Pollution status and water quality assessment in pre-monsoon season: A case study of rural villages in Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Shukla, Bishnu Kant; Gupta, Aakash; Sharma, Pushpendra Kumar; Bhowmik, Anit Raj

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2020.03.823

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“…Depending on the intended water parameters of concern, chemical, physical and biological characteristics of water were analyzed or monitored. pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and temperature were the major parameters that were measured for water quality [2,8,[15][16][17][18].…”

Section: Quality Parameters Of Water Samples Analyzedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physico-Chemical Analysis of Groundwater in Noida-Ghaziabad Region

Singh¹,

Singh²,

Garg³

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Groundwater quality in Noida and Ghaziabad has been decreasing in recent years as a result of industrial operations and pollution. The primary goal of the present work is to investigate the groundwater quality indicators in the various key locations of Noida and Ghaziabad. Different physico-chemical characteristics of groundwater in these locations were investigated in order to quantify the influence of these parameters on the environment in general and human health in particular. pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), Alkalinity, chemical oxygen demand (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD), total hardness, carbonates, bicarbonates, turbidity and chlorides were measured. pH, TDS, alkalinity, hardness, and chloride content were found to be 7.35-9.05, 0-30 mg/l, 140-975 mg/l, 170-335 mg/l, and 39.90-939.70 mg/l respectively. The acquired results were compared to the permitted limits set by the Indian water quality standard IS:10500-2012 and recommendations were made to improve the water quality of the study region in order to make the groundwater suitable for consumption.

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Section: Quality Parameters Of Water Samples Analyzedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Physico-Chemical Analysis of Groundwater in Noida-Ghaziabad Region

Singh¹,

Singh²,

Garg³

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…Toxic algal bloom is commonly indicated by the presence of toxin-producing-cyanobacteria species such as Anabaena , Microcystis , Oscillatoria , and Nostoc , harmful to human and animal health (Serrano and DeLorenzo 2008 ; Jurczak et al 2018 ). The degraded ponds were abandoned for any use and becomes a breeding ground for disease-causing vectors (Toor et al 2011 ; Shukla et al 2020b ; Goyal et al 2021 ). The waterborne diseases in India affect approximately 37 million peoples which cost 73 million working days/year (EllenMacArthur-Foundation 2016 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Current Status of Ponds in India: A Framework for Restoration, Policies and Circular Economy

Yadav

Goyal

2022

Wetlands

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Healthy pond ecosystems are critical for achieving several sustainable development goals (SDG) through numerous ecosystem services (e.g., flood control, nutrient retention, and carbon sequestration). However, the socio-economic and ecological value of ponds is often underestimated compared to the larger water bodies. Ponds are highly vulnerable to mounting land-use pressures (e.g., urban expansion, and agriculture intensification) and environmental changes, leading to degradation and loss of the pond ecosystem. The narrow utilitarian use-based conservation fails to recognize the multiple anthropogenic pressures and provides narrow solutions which are inefficient to regenerate the degraded pond ecosystem. In this paper, we holistically examined the legal challenges (policies) and key anthropogenic and environmental pressures responsible for pond degradation in India. The country is strongly dedicated to attaining SDG and circular economy (CE) through aquatic ecosystem conservation and restoration. Considerable efforts are required at the administration level to recognize the contribution of pond ecosystem services in attaining global environmental goals and targets. Worldwide restoration strategies were reviewed, and a framework for pond restoration and conservation was proposed, which includes policies and incentives, technologies such as environmental-DNA (e-DNA), life cycle assessment (LCA), and other ecohydrological measures. Nature-based solutions (NBS) offer a sustainable and cost-effective approach to restoring the pond’s natural processes. Furthermore, linkage between the pond ecosystem and the CE was assessed to encourage a regenerative system for biodiversity conservation. This study informs the need for extensive actions and legislative reforms to restore and conserve the pond ecosystems. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13157-022-01624-9.

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“…Similar studies can be found for all the countries located in the Ganges Plains and even Assam. Most of them are related to water quality in Haryana (e.g., Kumari et al, 2007;Singh et al, 2007;Rout, Sharma, 2011;Ali et al, 2018;Duggal et al, 2017;Duggal et al, 2021), Uttar Pradesh (e.g., Goyal et al, 2022;Shukla et al, 2020;Idrees et al, 2020), Bihar (e.g., Kumar et al, 2016;Thakur et al, 2021;Xu et al, 2021) and West Bengal (e.g., Patra et al, 2023;Biswas et al, 2023), or to groundwater fluctuations and agricultural consequences (e.g., Sharma et al, 2022;Guchhait et al, 2023). Besides water quality challenges and contaminations (Chetia et al, 2010;Bora, Goswami, 2017), Assam faces the additional challenge of sedimentation in its rivers and reservoirs, which reduces water storage capacity and negatively impacts hydropower generation (Saikia, Mahanta, 2021).…”

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Environmental challenges of the Northern Indian plains and their implications

Bjelajac¹,

Bubalo-Živković²,

Lukić³

2022

Zb Depart geogr, turizam i hotel

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The Northern Indian Plains are facing severe environmental challenges that threaten the health and well-being of millions of people in the region. Deforestation, soil degradation, water pollution and scarcity, and poor air quality are some of the major environmental issues that require urgent attention. Deforestation in the region has resulted in the loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and reduced water availability. Soil degradation is another major issue in the region, resulting from unsustainable agricultural practices, overuse of chemical fertilizers, and erosion caused by deforestation. It has also reduced soil fertility, resulting in lower crop yields and reduced agricultural productivity. Using chemical fertilizers and pesticides has also led to water pollution, affecting the health of people and animals who rely on these water sources. Water scarcity and pollution are major challenges in the region, with many people having limited access to clean and safe drinking water. The pollution of water sources due to industrial and agricultural activities has further compounded the problem, leading to waterborne diseases and various health issues. Finally, air pollution is a major environmental challenge in the Northern Indian Plains, with high levels of particulate matter and other pollutants affecting people's health in the region. Burning crops, vehicular emissions, and industrial activities contribute to poor air quality, leading to respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular disease, and other health issues. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the mentioned environmental challenges in the Northern India Plains by utilizing contemporary literature and evidence-based research to establish its findings.

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Pollution status and water quality assessment in pre-monsoon season: A case study of rural villages in Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Cited by 18 publications

References 3 publications

Physico-Chemical Analysis of Groundwater in Noida-Ghaziabad Region

Physico-Chemical Analysis of Groundwater in Noida-Ghaziabad Region

Current Status of Ponds in India: A Framework for Restoration, Policies and Circular Economy

Environmental challenges of the Northern Indian plains and their implications

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