Presentation For B.SC - III Environmental Pollution
Presentation For B.SC - III Environmental Pollution
Presentation For B.SC - III Environmental Pollution
❑ Pollutants are basically two types –a) Persistent pollutants: pesticides, nuclear wastes, and plastics etc.
▪ According to origin- Man-made pollutant (pesticides, fungicides) and natural pollutant (dust)
▪ According to nature- Primary pollutant (CO, NOx, dust) and Secondary pollutant (Ozone, Smog, PAN)
▪ According to decomposition nature- Degradable (plant debris) and Non-Degradable pollutant (plastic,
D.D.T)
▪ According to origin- Point source pollutants (iron, zinc) and Non-point sources (rural sanitation, mining)
WATER
POLLUTION
▪ Water Pollution can be defined as alteration in physical, chemical, or biological
characteristics of water through natural or human activities and making it
unsuitable for its designated use.
▪ On Earth, only 1/3th part of available water from ice and groundwater is pure, rest is
contaminated.
SOURCES OF WATER
The sources ofPOLLUTION
water pollution can be classified as
▪ Municipal Waste Water
Industrial pollution
▪ Polluted water has less amount of Dissolved oxygen (DO) content which is important for
sensitive organisms, thereby eliminates sensitive organisms.
▪ Excess of nitrate in drinking water is dangerous for infants and human health, excess fluoride
cause neuromuscular disorder and teeth deformity, hardening of bones and painful joints.
▪ Recycling and treatment of water should be used to the maximum extent possible.
❖ A substance in the air that can cause harm to humans and the environment is known as an air
pollutant.
CAUSES OF AIR POLLUTION
▪ Carbon dioxide-this happens because of deforestation and fossil fuel burning.
▪ Sulfur dioxide –Due to the burning of sulfur containing compounds of fossil fuels (Coal &
petroleum).
▪Sulfur oxides- very dangerous to humans at a high concentration. Sulfur in the atmosphere
is responsible for acid rain.
▪ Cause Global warming due to excess concentration of CO2, NOx, CFC, SO2.
▪ Nitrogen oxides in air cause Problems in the lungs, respiratory systems and causes
asthma and bronchitis.
▪ Suspended particulate matter in air causes lung irritation reduces development of RBC
and pulmonary malfunctioning.
▪ Alternate Fuels-Initiatives
LAND POLLUTION
❖ Land pollution is the demolition of Earth's land surfaces often caused by human activities
and their misuse of land resources. It occurs when waste is not disposed properly.
CAUSES OF LAND POLLUTION
❖ Agriculture: It reduces soil fertility and thus crop yields; increase soil erosion and salinity.
❖ Problems in urban areas like clogging in drains, the release of gases, foul smells, and
problems in wastewater management.
❖ Release of radioactive rays, biomagnification and pollutant gases cause health problems.
SOUND POLLUTION
• Transportation Noise- Vehicular noise, engines in jets, motors in trucks, Airplane’s noise
▪ According to the USEPA, there are direct links between noise and health. Also, noise
pollution adversely affects the lives of millions of people.
▪ High blood pressure, stress related illness, sleep disruption, hearing loss, and
productivity loss are the problems related to noise pollution.
▪ It can also cause memory loss, severe depression, and panic attacks.
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