Seasonal variation of Groundwater Iron in Chandrapur City

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1 IJEP 37 (3) : (2017) (Received on November 5, 2016) Seasonal variation of Groundwater Iron in Chandrapur City Rahul K. Kamble Sardar Patel College, Centre for Higher Learning and Research in Environmental Science, Department of Environmental Science, Chandrapur To ascertain seasonal variation of iron in groundwater of Chandrapur city of Central India, groundwater sampling was carried out by grab sampling method for summer, post monsoon and winter seasons of Groundwater from 22 sampling locations comprising of equal number of samples from hand pumps (11) and bore wells (11) were sampled. Iron concentration was estimated by Merck Iron Analysis Kit (Merck, Aquaquant Iron Analysis Kit, range ppm, Germany). Results revealed that iron concentration in groundwater varies from below detectable limit to 3.0 ppm, bdl to 5.0 ppm and bdl to 1.0 ppm for summer, post monsoon and winter seasons, respectively. The average iron in groundwater was found to be 0.34 ppm, 0.40 ppm and 0.58 ppm, respectively for summer, post monsoon and winter which was above permissible limit of Indian standard for iron (IS 2012, < 0.30 ppm). From the results it was observed that 31.81%, 27.27% and 13.36% samples had groundwater iron concentration for summer, post monsoon and winter seasons. Further observations showed no consistency in iron concentration in groundwater for summer, post monsoon and winter seasons in sampled locations except for Indira Nagar sample area (2.0 ppm, BW for summer and post monsoon seasons both and 0.5 ppm for winter season). Thus, seasonal variation of iron concentration in groundwater in study area was observed and it seems to be influenced by space and time. The plausible reason for presence of groundwater iron can be controlled by several intermixed processes including the natural water rock interaction and redox reactions in the liquid phase. Central India, Chandrapur, Groundwater, Heavy metal, Iron. 1*. Mr. Rahul K. Kamble, Assistant Professor, Centre for Higher Learning and Research in Environmental Science, Department of Environmental Science, Sardar Patel College, Chandrapur

2 IJEP 37 (3) : (2017) (Received on October 28, 2016) Wind Energy Project Where? Comparison of Renewable Energy Policies of Various States in India Neeraj Sharma and Rajat Agrawal Indian Institute of Technology, Department of Management Studies, Roorkee Energy, hitherto fuelled primarily by fossil fuels, has been a major driver for the overall socioeconomic development of mankind. However, fossil fuels are expected to get exhausted in the next few decades. This necessitates an increasing reliance on renewable sources, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, biomass and geothermal heat to mention a few. Of these wind has been found to be one of the most viable sources of renewable energy generation. Recognizing this impingent need, a leading energy company wanted to assess the best location for setting-up a wind power project in India. However, a considerable variation among the renewable energy policy incentives provided by various Indian states poses a challenge for this facility location decision. This work attempts to quantitatively compare the renewable energy policies of various states in India to enable a rational decision regarding the best state to locate a wind energy project. This is to be achieved through a critical evaluation of financial feasibility of setting up a 51 Mw wind power project in those states, factoring in the impact of their existing renewable energy policies. This analytical framework can also be utilized for comparison of renewable energy policies for wind across different geographical locations too. Renewable energy policy, Renewable sources, Wind energy, Sustainable development, Facility location, Financial evaluation. 1*. Mr. Neeraj Sharma, Research Scholar, Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee Dr. Rajat Agrawal, Associate Professor, Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

3 IJEP 37 (3) : (2017) (Received on November 5, 2016) Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Water of Beehar River, Rewa Kiran Singh 1, Skand Mishra 1 and Sangam Lal Dwivedi 2 1. Government TRS Darbar College, Rewa 2. Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Faculty of Science and Environment, Chitrakoot , Satna Rewa district is one of the divisional headquarters of Madhya Pradesh. It is known as the place of white tigers. It is situated about 536 km north east of capital Bhopal. It lies between longitude 81 3 and east and latitude and north, almost in the north east corner of Madhya Pradesh. Its area is 6287 km 2 and its width is about 105 km in the east-west and 65 km in the north-south direction. The Beehar river an important surface water source of Rewa town, is a tributary of the Tons river. It originates from the Vindhyan hill range near Amarpatan in the Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. Dissolved oxygen ranged from mg/l, mg/l, mg/l; biological oxygen demand ranged from mg/l, mg/l, mg/l; chemical oxygen demand value ranged from mg/l, mg/l and 8.77 to mg/l during winter, summer and rainy season, respectively. The physico-chemical parameters investigated during the present course of study indicated that the pollution level has reached to its soar. Beehar river, Physico-chemical, Rewa district, Surface water, Water quality.

