Contamination, Pollution and Quality

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December 16, 2022 In this article, we will understand how the WQM course is continuing to influence the needs of learners that come from diverse backgrounds. The course model also offers core insights to many others who would like to engage in a virtual training program.
During a WQM course, a field team member from INREM facilitating a demonstration
September 9, 2022 Highlights from a new report released by iFOREST
An old coal-fired power plant has been dumping vast quantities of ash out in the open for many years. (Image: Lundrim Aliu/ World Bank; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
September 5, 2022 In an attempt to present a perspective on how rivers are used and abused, a map of the Bengaluru rivers illustrate how waste flows through natural river corridors, polluting the rivers and altering their status.
Vrishabhavathi river flow at Thagachguppe Bridge, Kumbalgodu (Image Source: Paani.Earth)
August 27, 2022 Study looks at microplastic types in lakes of Ladakh
(Vinay Goel, Wikimedia Commons)
August 19, 2022 Better access to clean water coupled with health education to bring about changes in behaviour are critical to prevent exposure to dangerous cholera bacteria that lurk in untreated waters.
The hidden threat of cholera in India (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
August 11, 2022 This could lead to water quality crisis reinforcing the need for basin-specific management strategies
Around the world, more than a fifth of nitrogen released by human activity ends up in aquatic ecosystems (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Institutionalization of users' level - Water quality monitoring and surveillance in Gujarat - A report by WASMO
This report by the WASMO presents the impact of the Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance (WQM&S) Programme implemented in Gujarat. Posted on 26 Sep, 2011 11:39 AM

WASMOThe programme focused on community involvement in assessing and evaluating water quality.

Revised guidelines for the centrally sponsored scheme of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) - Ministry of Environment & Forests, 2011
The Ministry of Environment & Forests has recently revised the guidelines for the centrally sponsored scheme of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs). Posted on 25 Sep, 2011 06:03 PM


CETP

Image courtesy: www.projectsmonitor.com

Under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, every industry has to provide adequate treatment of its effluents before disposal, irrespective of whether it is in stream, land, sewerage system of sea. The small scale industrial units (SSI), which are presently defined as units whose plant and machinery are valued at less than Rs. 5 crore occupy an important place in the country's economy. The SSIs are a major contributor to the total industrial pollution load of the country. However, only a small fraction of the effluent discharge from these units is estimated to be treated as on date.

Evaluation of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) – A report by Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
The evaluation facilitates reprioritization/ reengineering of CPCB scheme with a view to increasing its efficiency, transparency and accountability. Posted on 25 Sep, 2011 02:41 PM

This evaluation report by the Indian Institute of Management (Lucknow) of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), a central institution established to set environmental standards for all parts of the country focuses on strengthening of CPCB and its preparedness to undertake various measures as suggested by environmental statutes.

Water for Indian cities - Government practices and policy concerns - Issue Brief - Observer Research Foundation
This brief from the Observer Research Foundation highlights the issues involved in improving urban water supply in India. Posted on 24 Sep, 2011 04:50 PM

The urban expansion in India has not been met by a similar expansion in infrastructure and basic services. This has severely affected the quality of urban life and economic growth.

State geology and mineral maps – Geological Survey of India Miscellaneous Publication Series
The entire modified and updated series of state geology and mineral maps by Geological Survey of India (GSI) is available here. Posted on 24 Sep, 2011 04:07 PM

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has been preparing state geology and mineral maps as a part of its Miscellaneous Publications series from time to time. During the span of three and a half decades since the first edition was published, enormous knowledge has been added in the sphere of geology of the areas necessitating revisions. The entire modified and updated series published at various points of time is available here.

Goa, going, gone – A film by Carmen Miranda on Goa’s mining
The film comes up with startling facts on the impact of mining in Goa. Posted on 24 Sep, 2011 03:03 PM

Goa, going, gone – A film by Carmen Miranda on Goa’s mining

As you may have assumed from its title, “Goa, going gone” is about Goa - - or more specifically, it’s about the environmental impact that is likely to result from the rampant mining that is underway in the state. Goa is being dug out of existence and gigantic craters expand across a 95 km long mining belt.

Idol immersion without pollution
A citizens' group initiative in Bangalore that is instrumental in reviving a dying lake attempts to protect it with innovative methods during a festival. Posted on 20 Sep, 2011 05:01 PM

Guest post by: Usha Rajagopalan

Coastal zone groundwater management: Need for legislation
Prakash Naik says that legislations should be made and implemented firmly to control indiscriminate drilling, unscientific well design practice and abstraction of groundwater. Posted on 20 Sep, 2011 02:22 PM
While planning for the coastal zone management, the groundwater component of the vulnerable zone is invariably ignored or neglected, as it is invisible to surface and needs indirect as well as modern scientific technologies to understand.
"Per capita water availability to reduce by 2025", says Droplets: e-Newsletter from Everything About Water - August 2011
Per capita water availability in India to reduce by 2025. Posted on 17 Sep, 2011 06:18 PM

Article and Image Courtesy: Everything About Water  

Every thing about water

Highlights from the August edition of Droplets e-newsletter published by the Everything About Water

  • India: Per capita water availability to reduce by 2025
  • WHO: New guidelines for safer drinking water supply systems
Assessment of Jalamani programme on stand alone water purification systems in rural India - A report by Centre for Media Studies
Stand Alone Water Purification Systems technology inefficiency is a major concern, the study suggests. Posted on 03 Sep, 2011 04:50 PM

UV Skidding TechnologyThis report by the Centre for Media Studies, New Delhi presents an assessment of the Jalamani programme of the Department of Drinking Water Supply, Government of India. The centrally sponsored programme commenced in 2008-09 aimed at installing simple Stand Alone Water Purification Systems (SAWPS) in rural schools to enable school children to have access to safe and clean water. The focus was on tackling bacteriological contamination and turbidity in ongoing rural drinking water supply programme.

The assessment study used both qualitative and quantitative techniques such as focus group discussions and in-depth interviews besides structured questionnaire for a variety of stakeholders and research questions. Another important aspect of the quantitative tools was testing of the raw and treated water samples. The study was undertaken in 320 schools spread across 20 districts and six states.

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