INTRODUCTION Salinity: It is defined as the quantity of soluble salt in a water body or saltiness of a water body. Soil Salinity: It is defined as the concentration of salt in the soil. Salinization: The rising concentration of salt in the soil is called salinization. Common Salts: The common salts that trigger the process […]
Solid Waste Management Techniques
INTRODUCTION Solid Waste Management: Solid waste management is a process of actions and activities that are employed to manage waste that is being produced from various sources. It includes all actions from the collection, transportation, to the final disposal of waste. For more info about solid waste, check out: Solid waste – types, sources, and […]
Solid waste – Types, Sources, and Effects
INTRODUCTION Solid Waste: Solid waste is often named garbage or trash. It is described as discarded material or garbage that is produced as a result of human or animal activities. TYPES OF SOLID WASTE There are two main categories of waste that are biodegradable waste and non-biodegradable waste. a) Biodegradable: Biodegradable waste is a type […]
Land/Soil pollution – Causes, Effects, and Control
INTRODUCTION Land/ Soil Pollution: Land pollution is also known as soil contamination or soil pollution. It is defined as the degradation of land/soil due to the presence of chemicals, liquid materials, waste, or xenobiotics. Land pollution is often responsible for groundwater pollution. If soil is highly permeable, it will be more susceptible to land contamination. […]
Noise Pollution – Sources, Effects, and Control
INTRODUCTION Noise Pollution: It is also known as sound pollution or environmental noise. It is often described as unpleasant, unwanted or irritating, or loud sound. It is defined as daily exposure to loud sound that influences or negatively impacts the behavior of humans and wildlife The World Health Organization has set the 70 dB as […]
The Three Stages of Waste Water Treatment
INTRODUCTION Wastewater: This term is defined as contaminated water caused by human activities. The wastewater is contaminated with water pollutants. Wastewater results from industrial, domestic, agricultural, or commercial activities, runoff, sewer inflow, etc. To know more about water pollution, read the following article: Water pollution– Sources, Effects, and Control and Sources and Effects of Common Water […]
Sources and Effects of Common Water Pollutants
INTRODUCTION Water Pollutant: Any contaminant that degrades the quality of drinking water is a water pollutant. To know more about water pollution, read the following article: Water pollution– Sources, Effects, and Control TYPES OF WATER POLLUTANTS: There are different types of water pollution depending upon the particular source. There are various categories of water pollutants […]
Water pollution– Sources, Effects, and Control
Introduction Water Pollution: The contamination/ impurity of water sources is called water pollution. Water sources are aquifers, oceans, underground water reserves, rivers, lakes, streams, etc. The contamination or impurity includes toxins, heavy metals, synthetic chemicals and microplastics or plastic debris from plastic waste, solids, liquid discharge, etc. Water pollution is the result of contaminants that […]
Equipment Used in Industries to Control Air Pollution
Introduction To reduce air pollution, control of emitted air pollutants into the natural environment is a must. Almost every step in the industrial process produces some kind of air pollutants. Air pollution control equipment includes devices or systems that reduce/eliminate the releases of air contaminants being generated during industrial processes. To know more about air […]
Sources and Effects of Common Air Pollutants
Introduction Air Pollutants: Air pollutants are simply defined as airborne substances including particles, gases, liquids, or solids. High concentrations of airborne substances pose serious threats to living beings, vegetation, infrastructure, and the ecosystem of the Earth. [Also Read: Air Pollution– Sources, Effects, and Control] Indoor Air Pollution: It is defined as the physical, chemical, and […]