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A SNEAK PEAK INTO INDUSTRIAL THE MENACE OF HEAVY METALS
WASTEWATER, SEWAGE, AND SLUDGE:
THE INDIAN CONTEXT Among the myriad contaminants, heavy metals
emerge as formidable foes in our battle for clean
InsIghts and strategIes water. Arsenic and lead contamination, prevalent
for water guardIans of IndIa. in industrial effluents and untreated sewage, pose
significant threats to water quality. According to
sourced by: WAPTAB Team a study published in the journal environmental
science and Pollution Research, regions like
DELVING INTO WATER CONTAMINATION Gujarat, maharashtra, and West Bengal are hotspots
for arsenic contamination in groundwater.
Welcome, fellow stewards of water! This
month, let's embark on a journey to unravel the CONFRONTING MICROBIAL
complexities of industrial wastewater, sewage, and CHALLENGES
sludge management in the indian landscape. As
guardians of our water resources, it's imperative Picture bustling urban centres, inadequate
to grasp the intricacies of these challenges and sanitation infrastructure, and microbial pathogens
devise effective solutions for a sustainable future. running amok in our water sources. This grim reality
underscores the urgency of addressing microbial

THE MULTIFACETED ORIGINS contamination. According to the National Health
Profile 2019, waterborne diseases like cholera,
in india, water contamination emanates from typhoid, and diarrhea continue to afflict millions of
diverse sources, weaving a complex tapestry of indians annually, highlighting the need for robust
pollution. industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, sanitation and water treatment measures.
urban sewage, and the pervasive presence of
microbial invaders contribute to this intricate STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE
web of contamination. According to the Central MITIGATION
Pollution Control Board (CPCB), industrial sources
alone contribute around 20% of water pollution in in the quest for clean water, we must harness a
the country. multifaceted approach that combines nature's

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