ID: 54907
Title: Agriculture runoff and its impact on water quality of a potable water resource, Bhopal (M.P)
Author: Ganesh Ram Namdev, Avinash Bajpai and Suman Malik
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Eutrophication, Chemical fertilizers, Organic fertilizers, Biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen , water quality
Abstract: Agriculture is linked with the survival of mankind. Increasing populations requires higher yields of crops to meet the growing demand of food, thus technolgical advancement for increased productivity has become mandatory for human existence. The use of chemical fertilizers in the catchment area of the Upper Lake has increased many fold hence residual impact of the chemical fertilizer as well as agriculture waste inflow in the lake has considerably increased the water pollution problem. The residues of the chemical fertilizer reaching to the Upper Lake with storm water enriched the lake water with the loading of nutrient. In present investigation several physicochemical parameters have been analyzed. Result shows that extra loading of the nutrient causes eutrophication that supports luxuriant growth of macrophytes.
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ID: 54906
Title: Godavari river water pollution due to industrial effluents seasonal variations in temperature and dissolved oxygen at Nanded, Maharastra, India
Author: J U Deshmukh
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Godavari river, Temperature, Dissolved oxygen, Industrial pollution.
Abstract: Godavari is life line for people living on the bank of the river. Godavari river is termed as southern Ganges, which is the main source of drinking water for the people living on the bank of the river. The present investigation was undertaken to determine the pollution strength of industrial effluents in terms of temperature and dissolved oxygen, that will be required for aquatic biota to maintain aerobic condition. The water samples were collected over a period of two year monthly from February 2000 to January 2002. In the present study values of temperature were maximum in May is 380C and minimum in December is 230C and values of Dissolved Oxygen were maximum 7.8 mg/L in winter and minimum 8.0 mg/L in summer. The values show that temperature and D.O content are inversely proportional to each other.
Location: 241
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ID: 54905
Title: Noise pollution- physiological disorders due to non implementations of laws
Author: K Someswari Devi and K Mythili
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Temples, hyper tension, stress, noise pollution
Abstract: In India every sentimetn, be religious, social, family activity, is manifested in a noisy way. Loud speakers and amplifiers are used without considering the inconvenience or annoyance it causes to a neighbor. Construction of temples in residential colonies has become the order of the day. Religious activities taking place in these temple using loud speakers and amplifiers which effects the health of the neighboring residents. Hence a survey has been conducted on 10 residential colonies with temple activities and collected the data from the local public with the help of a questionaire. The data reveals that 20-25% of the people are suffering from insomnia, hypertension, nausea, fatigue and behaviour and emotional stress. The results of the data are corelated against population increase. The paper also focus on violation of Laws while constructing temples.
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ID: 54904
Title: Assessment of groundwater quality for drinking purpose in Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, India
Author: S Samson and K Elangovan
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Groundwater, Hydrochemical facies, Groundwater chemistry, Piper, Schoeller ' s classifications
Abstract: Geochemical investigations of the groundwater samples from Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu were carried out to asses the quality of groundwater used for drinking purpose during the premonsoon season. Seventy three samples were collected all over the district except the areas of structural hills. The collected samples were tested for the following parameters "electrical conductivity, turbidity, pH, total hardness, iron, chlorides, total dissolved solids, calcium, magnesium, potassium manganese, sulphate, nitrate, nitrite and total alkalinity". The test results were interpreted using Indian standard specification IS:10500-1991 and statistical plots. Higher values of turbidity, total hardness, total dissolved solids, sulphates and total alkalinity influence the quality of groundwater of the study area however some of the samples collected from east, west and central part of the study area are found to be potable. Turbidity is high in the groundwater samples collected from the locations along the river bank which envelops the study area at south west side. The groundwater qualities of north and south side of the study area are unsuitable in any one of the parameters governing the quality.
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ID: 54903
Title: Water quality assessment and population prediction of Meerut city: A case study
Author: Ahmad Ashfaq, Anwar Khursheed and Ashish Sharma
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Water demand, Groundwater quality, population estimation, deterioration, depletion
Abstract: With the increase in population, rise in living standard of people and increase in boundary of Nagar Nigam the water demand has increased. The water demand includes requirement of cantonment, industrial and commercial areas. Rapid expansion of the city would take place near rural areas, industries and roads. The various parameters evaluated for the assessment of water quality included pH, DO, turbidity, TDS, chlorides and Iron. The methods adopted for the prediction of future population were included Arithmetic Increase Method, Incremental Increase Method Geometric Increase Method and State Urban Average Method. The average of first two methods was taken for the design purpose. This paper presents the existing water supply sources, present and future population estimation, present water demand and future expansion of the Meerut urban areas and identifying water quality deterioration and ground water depletion.
