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Greening Industrial wastewater: The promise of Phytoremediation for a Healthier Future

Members (Group 2, CSIR-NPL)

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Anita Devi: 10PP22A32017

Mayank Mathur: 20EE22A32004

Arun Kant Singh: 20EE22A32003

Prachi Tyagi: 10PP22A32016

Qadeer Ahmed: 10PP19A32058

CSIR-800 Societal program presentation

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Courtesy : Times of India

PROBLEM

  • Most of the industrial wastewater is discharged partially treated or untreated causing serious health issues for human and environment.

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  • Wastewater from industries carries waste having high biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, pesticides, and heavy metals such as cadmium, copper, lead, mercury, fluoride, etc.

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  • Among all other industries, pharmaceutical industries are also one of the major polluting industries.

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In India, during the past few decades pharmaceutical industries have registered a quantum jump.

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According to a 2020 report of WaterAid India, 1 in every 10 people do not have access to safe drinking water source.

As per a UNICEF update, The water-borne diseases are estimated to pose an economic burden of approx. 600 million USD per year in India

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The Conventional treatment does not provide a sustainable solution as the pollutants are transferred from wastewater to sludge residue which is disposed of by landfilling.

  • An eco-friendly and low-cost remediation technique.
  • Helps to protect our waterways and ecosystem.
  • Can be integrated into both rural and urban landscapes.

PHYTOREMEDIATION

Use of aquatic plants to remove, detoxify, or immobilize heavy metals from industrial wastewater.

SOLUTION APPROACH

TOWARDS THE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION

There are around 400 plant species, for example:- Spirodela polyrhiza, Hydrilla verticillata, Myriophyllum spicatum etc. known to accumulate heavy metals in large amounts.

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Ist stage

Collection of industrial wastewater and identification of types and concentrations of heavy metals present.

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4th stage

METHODOLOGY

Selection and growth of plant in contaminated water

To Check the concentration of heavy metals in treated water.

Awareness among the people about this environmental friendly and low cost method.

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  • Meet the sustainable development goals agenda of clean water.

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  • Industrial water can be discharged into water bodies after treatment.

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  • People living near industrial areas can use this treated water for agricultural purposes.

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  • Less impact on aquatic life.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

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