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5 Discussion
From the study, it is observed that the chloride value is higher in groundwater due
to the salt content which is naturally higher in soil (Abrol et al. 1988). Parameters
differ in the sample area and there is a variation for every 1.5 km. The groundwater
pollution level is higher in the proximity zone of 0–3 km. Advanced technology can be
used in the effluent treatment process (ETP) to achieve zero liquid discharge (Yaqub
and Lee 2019). Recommended by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) by
the industry like Ultra-filtration (Ghosh and Balakrishnan 2003; Hamachi, Gupta
and Aim 2003), Reverse osmosis (RO) (Hinkova et al. 2002), Multigrade filters
(Umashanker and Bishnoi 2018). Green Chain management—Green belt can be
introduced on a large scale to protect and absorbs groundwater stability and has a
phytoremediation concept (Chinsinga 2017). A Closed-loop system for water saving
is suggested with conventional treatment technology (Gupta and Ali 2001). A public
awareness program under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be arranged
and a need for periodic testing of groundwater in the locality of the sugar factory can
be focused.
6 Conclusion
The present study investigated the impacts of the sugar industry on groundwater
quality of the area around the Cuddalore district. Groundwater sampling is done at
ten different locations around the sugar mill. The sugar mill effluent or effluent from
industries affect the quality of groundwater as well as soil where the parameters
such as pH, TDS, hardness, and chlorides are found beyond the permissible limit.
The groundwater sample is compared with the prescribed standard of drinking water
by BIS and are not suitable for drinking purpose. The study suggested measures to
improve the groundwater quality and imposes the necessity for proper disposal of
industrial effluent.
References
Abrol IP, Yadav JSP, Massoud FI (1988). Salt-affected soils and their management (No. 39). Food
and Agriculture Org
Agale MC, Patel NG, Patil AG (2013) Impact of sugar industry effluents on the quality of
groundwater from Dahiwad Village, Dist-Dhule (MS). Arch Appl Sci Res 5(2):58–60
Anwar KM, Vanita A (2014) Analysis of groundwater quality using statistical techniques: a case
study of Aligarh city (India). Int J Tech Res Appl 2(5):100–106
APHA, AWWA, WPCF (1998) Standard methods for the examination of water and waste waters
14th edn. America Public Health Association
Avasan M, Rao SR (2001) Effect of sugar mill effluent on organic resources of fish. Pollut Res
20(2):167–171
A. Arivoli et al.
5 Discussion
From the study, it is observed that the chloride value is higher in groundwater due
to the salt content which is naturally higher in soil (Abrol et al. 1988). Parameters
differ in the sample area and there is a variation for every 1.5 km. The groundwater
pollution level is higher in the proximity zone of 0–3 km. Advanced technology can be
used in the effluent treatment process (ETP) to achieve zero liquid discharge (Yaqub
and Lee 2019). Recommended by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) by
the industry like Ultra-filtration (Ghosh and Balakrishnan 2003; Hamachi, Gupta
and Aim 2003), Reverse osmosis (RO) (Hinkova et al. 2002), Multigrade filters
(Umashanker and Bishnoi 2018). Green Chain management—Green belt can be
introduced on a large scale to protect and absorbs groundwater stability and has a
phytoremediation concept (Chinsinga 2017). A Closed-loop system for water saving
is suggested with conventional treatment technology (Gupta and Ali 2001). A public
awareness program under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be arranged
and a need for periodic testing of groundwater in the locality of the sugar factory can
be focused.
6 Conclusion
The present study investigated the impacts of the sugar industry on groundwater
quality of the area around the Cuddalore district. Groundwater sampling is done at
ten different locations around the sugar mill. The sugar mill effluent or effluent from
industries affect the quality of groundwater as well as soil where the parameters
such as pH, TDS, hardness, and chlorides are found beyond the permissible limit.
The groundwater sample is compared with the prescribed standard of drinking water
by BIS and are not suitable for drinking purpose. The study suggested measures to
improve the groundwater quality and imposes the necessity for proper disposal of
industrial effluent.
References
Abrol IP, Yadav JSP, Massoud FI (1988). Salt-affected soils and their management (No. 39). Food
and Agriculture Org
Agale MC, Patel NG, Patil AG (2013) Impact of sugar industry effluents on the quality of
groundwater from Dahiwad Village, Dist-Dhule (MS). Arch Appl Sci Res 5(2):58–60
Anwar KM, Vanita A (2014) Analysis of groundwater quality using statistical techniques: a case
study of Aligarh city (India). Int J Tech Res Appl 2(5):100–106
APHA, AWWA, WPCF (1998) Standard methods for the examination of water and waste waters
14th edn. America Public Health Association
Avasan M, Rao SR (2001) Effect of sugar mill effluent on organic resources of fish. Pollut Res
20(2):167–171