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ID: 54902
Title: Groundwater hydrogeochemistry of Bhuvan agiri block, Chidambaram taluk, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India
Author: K Karthikeyan and S Poongothati
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Hydro geochemistry, Groundwater quality, Ionic concentration, Gibb ' s plot
Abstract: Groundwater geochemical concentration was studied in Bhuvanagiri Block to understand the ionic source and its suitability for drinking and irrigational purposes. Geologically the area consist of crystalline rocks of Archaean age, older sedimentary rocks of the cretaceous age and younger sedimentary of the Mio-Pliocene age. About 16 bore well samples were collected at different locations and the analyses were carried out for the major cations and anions. The data were analysed using software WATCLAST and interpreted with Gibb ' s diagram. The range of chemical concenration of cations such as Ca, Mg and anion like Ca, Mg and anions like Cl, So4, NO3 values were 14.0 to 136.0 mg/1,06 to 38.0 mg/L and 15.0 to 364.0 mg/L, 7.0 to 151.0 mg/L 1.0 to 27.0 mg/L respectively. The range of concentration of Fe and F were between 0.03 to 0.266 mg/L and 0.1 to 1.0 mg/L respectively. The result shows that most of the sample locations are not exceeding the maximum permissible limit. To understand the geochemical facies and its source, data were interpreted with Gibb ' s diagram. The study shows that the present amount of ionic concentration is mainly from source rock of the study area. The hydro geochemical characters are not detrimental to soil and agriculture activities of the study area.
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ID: 54901
Title: Sublethal effect of sugar factory effluent on food consumption and growth of freshwater fish, Rasbora daniconius
Author: V B Kakade, Y K Khillare, J P Sarawade adn T S Pathan
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Sugar factory effluent, food consumption, growth, Rasbora daniconius
Abstract: The effect of sublethal concentrations 2.2% (1/5) and 1.1% (1/10) of the Sugar Factory effluent on food consumption and growth of the fish, Rasbora daniconius were studied in the laboratory for a week. It was observed that the control fish showed normal food intake and growth. The food intake and growth reduced in fishes exposed to sublethal concentrations of Sugar Factgory effluent as compared to control. The study shows that sugar factory effluent brings out various physiology disorders in the fish, Rasbora daniconius. Thus, the release of this effluent around water bodies should be monitored and controlled.
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ID: 54900
Title: Assessment and characterization of various physico-chemical parameters of soil of Amanishah-Nala and its surrounding areas of Jaipur city (Rajasthan, India)
Author: Amit Kumar Rawtani and C P Singh Chandel
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Soil pollution, Physical-chemical parameters, Alkalinity, Micronutrients
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of some physical and chemical soil parameters in Amanisha-nala of Jaipur City during monsoon session (June-September 2009) and to access the quality of soil for determining its suitability for agricultural and irrigation purposes. Physical-chemical parameters of soil such as pH, EC, available organic-carbon, phosphate, potash and Micronutrients such as Zn, Fe, Cu and Mn were analyzed. Soil samples from twenty one sites of Amanisha-nala were taken during monsoon session. The analysis of soil samples shows that soil is slightly alkaline in nature regarding to pH which is somewhat not permissible for irrigation and agricultural purposes. Further there is a problem of alkalinity in three soil samples out of twenty one samples, however all the value of EC come in permissible range. The percentage analysis of organic carbon shows low level in the entire soil samples whereas only 8 samples show high level of phosphate and potash shows medium level. The mean concentration of Micronutrients is in order of Fe>Mn>Zn>Cu (in ppm).
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ID: 54899
Title: Heavy metal pollution in river Gomti at Lucknow city
Author: Suresh K Arya, Amarika Singh, Arvind Mathur and D C Rupainwar
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Water pollution, pollution, heavy metals, river water, pre-monsoon, post-monsoon, river Gomti
Abstract: Industrial and domestic wastewater produces wastewater of complex nature which contains organics, suspended solids, oil, grease and heavy metals which are polluting water bodies to a great extent. Heavy metals are amonst one of the pollutants, which cause severe threats to humans and the environment and in some cases; soil, water and food are also polluted by heavy metals. Due to their easy accessibility for disposal of wastewaters, surface waters are most vulnerable to pollution. Rivers play a major role in assimilation or carrying off the municipal and industrial wastewater and run-off from agricultural land. In present study Gomti River at Lucknow was found to be affected by heavy metal pollution during the post-monsoon season in the entire period of investigation.
