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Status of water quality in India – Reports by the Central Pollution Control Board for 2007, 2008 and 2009

This post presents reports on  the status of water quality in India  by the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests  for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009. These reports present the outputs of water quality monitoring done under the project on Monitoring of Indian Aquatic Resources (MINARS). This helps in evaluating the nature and extent of pollution control required, and effectiveness of pollution control measures already in existence. It also helps in drawing the water quality trends and prioritising pollution control efforts.
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Status of water quality in India – A report by the Central Pollution Control Board (2009)28.76 MB

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New Delhi, DL, India
Latitude: 28.635308, Longitude: 77.224960

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Sanitation - The hygienic means of promoting health - Indian Journal of Public Health

This article published in the Indian Journal of Public Health highlights the importance of sanitation as hygienic means of dealing with health of populations and presents the history and the definition of sanitation and highlights the sanitation situation in the context of India.  India stands second among the worst places in the world for sanitation after China. Millions of Indians currently lack access to adequate sanitation and are forced to dispose off their excreta in unimproved and unsanitary conditions. Those who suffer from lack of this basic need, also tend to be victims of poverty, ill health and an overall poor quality of life.Read More

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India - Water resources management sector review - World Bank (1998)

This background report on Rural Water Supply and Sanitation by the World Bank, as a part of the Water Resources Management sector review, dwells on the policy and constraints of this sector, institutional and financial issues related to sector reform process and advocates an approach/plan to bring about radical reforms in the sector. Read More

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Seven Steps to Hygiene - An educational booklet by Utthan

BookletThis document is an educational booklet on sanitation and hygiene published by Utthan, which works towards empowering women's groups to seek clean and adequate quality of water for all.

The booklet includes the details of seven steps that can be undertaken to attain sanitation and hygiene. The details have been explained in a manner that is simple and understandable and includes illustrations that are self explanatory and easy to follow.

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  1. Use and protection of water sources
  2. Managing drinking water
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    Seven Steps to Hygiene (English) - An initiative by Utthan (2009)3.91 MB

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Bhavnagar, GJ, India
Latitude: 21.770170, Longitude: 72.142921

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Groundwater contamination and rural water treatment in Gujarat: A discussion paper by CAREWATER

carewaterThis discussion paper by Carewater INREM Foundation deals with groundwater contamination and rural water treatment in Gujarat. The State is characterized by varied hydrogeology and vast areas are faced with typical groundwater quality problems like fluoride. Much of the coastal groundwater is saline while the alluvial tract is marked with inland salinity.Read More

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Surendranagar, GJ, India
Latitude: 22.718729, Longitude: 71.637669

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Groundwater quality monitoring and evaluation in Sagar district – A research report by National Institute of Hydrology

The report presents a hydrochemical study of the groundwater of Sagar, Madhya Pradesh carried out during 1996 to examine the suitability of water for drinking and irrigation purposes. Under the study, thirty-five water samples representing the shallow groundwater of the region were collected during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons in the month of June and November 1996 respectively.Read More

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Groundwater quality monitoring and evaluation in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh by NIH (1996-97)574.69 KB

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Sagar, MP, India
Latitude: 22.270000, Longitude: 79.430000

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Groundwater quality evaluation in Doon valley of Dehradun– A research report by National Institute of Hydrology

In this report, the suitability of groundwater of the Doon valley, Dehradun has been demonstrated on the basis of standards prescribed by BIS and WHO. The groundwater quality of the valley has been studied during 1996 to examine the suitability of water for irrigation and drinking purposes. Twelve water samples representing the shallow groundwater of the valley were collected during the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons and analyzed for various constituents, viz. pH, conductance, total dissolved solids, alkalinity, hardness, chloride, sulphate, phosphate, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium.Read More

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Groundwater quality evaluation in Doon valley of Dehradun by NIH (1996-97)677.4 KB

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Dehradoon, UL, India
Latitude: 30.321434, Longitude: 78.031928

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Transportation behavior of lindane in different types of soil – A research report by National Institute of Hydrology

The report deals with the transportation behavior of lindane, a pesticide used commonly in the agricultural and public health sectors in India, through sandy and loamy soils. The contamination of groundwater by pesticides is a worldwide problem because of their tissue degradation and carcinogenic nature. They are bio-accumulative and relatively stable and therefore, require close monitoring.

The pesticides used for agricultural, forestry and domestic activities leach into the groundwater and therefore, it is very important to study their transportation behavior in different types of soil media.Read More

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Transportation behaviour of lindane in different types of soils by NIH (1999-2000)605.65 KB

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Roorkee, UL, India
Latitude: 29.860324, Longitude: 77.893305

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A baseline survey of groundwater quality in coastal aquifers of Andhra Pradesh - A research report by National Institute of Hydrology

The study provides an analysis of groundwater quality to identify probable pollution or contamination in coastal aquifers of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. Sampling surveys have been conducted in the months of May 99, August 99 and November 99 and about 186 water samples were collected from shallow wells, filter points, canal water and rainwater. The spatial and temporal variations of water quality parameters are presented in the report. Read More

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Trace analysis of pesticides by gas chromatography – A research report by National Institute of Hydrology

The report attempts to do a trace analysis of pesticides using gas chromatography technique. Pesticides are bio-accumulative and relatively stable, as well as toxic or carcinogenic, and therefore, require close monitoring. The identification and quantification of pesticides in different water bodies is a very important part of water analysis. The gas chromatography technique is considered appropriate, as most of the pesticides are volatile at the working temperature of gas chromatography. However, a pre-derivatization of a very few pesticides may be required prior to the analysis.Read More

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