Impact of improper disposal of solid waste on ground water quality A case study
The present study has been made to evaluate the ground water quality of Samba town of Jammu division of J&K state. The solid waste generated in urban areas is increasing day-by-day. Many municipalities and corporations are facing the problem of managing lar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Action for Sustainable Efficacious Development and Awareness
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Environment Conservation Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.environcj.in/index.php/ecj/article/view/2018 |
| Summary: | The present study has been made to evaluate the ground water quality of Samba town of Jammu division of J&K state. The solid waste generated in urban areas is increasing day-by-day. Many municipalities and corporations are facing the problem of managing large volumes of solid waste generated in their area. One of the alternatives for disposal of solid waste is filling the depressions, drains, nallah, open spaces etc. In the present study, a big nallah flowing through Samba town carries huge load of pollutants in the form of refuse and waste water opens at many places into self-created garbage pits. Ground water monitoring was carried out at two stations around garbage pit to assess the ground water quality of band pumps used by the residents of the area for domestic and other uses. The study revealed that the quality of ground water, however, conform to the drinking water quality standards but there is need for periodic evaluation of various water quality parameters as well as adoption of proper water quality management practices as natural quality of groundwater is being degradaed near the garbage pit.
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| ISSN: | 0972-3099 2278-5124 |