The biological agents viz. fungi and bacteria (Pseudomonas sp.) were tried to develop a suitable technology for purification of industrial effluent. Pure culture of Pseudomonas sp. and locally isolated fungi sp. from mix industrial effluents were utilized in the study. The laboratory study was carried out to know the tolerance of Pseudomonas sp. against different heavy metals concentration.
The sugar industry is an important and growing part of China, in general, and of Guangxi province, in particular. This growth poses scientific and engineering challenges for dealing with the environmental impacts of the industry.
The wastewater generated from textile industries of Bhilwara city is studied for its characterization. Wastewater of textile industry was found to contain a high degree of pollutants with high TDS and suspended solids. The wastewater is highly colored and viscous due to dyestuff and suspended solids respectively.
The data on flow, BOD, COD, TSS and TDS were collected from the common effluent treatment plant (CETP) for the period from June '96 to November '96. The data were analysed to assess the performance of the CETP in terms of removal efficiency for the above mentioned parameters. The original design of individual units in the CETP were scrutinized for their authenticity.
THE COVER story of this issue of Down To Earth proves that Indian companies have a considerable potential to reduce wastes and hence, their waste treatment costs. Last year, India became the first
Ludhiana: Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has included names of four members from the industry in the high-level committee constituted for fixing norms at inlet and outlet of common effluent treatment plants to be set up in Ludhiana.
Pigeon pea was grown, in the field, at the experimental farm of Mathura Oil Refinery, in the presence or absence of biofertilizer, using TW (treated wastewater of the refinery) or GW (ground water) as
State inaction, public protests block facilities Lax laws are only part of the problem. India does not have enough treatment facilities for the hazardous waste it generates