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ID: 54898
Title: Alternations of biochemical indices in Cyprinus carpio (Linn) exposed to sublethal concentrations of cypermethrin (25% EC)
Author: P Neelima L, Cyril Arun Kumari and N Gopala Rao
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Cypermethrin, Cyprinus carpio, Toxicity, biochemical parameters
Abstract: Freshwater fish Cyprinus carpio were exposed to sub-lethal concentrations of synthetic pyrethroid, cypermethrin (25% EC) for 5, 10 and 15 days. Biochemical parameters such as carbohydrate, protein and lipid content in gill, muscle and liver were studied. All biochemical parameters were found to decrease as a function of sublethal concentrations of pesticide cypermethrin was evidenced. Dose as well as exposure period depended statistically significant (P<0.05). Reduction in biochemical contents in gill, muscle and liver of Cyprinus carpio are advocated as bioindicators of water borne pesticide stress.
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ID: 54897
Title: Bioindicators and water quality of Red hills Lake
Author: Haseeb Banu K, Susithra S, Lucky R and Nausheen Dawood
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Red Hills Lake, Bioindicators
Abstract: Recently there has been a serious concern about the declining water quality in streams and rivers of Chennai. Monitoring of natural water bodies alone cannot detect the source of aquatic pollution. Hence, a biological approach is applied to detect the nature of pollution. In this study bioindicators present in the Red Hills Lake were identified. The study indicates the presence/absence of a number of bioindicators provides an ideal information about environmental quality or status of pollution load of the Red Hills Lake. The details of the bioindicators are discussed in the present study.
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ID: 54896
Title: Aerosol individual particle characterization in Tuticorn city using SEM-EDS technique
Author: K Sivaramasundaram and P Muthusubramanian
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: PM10- Particle analysis-Particulate pollution-SEM-EDS
Abstract: The respirable particulate matter in the ambient air of Tuticorin city was analysed for chemical characterization using Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (SEM-EDS). The results confirmed the contributions of industrial emissions, wind blown and traffic induced re-suspended road dust to the ambient concentrations. The results also confirmed the contributions of the automobile and bio-mass burning emissions to the recorded ambient concentrations.
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ID: 54895
Title: Determination of fluoride in rural areas of Guntur district Andhra Pradesh, India
Author: Chandaluri Subba Rao, B Sreenivasa Rao and A V L N S H Hariharan
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Water quality parameters, Guntur District, Fluoride content, Andhra Pradesh
Abstract: Chemical analysis of well and bore well water samples was carried out from sixteen sampling stations of Guntur District (Rural area) for a period of 3 months from October 2009 to December 2009. The analysis of differetn parameters namely- temperature, pH, color and fluoride were carried out as per standard methods. The results indicate that the fluoride in some sampling stations was above the permissible limits.
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ID: 54894
Title: Assessment of groundwater quality index around Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, India
Author: Kandasamy Jothivenkatachalam and Arjunan Nithya
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Water quality, Ground water, Physico-chemical prameters, Correlation and Regression study
Abstract: The people of Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, mainly depend on ground water for drinking purpose. Due to the low quality of ground wate, people are affected by innumerable diseases. The present study attempts to bring an acute awareness among the people about the quality of ground water by taking water samples from specific locations for analysis. The experiment analyses its various Physico-chemical and biological parameters such as pH, Electrical Conductivity, TDS, Na+, K+,Ca+, Mg+, Cl-, SO42-,NO3-, F-, BOD and COD etc,. The results are compared with standards of WHO, USPH and ICMR. A systematic correlation and regression study showed significant linear relationship among different pairs of water quality parameters.
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ID: 54893
Title: Evaluation of ground water quality of Ujjain City
Author: Ashish Pawar, Sarita Sharma, Ashok Sharma and Sanjay Verma
Editor: Dr. R. K. Trivedy
Year: 2011
Publisher: EM International, Vol 30 (1), 2011
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Pollution Research
Keywords: Ground water, Ujjain City, wells, GWQI
Abstract: To examine suitability of ground water for drinking and domestic purpose at Ujjain city in Madhya Pradesh water quality analysis was made by taking different ground water samples. Ten ground water samples from boreholes and wells were randomly collected in three seasons. Pre-monsoon, during monsoon and post monsoon water samples were taken for the analysis. These samples were taken in the month of April, August and September in the year 2010. The samples were analyzed with reference to the World Health Organization (WHO) standards and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Physico-chemical parameters were studied and results of the analyses revealed that the water samples were slightly acidic (near neutral) (pH 5.9 to 8.1), and that the water samples were suitable for drinking, and domestic purposes.
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