Understanding the Impact of Industrialisation on Potable Water Quality in the Lower Shivalik Region of Himalayas and its Geographical Analysis

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Sharma, Mamta Chhabra^{; ; *} | Baxi, Shalini | Sharma, Kaushal Kumar^; | Sharma, Sandeep Kumar | Patel, Shashank^;

Affiliations: Department of Chemistry, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007, India | Department of Chemistry, Aditi Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110039, India | Department of Geography, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007, India | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110067, India | Department of Chemistry, Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110015, India

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding Author. mamta610@gmail.com

Abstract: Shivalik region is well known for increasing industrialisation subjected to govt. policies and other factors for setup. Massive industrialisation has a serious impact on the natural resources and surroundings. In the study, the effect of these industries has been studied on water resources. Various physiochemical parameters viz. pH, conductance and others were determined to ensure the quality of water. The concentration of heavy metals was estimated through Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (A.A.S). Findings revealed shocking facts about the drastic change in the physiochemical parameters including metal-ion concentrations. The level of these metal-ions was found to be much higher than permissible limits and can be subjected to untreated effluent from the industries. Survey results have been merged liable on personal observations and the interaction with stakeholders.

Keywords: Heavy metals, socio-economic impact, survey, chemical analysis

DOI: 10.3233/AJW230033

Journal: Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 11-18, 2023