There are 900 persons per kilometer in the ganges basin, which ends up. Report on water quality trend of river yamuna in delhi from 20152019 january 2020. From 117 tonnes per day tdp in 1980 to 276 tdp in 2005. Its source is at yamunotri, in the uttarakhand himalaya. Extensive studies have been carried out by several researchers on heavy metal pollution of river ganga. River can be divided into five segments on the bases of hydro. As gap i addressed only a part of the pollution load of. Today i will tell you about pollution in river yamuna of india and its causes. River pollution every time it is brought up in a meeting, it is darted away from. Sometim es people ignore it and does not understand that the activities by human being is responsible for ganga river pollution such as temple waste dumped into river, holy dip, and cremation. Under gap i, pollution abatement schemes were taken up in 25 classi towns in three states of u. The river enters delhi relatively clean but by the time it flows out, its a toxic cocktail of sewage, industrial waste and surface runoff, says an environmentalist.
River can be divided into five segments on the bases of hydrological and ecological conditions. Study area and methods the yamuna river, 76 km is the largest tributary of the ganga river. Jul 07, 2017 pollution the yamuna, indias most polluted river video guardian india correspondent michael safi takes a journey along the yamuna river. The yamuna river case study of a polluted river in india. The bengali, who says he is 95, operates a tiny float on the river, lifting refuse from the surface that he sells on the weekend. A man covers his mouth as he walks along the river bank. What are the pollutants present in the yamuna river. A case study of yamuna water pollution munich personal repec. This ppt also talks about elinor ostram principle for management of slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Pollution of the ganges or ganga, the largest river in india, poses significant threats to human health and the larger environment. People change the topic rapidly hoping to skate past the truth and to the bigger problem. Starting rainy season the water quality is worsen due to washout different waste, chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides and fall into the river. Some disturbing facts river yamuna, the reason for delhis existence, has suffered heavily from pollution in the last few decades.
It originates from yamunotri glaciers in the lower himalayas at an elevation of approximately 6387 meters. Pollution status of yamuna river, india a national concern. If the data gathered by the dpcc postimmersion on ganesh chaturthi in 2018 and 2019 is any indication, the river water saw a significant reduction in pollution levels. The water of these rivers is not fit for drinking near cities and industrial areas. Pdf impact of industrial pollution on yamuna river.
It is obvious from the study that the river water quality is affected by the presence of industries. Jun 24, 2015 the yamuna is one of the most important rivers of north india. Water pollution, which is a major environmental concern of india, is the. Water quality monitoring of yamuna river by using gis based. Biochemical oxygen demand bod load has increased by 2. We are continuously monitoring the river, said dr n p shukla, chairman, pollution control board. Severely polluted with human waste and industrial contaminants, the river provides water to about 40% of indias population across 11 states, serving an estimated population of 500 million people which is more than any other river in the world. During rainy season the water quality is better than others time. The largest source of water pollution in india is untreated sewage. The 20 kilometres stretch of river in the capital has one of the highest levels of industrial pollution in the country. Some, like sikander sheikh, make their living off the pollution.
There are 29 cities, 70 towns ands of villages located along the ganges basin vass, 2010. Water pollution is a serious problem in india as almost 70 per cent of its surface water resources are contaminated by biological, toxic, organic. The relationship of bod and cod of river water for three rivers in malaysia are investigated over a period of one year. Most polluted river in india yamuna river my india. Pollution and conservation of ganga river in modern india. The river ranks among the top 10 dirtiest rivers of the world, along with the ganga. The quality of the river is severely affected by the discharge of. To address river pollution, certain measures of river cleaning have been taken by the governments ministry of environment and forests in twelve. Other sources of pollution include agricultural runoff and unregulated smallscale industry. It passes through uttarakhand, haryana, delhi, and uttar pradesh. An introspection article pdf available in international journal of current microbiology and applied sciences 310. It flows through the states of delhi, haryana and uttar pradesh, before merging with the ganges at allahabad. If we were to look at any other river in the world, the ganges would be the most polluted by quite the margin. Jun 19, 2017 yamuna river continues to suffer taking a stroll on the banks of yamuna is a luxury that is no longer affordable.
Yamuna river, polluted by industrial effluent youtube. Local trash is dumped into the ganges along with sewage and factory waste. River yamuna figure 1 is the largest tributary of the river ganga. Stretching 855 miles across the north of the country. The yamuna river, which is the lifeline of delhi, is one of the mostpolluted river in the country. Most of the river water is drained out of irrigation canal at haridwar. The ganges river, a holy river that was once pure himalayan mountain water has turned into a slimy monstrosity.
