This article provides an overview on water pollution and sewage. Water is absolutely essential for the existence of life (animal or plant). It provides a wonderful chemical medium in which all biological and biochemical processes occur. Water dissolves various nutrients, distributes them to cells and removes waste products. About 60% of the human body is composed of water. One can [...]
Read this article to learn about the measurement of water pollution in sewage waste water with special reference to organic matter and pathogenic organisms. Measurement of Organic Matter of Sewage: The organic matter present in the sewage is regarded as biologically active, if it can be oxidized by the bacteria. On the other hand, the organic matter resistant to bacterial [...]
Ground Water Pollution: More and more people throughout the world, including India, are now dependent on ground water for drinking, agricultural and industrial use. In the recent past, ground water was considered generally pure and safe for drinking. However, recent studies have revealed that ground water sources are also facing major threats of pollution. Ground water is being polluted by [...]