In this work, the author classifies various human activities that cause pollution, discusses water pollution in detail according to their characteristics, and takes a general view of water pollution taking into effect the legal regime existing in India. In this context, an attempt has been made to assess the quality of water in the Jayakwadi reservoir. For the study of water quality important parameters such as pH, TDS, Temperature, EC, BOD and COD are considered.
Water is one of the most indispensable resources and is the elixir of life. The value of surface water lies not only in its widespread occurrence and availability but also in its consistent good quality. Water pollution is a health hazard to people, and can be damaging to the environment. Therefore, it is necessary to manage the water quality of hydrological sources and predict the impact of contaminants on them. Water quality models can be used for a variety of different purposes, including analysing pollutant spills and predicting long-term water quality of surface water. In the recent years, environmental monitoring through regular assessment of water quality has become a crucial factor in the exploitation or conservation of aquatic resources. Control of water pollution has reached primary importance in development and a number of developing countries.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 Water Getting Polluted
3 Water borne issues
4 A Case study
5 In to Water Conservation
6 Kuttanad- Kerala: An experimental approach
7 Conclusion
8 References
Objectives & Core Themes
The primary objective of this work is to assess the critical state of water quality in the Kuttanad region of Kerala, India, while examining the broader global and local challenges of water pollution, its impact on human health, and the efficacy of current conservation strategies and management policies.
- The global crisis of water pollution and its impact on biodiversity and human health.
- Methodological approaches to water quality modelling, including neural networks and statistical analysis.
- Case studies on the environmental and health impacts of solid waste management on water sources.
- An experimental assessment of water quality parameters (pH, temperature, turbidity, etc.) in Kuttanad.
- Evaluation of governmental policy frameworks and the necessity for improved water conservation practices.
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Kuttanad- Kerala: An experimental approach
The Kuttanad region is unique in Kerala with respect to its geographic and physiographic settings. This uniqueness is further emphasised by a less common reclamation process of impoldering whereby the region is carved out from backwaters. The geographic and physiographic peculiarities have their manifestations in the form of unusual natural environmental problems. Survival of life and sustenance of agriculture in this vulnerable ecosystem is possible only by mitigating the impacts of these problems through modification of the natural system. These modifications in the form of developmental projects, in turn, induced new sets of adverse environmental impacts. In lower Kuttanad, the agriculture is below the water level and there is a pumping out of water from paddy fields to river. Hence, the present study has been done with an aim to determine the water quality parameters in both upper and lower areas of Kuttanad, Kerala, India.
Summary of Chapters
1 Introduction: Provides an overview of the importance of water as an indispensable resource and discusses the global challenges of water pollution and the need for scientific quality management.
2 Water Getting Polluted: Explores the definitions, sources, and categorization of water pollution, detailing the anthropogenic and industrial factors that lead to the degradation of water quality.
3 Water borne issues: Analyzes the link between contaminated water and the rise of communicable diseases in India, while reflecting on historical perspectives of nature conservation.
4 A Case study: Examines a specific field study regarding the impact of municipal solid waste management at the Vilappilsala Panchayat and its effect on local water contamination.
5 In to Water Conservation: Reviews various governmental initiatives and the limitations of current policy frameworks in addressing non-point source water pollution.
6 Kuttanad- Kerala: An experimental approach: Details the materials and methods used to analyze physicochemical parameters in the Kuttanad region and discusses the resulting water quality data.
7 Conclusion: Summarizes the study's findings on the variance of pollution indices and the utility of the experimental approach in Kuttanad.
8 References: Lists the academic literature and reports utilized throughout the research.
Keywords
Water quality, water pollution, Kuttanad, surface water, environmental monitoring, wastewater, public health, water conservation, neural network, modeling, salinity, dissolved oxygen, contamination, ecosystem, reservoir.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary scope of this work?
The work provides a comprehensive overview of water pollution issues, ranging from global environmental perspectives to local case studies in India, specifically focusing on the Kuttanad region in Kerala.
What are the central thematic areas covered?
The text focuses on the causes of water pollution, health risks associated with contaminated water, the role of governmental policy, and experimental methods for assessing water quality parameters.
What is the primary research goal?
The goal is to determine the water quality parameters in the upper and lower areas of Kuttanad and to provide a preliminary tool for analyzing pollution levels in this unique ecosystem.
Which scientific methods are employed in the study?
The research utilizes physicochemical testing methods, including the use of pH analyzers, thermometers for temperature, seechi discs for turbidity, and titrations for dissolved oxygen, salinity, and phosphate content.
What does the main body of the text discuss?
The main body covers the definition of pollution, the correlation between water contamination and disease, case studies on waste management, and the detailed experimental results from the Kuttanad region.
How can this work be characterized by its keywords?
It is best characterized by terms such as water quality, environmental monitoring, water pollution, public health, and Kuttanad ecosystem.
What specific findings were reported for the Kuttanad region?
The study found that parameters like temperature, pH, and turbidity were relatively consistent, while dissolved oxygen was higher in upper Kuttanad, and dissolved carbon dioxide and salinity were higher in lower Kuttanad.
What impact does the Vilappilsala waste treatment plant have on the area?
The study indicates that the plant contributes to serious water contamination, affecting the drinking water source of the Karamana River and leading to health concerns among local residents.
Why is neural network modelling discussed in the context of water quality?
Neural networks are identified as an effective tool for managing complex, non-linear environmental data and addressing uncertainties in water quality forecasting that traditional models struggle to resolve.
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- Vinitha S Babu (Author), 2014, Water pollution. Its impact on health and the environment and the need for water conservation, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/535716
