Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research
Volume 10, Issue 1 (2023)
Published
Table of contents
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A Study of Groundwater Contamination of Patiala District as a HOT SPOT in Punjab
Abstract: Patiala is a part of Malwa belt of Punjab which has reported highest contamination due to heavy metals and other ionic pollutants in groundwater. The Department of Water Supply and Sanitation's (DWSS) Punjab Statement on Water Quality Monitoring and Mitigation paints a dismal picture of Punjab's current water quality situation. It is estimated that around 50% habitations are having poor quality of water due to high contamination of arsenic, iron, …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Drawbacks of the Water Monitoring System
Abstract: Water quality stands as a paramount determinant influencing human existence. Purity tests for the water must often be performed immediately. There will need to be testing at multiple locations if the area to be studied is large. If the geographical area under consideration is extensive or large, testing will need to take place at multiple locations within that area. Continual assessments of the water's quality will be difficult and time-consuming. …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Challenges and Possible Solutions in Plastic Pollution
Abstract: Plastics are extensively utilized in numerous industries due to their long-lasting nature, affordability, and adaptability, becoming an essential component of the worldwide economy. As societies produce waste, only a small portion of it is recycled, while the rest ends up in different ecosystems, causing harm to the environment and living organisms. The environmental degradation caused by plastics has raised significant concerns regarding their disposal. Nowadays hazardous waste is a serious …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Study of Heavy Metal Ions and Its Removal from Wastewater by Using Activated Carbon as Waste Tire Rubber
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify various methods that are available for treating industrial waste water using different methods. The effluent stream released from the industries carries various hazardous chemical compounds and heavy metal ions. Heavy metal pollution has become a critical environmental challenge facing the world nowadays. Hence it has become important to eliminate those heavy metals from the effluent due to their toxicity.
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Solid Waste Management Perceptions and Practices in Pujehun Town Southern Sierra Leone
Abstract: Solid waste management is one of the most visible environmental and social issues facing Sierra Leone and is having a worrisome dimension with the growing urbanization rate. The need for economic growth to accommodate aspirations for an improved standard of living tends to disproportionatelyescalate the rate of waste generation. Pujehun town does not have a clear waste management plan (WSMP) despite the rapid population increase, this compounding issue has strained …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 36–53 Read article