Aug 03, 2015 this ppt is about the river pollution in india talks about sutlej river and koovam river. The present sarsuti river which originates in the shivalik hills in himachal and haryana border and merges with ghaggar river near pehowa is the palaeochannel of yamuna. Most of the rivers in india are not polluted near their sources. In the case of religious and environmentalist activities around the yamuna river, it is the latter strand that dominates. Study of amount of oxygen bod, od, cod in water and their. The pollution of the ganges river is reaching skyrocketing proportions. This is the prime reason for deterioration of yamuna river water quality from urban agglomeration of. With an annual flow of about 10,000 cubic metres cum and usage of 4,400 cum of which irrigation constitutes 96 per cent, the river accounts for more than 70 per cent of delhi. May 11, 2016 the river enters delhi relatively clean but by the time it flows out, its a toxic cocktail of sewage, industrial waste and surface runoff, says an environmentalist. The second is the kanpur policy itself, which we do not argue to be. Even with the disgusting and unhealthy conditions of the ganges, people are still worshipping the river because of its holy reputation. The river yamuna is considered as the largest tributary of river ganga.
Pilot project on off river reservior in yamuna september 2019. The barrages formed on the river are playing a major role in escalating the river pollution. The yamuna river, which is the lifeline of delhi, is one of the mostpolluted river in the. The pollution of the yamuna river from domestic discharges from delhi, ghaziabad, noida, faridabad, mathura and agra has rendered the river unfit for any use. The capital of the nation, delhi is the major contributor of pollution in the yamuna river, followed by agra and mathura misra, 2010. Introduction river yamuna with a total length of around 1,370 kilometres 851 mi, is the largest tributary of the river ganga. Apr 05, 2015 the level of water pollution in yamuna is not same all through the year. In india, central pollution control board cpcb, central water commission. Heavy metal pollution of the yamuna river india environment portal. The yamunotri temple on the river, dedicated to goddess yamuna. Current condition of the yamuna river an overview of flow. Apr 15, 2014 yamuna river, polluted by industrial effluent. However, many are polluted in the plains because of runoff from agricultural land, discharge of industrial effluents, and domestic sewage. Further, the dilution capacity of the river is reduced due to significant water abstraction, leading to greater deterioration of the river.
Water pollution in yamuna river hard and soft water. With delhi dumping the most 58% waste in the yamuna, and almost all efforts to cleaning it is failing, the river is fast turning into a vast sewage. Although government officials are focusing on larger problems, river pollution has a negative affect on the community because. The yamuna river once had clear blue water but now the river is one of the most polluted rivers in the world especially around new delhi. Causes and remedies 279 1990 klt 580, attributed right to clean water as a right to life in article 21. The objective of this study is to assess the pollution status of river water quality by detecting nutrient concentrations and wqi which is then finally depicted using geographical information system gis. About 85 percent of the pollution is caused by domestic and industrial sources. Jul 07, 2017 some, like sikander sheikh, make their living off the pollution. The poor condition that has been brought about by the negligence of us humans has only exacerbated despite the governments efforts. Pollution the yamuna, indias most polluted river video guardian india correspondent michael safi takes a journey along the yamuna river.
River yamuna is one of the most polluted rivers of the india. Currently, we are identifying 14 new places for monitoring the quality of. The yamuna, indias most polluted river video global. The human right to water, indias yamuna river, and the. Even its treated water can kill you a study published in the international journal of engineering sciences and research technology concluded that even the expensive water treatment plants were incapable of treating the polluted water, and that the water was unfit for any purpose. Most rivers, lakes and surface water in india are polluted due to industries, untreated sewage and solid wastes. What are the major causes of pollution in yamuna river. Yamuna changed its course to the east due to a shift in the slope of the earth. Oct, 2016 yamuna river is one of the most polluted river in india. Impact of pollution on river yamuna sewage treatment. Jan 07, 2014 the yamuna river once had clear blue water but now the river is one of the most polluted rivers in the world especially around new delhi. In india, the cpcb and its constituent regional boards have the power to make or revoke pollution orders and to order any remedial measures. It merges with the ganga at allahabad in uttar pradesh. Yamuna river is one of the most polluted river in india.
Water pollution is a major environmental issue in india. Since 1994 in india, enormous quantities of polluted water. Water quality status of yamuna river and its toxic effects on humans. See more ideas about river, water pollution and environmental pollution. Review article heavy metal pollution of the yamuna river.
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