This document discusses various environmental indices used to measure air, water, and noise pollution levels. It describes the Pollutant Standard Index (PSI) which measures levels of 6 air pollutants and indicates their health effects. The Water Quality Index (WQI) is discussed, which uses test results for 6 parameters to determine water quality. Methods for calculating the WQI and interpreting its values are provided. Noise pollution indices and sources of noise pollution along with control measures are also outlined. In the conclusion, the author states that using environmental indices helps characterize existing conditions, collect and summarize data, communicate quality, and provide baseline data for impact assessments.

1. Ma Thet Hnin Hnin Su
Dip.EIA/EMS-1
Department of Mining Engineering
Presentation-2
Second Term
Date-January 13,2016
Some Important Indices for the
Affected Environment
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2. Introduction
 Affected Environment
 Pollutant Standard Index (PSI)
 Water Quality Index (WQI)
 Sources of Noise Pollution and
Control Measure
 Summary
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3. Affected Environment
 Air Quality,
 Built the New Environment,
 Climate Change,
 Economics,
 Fire and Fuels, Forest Vegetation,
 Lands Uses
 Natural Hazards
 Noise
 Water Quality
 Soil Erosion, etc.
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4. Air Pollution
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5. PSI means..,
 Pollutant Standard Index
 Provide;
◦ Accurate & easily undesirable information
about air quality
 six pollutant parameters
◦ sulphur dioxide (SO2),
◦ particulate matter (PM10)
◦ fine particulate matter (PM2.5)
◦ nitrogen dioxide (NO2),
◦ carbon monoxide (CO)
◦ ozone (O3)
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6. PSI’s Value
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7. PSI Value: Effect from Singapore
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8. The World Air Quality Index
(AQI)
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12. Water Quality Index (WQI)
 The WQI is based on the results chemical
tests:
1. Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
2. Fecal Coliform (FC)
3. pH
4. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
5. Turbidity
6. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), etc.
 These tests were chosen because they
significantly impact aquatic organisms
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13. Water Quality Index’s (WQI) Formula
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SIi =the subindex of ith parameter
qi = the rating based on concentration of ith parameter
n = the number of parameters
(Ramakrishnaiah et al, 2009)

14. WQI’s Value
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Source; Ramakrishnaiah, C.R., C. Sadashivalah and G. Ranganna,2009.
“Assessment of water quality index for the groundwater in Tumkur Taluk,
Karnataka State”, Indian J. Chem.,

15. Calculation of Global Water Quality Inde
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16. Lists of WHO guidelines for some
chemicals
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Chemical Unit Guideline Guideline
Type
Ammonia Mg/ L 1.5 Acceptability
Arsenic Mg/ L 0.01 Health
Cyanide Mg/ L 0.07 Health
PH - 6.5-8 Acceptability
Fecal Coliform counts/ 100mL 0 Health
Total dissolved
solids
Mg/ L 600-
1000;taste
Acceptability
Turbidity JTU 5 Acceptability

17. In Myanmar..,
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Water Quality Stations Ayeyarwady
Upper & Lower Basin
1.Myitkyina
2. Mandalay
3. Pakokku
4 Magwe
4. 5. Pyay
6. Henzada
7. Danubyu
8. Dedaye

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19. Noise Pollution
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20. Noise Pollution
Index
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Source; Central Pollution Control Board Committee

21. Sources of Noise Pollution and
Control Measure
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22. Noise Pollution Measure,
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24. Summary
 By using Environmental Index,
◦ preparing a description of the
environmental setting for the proposed
project
◦ Gathering and summarizing extant data
◦ Communicating information on existing
environmental quality
◦ Providing a basic data for impact
prediction and assessment
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25. Thank for Your Attention!!!
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