4 - IJEP 37 (3) : (2017) (Received on June 9, 2016) Determination of Heavy Metals of Surface Water Bodies in Angul- Talcher Industrial Zone of Odisha Basanta Kumar Sahu 1 and Sarita Dehury 2 1. Forest and Environment Department, Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar Berhampur University, Department of Mathematics, Berhampur Input of heavy metals due to pollution is of prime concern in industrialized and urbanized areas. Angul-Talcher industrial zone of Odisha has become one of the hot spots in respect of industrial pollution. Realizing the problem, analysis of surface water samples collected from 7 locations of this industrial zone in respect of heavy metals, such as Cd, Cu, Pb, Fe, Zn and Ni was conducted in summer, rainy and winter seasons to know the status, seasonal variation and suitability for drinking purposes. It is found that Cd and Zn were within the desirable limit for drinking water in all the samples during the study period. Higher values of Fe, Pb, Ni and Cu were noticed in some water samples irrespective of seasons. Surface water, Water quality parameters, Heavy metals. 1*. Dr. Basanta Kumar Sahu, Junior Scientist, Forest and Environment Department, Secretari-at Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar Mrs. Sarita Dehury, Research Scholar, Department of Mathematcs, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur

5 IJEP 37 (3) : (2017) (Received on July 28, 2016) A Comparative Study of Ozone and NO2 at two Coastal Areas Along the Bay of Bengal I. Kartharinal Punithavathy, S. Vijayalakshmi and S. Johnson Jeyakumar T.B.M.L College, Post Graduate and Research Department of Physics, Porayar A systematic comparative analysis of ozone and NO2 has been carried out with the aid of one year observation at 2 coastal areas (Pondicherry and Karaikal) along the Bay of Bengal between October 2014 to September This study provides the first analysis of O3 and NO2 concentrations at both the study areas. It is observed that the ozone and NO2 concentrations are slightly by higher at Pondicherry than at Karaikal on a diurnal as well as on a seasonal scale. Ozone, NO2, Pondicherry, Karaikal, Diurnal, Seasonal. 1. Mr. I. Kartharinal Punithavathy, Associate Professor, P.G. and Research Department of Physics, T.B.M.L. College, Porayar * Ms. S. Vijayalakshmi, Research Scholar, P.G. and Research Department of Physics, T.B.M.L. College, Porayar Mr. S. Johnson Jeyakumar, Associate Professor, P.G. and Research Department of Physics, T.B.M.L. College, Porayar

6 IJEP 37 (3) : (2017) (Received on October 7, 2016) Monitoring of Effluent of Orient Paper Mill, Amalai and Son River Water District Shahdol M. K. Ahirwar and G.S. Gupta Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidhalaya, Department of Energy and Environment, Faculty of Science and Environment, Chitrakoot , Satna Orient Paper Mill (OPM) is located in Amalai and the biggest paper mill of Asia. Amalai is census town of Shahdol and Anuppur district combindly in the State of M.P. This report investigated the water quality of effluent from Orient Paper Mill and Son river water. Son river originates from Amarkantak and flows alongwith bank of Orient Paper Mill. Effluent samples of Orient Paper Mill and water samples of Son river were collected periodically from July to December, 2014 for this study. These samples were tested and analyzed to find the concentration of turbidity, ph, conductivity and total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), hardness, alkalinity, iron and zinc. Heavy metal iron analyzed with the help of atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) and zinc with inductively coupled plasma (ICP) method. The concentration of turbidity was found in higher mean values in effluent of Orient Paper Mill, sampling stations, SS-1 and SS-2 mostly. All effluent samples of Orient Paper Mill have higher conductivity with respect to BIS (2012) limit. Effluent, Son river water, Conductivity, Turbidity. 1. Mr. Mukesh Kumar Ahirwar, Research Scholar, Department of Energy and Enviro-nment, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gram-odaya Vishwavidhalaya, Chitrakoot, , Satna. 2. 2*. Dr. G. S. Gupta, Associate Professor, Department of Energy and Environment, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidhalaya, Chitrakoot , Satna.

7 IJEP 37 (3) : (2017) (Received on December 15, 2016) Analysis of Impact of Textile Dye Industries on Underground Water in Jaipur Region Avi Sharma, Lalita Ledwani and Anil Dutt Vyas Manipal University, Department of Civil Engineering, Jaipur In this paper an attempt has been made to study the impact of textile dye industries on underground water in Jaipur region and to design a low cost method for treatment of dye stuff wastewater. Samples of underground water from 3 different locations in the study area and wastewater from textile dying industries from various stages of dying were collected, to get a broad perspective on the impact of disposal of wastewater on groundwater quality and also to assess the potential adverse effects of wastewater from various stages of textile dying industries on environment, since it is directly being used for irrigation purposes. It was concluded that though not much harm has happened to the underground water in any of these locations but the same was not fit for drinking either. Out of the 3 locations, Bagru had the worst situation followed by Sanganer and Muhana. The unit successfully eliminated arsenic and lead fully and achieved about 75% reduction in fluoride, chloride and turbidity. Chemical oxygen demand got reduced from to mg/l, which was highly desirable for reuse by the industry itself.

