C1, C2 and C3; whereas they were 72.9%, 82.2% and 89.4%, respectively for lead in C1, C2 and C3. Nickel, mercury and cadmium levels also declined with relatively lower than initial levels. In general, all grades have declined and are believed to be due to leaching from watering applied during rollovers. The study of quality of the three composts (according to standard NF U 44-051) showed that compost C3 is the only compost that complies with the standards applied to the metallic trace elements studied. The total chromium content exceeding the applied standard will exclude C2 and C3 composts from the NF U 44-051 standard. Thus, the initial total chromium content, which averaged 1900 mg/kg, had a negative influence on the classification of these two composts.
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Literature cited 1: Liu, Y. and J.W. Tay. 2001. Strategy for minimization of excess sludge production from the activated sludge process. Biotech. Adv., 19:97-107.
Su, D.C., J.W.C. Wong and H. Jagadeesan. 2004. Implications of rhizospheric heavy metals and nutrients for the growth of alfalfa in sludge amended soil. Chemosphere. 56(10):957-965.
Literature cited 2: Hartenstein, R. 1986. Earthworm biotechnology and global biochemistry. Adv. Ecol. Res., 15: 379- 409.
Veglio, F. and F. Beolchini. 1997. Removal of metals by biosorption: A review. Hydrometallurgy. 44: 301-316.