Effects of Wastewater and Industrial Pollution on Ahmedabad Drinking Water Quality
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| contents | <p><strong><em><span>Abstract</span></em></strong></p> <p><em><span>Water pollution is a serious problem for the environment and public health, particularly in rapidly expanding cities like Ahmedabad, India.<span> </span>This study examines how sewage and industrial pollution affect the quality of drinking water in Ahmedabad, highlighting the sources, levels of contamination, and associated health risks.<span> </span>Untreated sewage discharge and industrial effluents from the chemical, textile, and pharmaceutical industries are the main causes of high concentrations of heavy metals, nitrates, and microbiological contaminants in surface and groundwater sources. Water quality analyses reveal high amounts of toxins over the permissible limits set by regulatory bodies, which might lead to gastrointestinal infections, neurological disorders, and other long-term chronic illnesses.<span> </span>The report emphasizes the critical need for improved sewage treatment facilities, enhanced water quality monitoring, and stricter industrial wastewater regulations in order to safeguard the public. This research paper explores the adverse effects of wastewater discharge and industrial pollution on the quality of drinking water in Ahmedabad, a rapidly urbanizing city in Gujarat, India. With increasing industrialization and population growth, the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated industrial effluents and domestic sewage into nearby water bodies has become a major concern. The study highlights how pollutants such as heavy metals, chemical toxins, and biological contaminants enter the Sabarmati River and groundwater sources, which are primary suppliers of drinking water in the region. Using data collected from field surveys, water quality testing reports, and environmental studies, the research evaluates key parameters including pH, turbidity, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS), and the presence of hazardous substances. The findings reveal significant contamination that poses serious risks to human health, including gastrointestinal diseases, neurological disorders, and long-term organ damage. The paper further examines the failure of existing wastewater treatment systems and the lack of stringent enforcement of environmental regulations. Recommendations include stricter monitoring, sustainable industrial practices, improved treatment infrastructure, and public awareness initiatives. This study aims to contribute to the development of effective policies and community actions for safeguarding drinking water resources in Ahmedabad. </span></em></p> |
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| spellingShingle | Effects of Wastewater and Industrial Pollution on Ahmedabad Drinking Water Quality Joshi, Megha Water contamination, Industrial effluents, Wastewater management, Sabarmati River pollution, Groundwater quality, Environmental health, Drinking water safety, Urban water crisis. <p><strong><em><span>Abstract</span></em></strong></p> <p><em><span>Water pollution is a serious problem for the environment and public health, particularly in rapidly expanding cities like Ahmedabad, India.<span> </span>This study examines how sewage and industrial pollution affect the quality of drinking water in Ahmedabad, highlighting the sources, levels of contamination, and associated health risks.<span> </span>Untreated sewage discharge and industrial effluents from the chemical, textile, and pharmaceutical industries are the main causes of high concentrations of heavy metals, nitrates, and microbiological contaminants in surface and groundwater sources. Water quality analyses reveal high amounts of toxins over the permissible limits set by regulatory bodies, which might lead to gastrointestinal infections, neurological disorders, and other long-term chronic illnesses.<span> </span>The report emphasizes the critical need for improved sewage treatment facilities, enhanced water quality monitoring, and stricter industrial wastewater regulations in order to safeguard the public. This research paper explores the adverse effects of wastewater discharge and industrial pollution on the quality of drinking water in Ahmedabad, a rapidly urbanizing city in Gujarat, India. With increasing industrialization and population growth, the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated industrial effluents and domestic sewage into nearby water bodies has become a major concern. The study highlights how pollutants such as heavy metals, chemical toxins, and biological contaminants enter the Sabarmati River and groundwater sources, which are primary suppliers of drinking water in the region. Using data collected from field surveys, water quality testing reports, and environmental studies, the research evaluates key parameters including pH, turbidity, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS), and the presence of hazardous substances. The findings reveal significant contamination that poses serious risks to human health, including gastrointestinal diseases, neurological disorders, and long-term organ damage. The paper further examines the failure of existing wastewater treatment systems and the lack of stringent enforcement of environmental regulations. Recommendations include stricter monitoring, sustainable industrial practices, improved treatment infrastructure, and public awareness initiatives. This study aims to contribute to the development of effective policies and community actions for safeguarding drinking water resources in Ahmedabad. </span></em></p> |
| title | Effects of Wastewater and Industrial Pollution on Ahmedabad Drinking Water Quality |
| topic | Water contamination, Industrial effluents, Wastewater management, Sabarmati River pollution, Groundwater quality, Environmental health, Drinking water safety, Urban water crisis. |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16723384 |