8 IJEP 37 (3) : (2017) (Received on January 12, 2017) A Comparative Study of Random Disposal of Industrial Wastes and Wastewaters From Different Industries on the Water Quality Around Dhaka, Bangladesh Md. Mahmudul Islam 1, S.M. Ullah 2 and A.S.M. Mohiuddin 2 1. Government B.M. College, Department of Soil Science, Barisal 8200, Bangladesh 2. University of Dhaka, Department of Soil, Water and Environment, Dhaka , Bangladesh Random disposal of industrial wastes and effluents into the nearby water bodies from different industrial plant are polluting the water systems in Bangladesh. The present paper evaluates the extent of pollution of the water system due to random discharge of industrial wastes and effluents around Dhaka. For that, 9 industrial clusters at different locations in and around Dhaka were selected from which 31 wastewater samples were collected and analyzed. Parameters considered to study were ph, electrical conductivity (EC), conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), turbidity, dissolved oxygen (DO), NO2 - -N, NO3 - -N, NH4 + -N, SO4 2-, total alkalinity, PO4 3-, Cl -, Na, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Cu, Ni, Pb and Cd. After analyzing the wastewater samples, some polluting industries were identified. Among them, the worst industries were tanneries at Hazaribagh cluster, Dhaka as because, electrical conductivity, conductivity, total dissolved solids, NO2 - -N, NO3 - -N, NH4 + -N, SO4 2-, total alkalinity, PO4 3-, Cl -, Na, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Cu, Ni, Pb and Cd concentration in the wastewaters were found markedly high. Again, dissolved oxygen in those wastewaters at tannery industries were found the lowest with the highest turbidity. The ph at Demra-3 near II Tubes Mills Ltd., at Demra-3 was found extremely acidic with substantial amounts of NO3 - -N, NH4 + -N and Zn which might be due to the use of inorganic acids in galvanization processes. At Keranigonj-3, lead-storage battery industries also contributed extremely acidic ph value, huge amounts of sulphates and toxic concentrations of Zn, Cu, Ni and Pb to the wastewaters. But, ph and total alkalinity in the wastewaters at Gazipur-5 of Tongi near Haq Battery Industry was found high and also contributed high Pb, Ni and K concentration in the wastewater. Ca, Mg, Zn, Cu and Cd concentrations near textile dyeing, spinning and tannery industries at different locations were found high as well and above the permissible limit. Environmental pollution, Industrial waste, Wastewater, Toxic substances, Heavy metals, Tannery effluents, Textile dyeing, Water quality. 1*. Dr. Md. Mahmudul Islam, Professor, Department of Soil Science, Government B.M. College, Barisal-8200, Bangladesh.

9 2. Dr. S.M. Ullah, Professor, Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh. 3. Dr. A.S.M. Mohiuddin, Professor, Depa-rtment of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.

10 IJEP 37 (3) : (2017) (Received on November 2, 2016) Feature Article Emerging Trends of Eco-Friendly Marketing in India Sanjay Kumar Yadav 1 and Nikhil Yadav 2 1. Guru Ghasidas Vishvavidyalaya, Department of Management Studies, Bilaspur 2. Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Allahabad At present the increasing awareness of seriousness about environmental degradation has resulted in increasing ecological consciousness and desire to purchase eco-friendly products and services. Since the environment is continuously moving towards the worst, it has become a persistent public concern in the developed countries and has recently awakens developing countries to the eco-friendly movement. This paper is essentially exploratory in nature and has 2 objectives. Study has suggested to the marketers and organizations to follow the best practices to change the attitude of consumers to prefer eco-friendly products for sustaining the environment. Today a number of consumers comprehend that their purchase behaviour had a direct impact on many ecological problems. Just a decade ago, the term eco-friendly marketing or eco-friendly business strategy evoked visions of fringe environmentalism and adding cost to existing normal goods. Most of the industries had the perception that consumers are willing to buy products at best competitive prices and associate no value for environmental friendly products. Eco-friendly products, Eco-friendly marketing, protection of environment, Encouragement of environment friendly innovation. 1. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Yadav, Research Scholar, Department of Management Studies, Guru Ghasidas Vishvavidyalaya, Bilaspur. 2*. Mr. Nikhil Yadav, Research Scholar, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad