Hindon
Pollution potential of pesticides in the Hindon river – A research report by the National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 22 Jun, 2010 08:07 AMThe study attempts to find out the pollution potential in the Hindon river, a polluted river in western Uttar Pradesh. Qualitative and quantitative estimation of pesticides was done using gas chromatography. Among various organic, inorganic and biological water pollutants, pesticides are very dangerous and harmful because of their carcinogenic properties. Pesticides are bio-accumulative and relatively stable and therefore require close monitoring.
Variation of soil moisture characteristics in a part of the Hindon river catchment - A research report by the National Institute of Hydrology
Posted on 22 Jun, 2010 08:03 AMThe study attempts to do a field and laboratory determination of soil moisture characteristics such as particle size distribution, hydraulic conductivity and soil moisture retention curve in a part of the Hindon river catchment and studies the variation of these along the river in its upstream reach.
The Janhit Foundation study of water pollution in the Hindon River of Western Uttar Pradesh
Posted on 12 Aug, 2009 10:13 AM"Gasping for Breath" is a study by Janhit Foundation on water pollution in the Hindon river of Western Uttar Pradesh. This substantial scientific report details the gross contamination of the Hindon River with heavy metals and pesticides, and the subsequent contamination of the underlying groundwater water aquifer that his has caused. Consumption of this contaminated groundwater as a drinking water source is shown to be having a devastating effect on the health of the local population.