This document summarizes key issues related to water and health in India. It notes that groundwater is a major water source but is often polluted by chemicals and microbes from industrial, agricultural, and domestic waste. This pollution leads to many waterborne diseases. Specific problems discussed include high levels of fluoride, arsenic, and chromium from industrial pollution that cause health impacts. Untreated sewage and poor sanitation also contribute significantly to water pollution and public health issues. Local solutions discussed include reviving traditional water bodies and improving water management, treatment, and hygiene practices.
Water scarcity is the lack of sufficient available water resources to meet water needs within a region. It affects every continent and around 2.8 billion people around the world at least one month out of every year. More than 1.2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water.
Cities are usually viewed as sinks; pulling in water resources for domestic and industrial needs. But they can also be seen as sponges as they release water. Usually , however, this is of decreased quality. But if we can make better use of this contaminated water, we can help avert resource crises in the future.
Presentation is an attempt to showcase role and importance of water as a gift of nature and as critical element for the sustainability of humanity, flora and fauna, and needs to be preserved, protected, promoted so as to make it universally available to all living organsim occupying space on this planet
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Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) are becoming valuable platforms for innovative water and energy technologies. There are a number of key drivers for end users that are encouraging a more system based approach to water and energy management on WWTP campuses including: drought (and the corresponding need for greater water reclamation), integration of renewables and storage, energy efficiency and demand response practices to match load with energy supply, overarching decarbonization strategies, system resiliency and reliability, and higher standards for water quality.
This presentation describes the transformation of WasteWater Treatment Centers to Resource Centers.
Water scarcity is the lack of sufficient available water resources to meet water needs within a region. It affects every continent and around 2.8 billion people around the world at least one month out of every year. More than 1.2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water.
Cities are usually viewed as sinks; pulling in water resources for domestic and industrial needs. But they can also be seen as sponges as they release water. Usually , however, this is of decreased quality. But if we can make better use of this contaminated water, we can help avert resource crises in the future.
Presentation is an attempt to showcase role and importance of water as a gift of nature and as critical element for the sustainability of humanity, flora and fauna, and needs to be preserved, protected, promoted so as to make it universally available to all living organsim occupying space on this planet
2017 wwtp presentation y20170524 final linkedinnonotesJim Dodenhoff
Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) are becoming valuable platforms for innovative water and energy technologies. There are a number of key drivers for end users that are encouraging a more system based approach to water and energy management on WWTP campuses including: drought (and the corresponding need for greater water reclamation), integration of renewables and storage, energy efficiency and demand response practices to match load with energy supply, overarching decarbonization strategies, system resiliency and reliability, and higher standards for water quality.
This presentation describes the transformation of WasteWater Treatment Centers to Resource Centers.
This presentation made by me for student exchange program selection in my university, unfortunately i didnt pass it, so I hope it can be useful for others :)
This presentation made by me for student exchange program selection in my university, unfortunately i didnt pass it, so I hope it can be useful for others :)
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1. WATER AND HEALTH
A Presentation by:
Sundaresan Subramanian (“Subi”)
at the 13th International Conference
Organized by:
India Development Coalition of America (IDCA), Chicago
at IIT Rice Campus, Wheaton, IL
On October 17, 2015
2. Incredible India!
An ancient country that traditionally worships the five elements
- severely impacted now by the abuse of the same elements!
3. Water and Health
A Snapshot of Current Water Scenario in India
• Groundwater – a major source of water in the country
• Water sources polluted by chemicals and microbes
• Waterborne infections cause majority of sicknesses
• Many critical issues related to water and health
4. Water Pollution in India
Some Media Reports
• “An alarming 80% of India’s surface water is polluted”
(WaterAid, an international organization working for water -TOI, June 28, 2015)
• “Water pollution making Aravali villagers sick”
(TOI, September 29, 2015)
• “Water Leads to Ailments in Pallavaram”
(New Indian Express, August 18, 2014)
• “70% of India’s water supply is polluted with sewage effluents”
(United Nations Children’s Fund Resource report - India Water Portal)
5. Water and Health
Water - Boon or Bane?
• Water pollution leads to life-
threatening diseases
• Major parameters of concern:
Fluoride
Arsenic
Chrome, Salt
Dyes and Chemicals
Sewage
Microbes
6. Water and Health - Key Issue # 1
1. High Fluoride
Health Impact
Solution
Fluoride Removal Unit
7. Water and Health – Key Issue # 2
2. Arsenic
Health Impact
• Highly carcinogenic
• Skin lesions,cancers in the
liver, lungs, kidney, bladder
Solution
Arsenic Removal Unit
Issues: Poor Maintenance, Clogging
8. Water and Health - Key Issue # 2
2. Arsenic – In-situ treatment
• Replaces conventional “pump and treat” systems
• Demo project thru’ a CSG grant initiative in WB
• Many companies implemented such projects
9. Water and Health - Key Issue # 3
3. Chromium
• Untreated Chromate industrial waste in TN
• Yellow-leachate percolates through ground
• Contaminates soil and ground water all around
• A critical issue for long - yet to be addressed!
10. Water Quality and Health - Key Issue # 3
3. Chromium in Tanneries
• Tanneries use chromium salts and tanning liquor
• Clusters have Common Effluent Treatment Plants
• Salt used for hide and skin preservation
• High salinity of effluents impact water quality
• Need innovative technologies for salt reduction
11. Water and Health - Key Issue # 4
4. Dyes and Chemicals
• Used widely in the textile and garment industries
• Polluted effluents flow into water-bodies; leads to
• Skin diseases, respiratory problems and gastritis
• Serious concern to farmers, livestock and residents
• Clusters have Common Effluent Treatment Plants
but problems persist
12. Water and Health - Key Issue # 5
5. Sewage
The Water & Sanitation Crisis in India
• Huge and Growing population;
• Poor hygiene practices
• 302 Class I cities and 467 Class II towns with
no sewage treatment facilities
• Over three-fourths of the sewage flows
untreated into water sources, causing stink,
breeding insects impacting human health
13. Water and Health - Key Issue # 6
6. Bio-pollution
• Microbial contamination - a predominant form
of pollution in surface water bodies
• Leakage through aging water supply and
sanitation systems
• Contamination of water sources by leaching
of sewage
• Poor public hygiene practices
• Severe impact on human health
14. Water and Health
Challenges
• Multiple sources of pollution: rural, urban, and industrial
• Water pollution is predominantly manmade
• Poor management, lack of concern, unclear laws, corruption,
indifferent attitudes and aging systems contribute to the issues
• Pressing need to address critical issues innovatively
15. The Way Forward
• Shift focus to local management, control and distribution
• Relook how we manage our water resources
• Plan on Sustainable groundwater management
• Protect and prioritise local waterbodies –like ponds and wells
• Reducing industrial water footprint
• Recycling and reuse of waste water
16. Some Local Solutions
Pudukkulam – a very old unpolluted drinking water
pond in Pudukottai still in existence!
Ram sagar, an old pond recently revived by
villagers, in Bapu Gaon, Rajasthan
17. More Local Solutions
This step-well near the Karnimata temple in the Aravalli region is among the
several water bodies revived by a civil engineer in Rajasthan
18. Water and Health
Recommendations
• Outreach through public/private partnerships; innovative
environmental campaigns; awareness & hygiene education
• Rehabilitate old wells with purification equipment
• Water harvesting, or capturing and storing pure rainwater
Surprisingly, sometimes the old ways are the best!