Nature Environment and Pollution Technology

K. R. Venkatesh ¹, M. Rajendran ¹, A. Murugappan ²

Affiliations
1 Deptt. of Civil Engineering, CAS in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai-608 502, Dist. Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Deptt. of Civil Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar-608 002, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Urban environmental management is one of the most pressing issues as the urbanization trend continues globally. Among the challenges faced by urban planners is the need to ensure ongoing basic human services such as the provision of water and sanitation. The under-management of domestic sewage in many urban areas presents a major challenge. Prior to the selection of suitable treatment, the physico-chemical characteristics of domestic sewage have to be studied. From the city Chidambaram of Tamilnadu, domestic sewage samples were collected and analysed. Some of the parameters exceed the permissible limit for discharging in to surface waters prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board of India. A correlation analysis has been carried out among the parameters. The analysis is awfully realistic in wastewater management as well as safe disposal strategies.

Keywords

Domestic Sewage, Physico-Chemical, Characteristics, Correlation Analysis.

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A. Murugappan ¹, S. Gnanakumar ¹, G. Senthilkumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Civil Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar-608 002, T.N., IN

Abstract

Ever-increasing population and its increasing water needs due to improved life styles have led to more and more tapping of groundwater resources due to continuous deterioration of most surface water resources. This necessitates the urgent need to monitor the quality characteristics of groundwater being tapped for domestic activities. The study reported in this paper was undertaken to assess the physicochemical characteristics of shallow groundwaters in eight residential habitations of Usupur Village Panchayat near Chidambaram town in Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu State. The quality parameters namely, pH, total dissolved solids, total hardness, total alkalinity, chlorides, nitrates, fluorides and iron were analysed using standard procedures. The study revealed that the groundwater was not fit for drinking and cooking but with certain affordable ameliorations at household level it could be made fit for other domestic activities such as bathing, washing and gardening.

Keywords

Shallow Groundwater, Bore Wells, Water Quality, Usupur Village, Residential Habitations.

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