Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research
Volume 8, Issue 3 (2021)
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Table of contents
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Assessment of Human Health Risk Factors Associated with Using Portable Water from the River Benue at Makurdi
Abstract: The non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risk posed to children and adults by Cadmium, Nickel, Zinc and Lead concentration in River Benue water were evaluated in this study. Sampling for the metals was conducted on three locations in transect of north bank, middle stream and south bank making a total of nine stations. These metals were estimated as hazard index (HI) which took into account the combined effects from the heavy metals …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Comparative Investigation on Drinking Water Quality of Dams in Ranchi Area
Abstract: Physical, biological, and chemical aspects of water cause alterations in its quality, which are influenced by physical and environmental activity. The quality of water has a significant impact on public health. Unfortunately, more than a billion people in developing countries do not have access to adequate water supplies. According to the World Health Organization, up to 80% of all sickness and disease in the world is caused by poor sanitation …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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A Study on the Efficacy of Bilwadi Yoga in Purifying the Polluted Water
Abstract: It's time to re-discover India's ancient and traditional water purifying methods using herbs and seeds, which cleanse the water while retaining its natural benefits. Ayurveda has mentioned the environmental toxicology in terms of Janapadodwamsa in broad way. Environmental toxicology comes under purview of the Agada tantra and has wide scope for research Therefore, “An experimental study on the efficacy of Bilwadi yoga on polluted water”, was chosen to evaluate scientific …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 19–30 Read article
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Water Pollution: Its Impact on the Human Health: Causes and Preventions
Abstract: In India, water pollution is a big issue. This problem has gotten much worse in recent years as India has become more industrialized and urbanized. Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies; it occurs when pollutants are dumped into water bodies, either directly or indirectly, without proper treatment to remove dangerous substances. Any chemical, physical, or biological change in the quality of water that has a deleterious effect on …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 37–42 Read article