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<#LINE#>Alterations in Water quality, Enzyme levels and Haematology of Oreochromisniloticus (Nile Tilapia) from River Ogun at Abeokuta, Nigeria<#LINE#>C.U@Ugokwe,H.O@andAwobode<#LINE#>1-9<#LINE#>1.ISCA-IRJEvS-2015-148.pdf<#LINE#><#LINE#>25/6/2015<#LINE#>30/7/2015<#LINE#>Natural aqua-systems sometimes receive pollutants resulting from human, domestic, and industrial activities. Fish being sensitive to contaminants, are excellent indicators of pollution. Contamination of River Ogun at Abeokuta was determined by assessment of the water quality, enzyme and haematological indices of O. niloticusfrom three sites on the river while Agodi fish farm served as control site. Haematology and enzyme levels were determined from blood and serum of 72 experimental and 20 control fishes. Water quality differed significantly (p&#65533;0.05) at the three sites. Temperature and pH were within permissible limits while DO, BOD and water transparency were not. The weight and length of O. niloticus ranged from 58.74-304.2g and 14.8-25.17cm respectively. There were significant (P0.05) decreases in RBC, Hband PCV, indicative of anaemia in the fishes while WBC was significantly (P0.05) elevated compared to the control fish. Enzyme levels in experimental fish were also significantly (P0.05) elevated. The altered haematological and enzymatic indices indicate the fish’s response to environmental stress. Alterations in fish health are important because such changes may impact human health on consumption of these fishes.  Adequate protective legislation and remedial practices are needed to protect the river and fish from continuous pollution. <#LINE#> @ @ Vutukuru S.S., Acute effect of Hexavalent chromium on survival, oxygen consumption, Hematological parameters and some biochemical profiles of the Indian major carps, labeorohita. Intern. J. Environ. Res. and Pub. 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<#LINE#>The Studies on the Mobility of some Heavy Metals in a Sub-urban Soil of Aligarh, U.P., India amended with an Electroplating Factory Effluent<#LINE#>N.N.@Khan<#LINE#>10-15<#LINE#>2.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-163.pdf<#LINE#> Applied Science Department, B T K Institute of Technology, Dwarahat, 263653, Uttarakhand, INDIA<#LINE#>15/7/2015<#LINE#>13/8/2015<#LINE#>The influence of an electroplating factory effluent was studied on the mobility of Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, Cu and Zn in a fine sandy loam soil. The technique used in these investigations was soil thin layer Chromatography (soil TLC) which is a fast, accurate, precise and repeatable method to study the metals and pesticide mobility in soil. The factory effluent was taken from the outlet of the Morris Bajaj Electroplating Factory, Aligarh and five dilutions 10 to 50% were prepared with distilled water and mixed with soil samples to make the soil TLC plate. The movement of these metals in soil was found to follow the order: Cd &#65533;Cu&#65533;Cr&#65533;Pb&#65533;Ni&#65533;Zn. The amendment made in the soil with effluent did not change the order of but enhances the mobility from 12 to 27% except for the Cu and Zn which show decreased mobility. The effect of amendment was also observed in soil samples with decomposed Soil Organic Matter, and added sesquioxide and indigenous clay minerals. 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<#LINE#>Efficacy of Phytochemicals as Sustainable Sources of Larvicidal Formulations for the Control of Culex sitiens<#LINE#>M.C.@Rathy,Sajith@U.,C.C.@Harilal<#LINE#>16-21<#LINE#>3.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-164.pdf<#LINE#>Division of Environmental Science, Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Malappuram District, Kerala, 673635, INDIA<#LINE#>15/7/2015<#LINE#>24/8/2015<#LINE#>Mosquitoes are significant group of arthropods in terms of public health, as they spread serious human diseases, causing millions of deaths every year and the development of resistance to chemical insecticides ensuing in rebounding vectorial competence. Controlling mosquitoes at the larval stage is easy as target specificity of the larvicides used can be ensured. Phytochemicals derived from the vast diversity of plant species are important sources of environmentally safe and biodegradable chemicals, which can aid in mosquito control. The present study has been outlined to assess the feasibility of using phytochemicals, as a larvicidal agent against third instar larvae of Culex sitiens. Twelve species of plants belonging to Zingiberaceae (2), Asclepiadaceae, Caricaceae, Myrtaceae (2), Rutaceae (2), Calophyllaceae, Annonaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Bignoniaceae families were screened for this purpose. Aqueous leaf extracts of selected plants were prepared (0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, and 8.0 ml) and tested against mosquito larvae reared from eggs under laboratory conditions, for a period of 6 hours.Mortality percentages and LC50 were calculated as per WHO protocols and standards. Of twelve plants studied, all the plant extracts infatuated significant larvicidal potential with LC50 values ranging from 1.31 to 4.79 mg/ml against the third instar larvae of Culex sitiens. Extracts from plants like Calotropis gigantea, Pimenta dioica, Curcuma longa, Polialthia longifolia, Saritaea magnifica, Ricinus communis, Alpinia galanga, Carica papaya, Murraya koenigii and Eucalyptus globulus have the highest potential to be used as an effective larvicidal agent, signifying an ecofriendly approach for the control of mosquito vectors. 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<#LINE#>Toxic Microcystis aeruginosa in Cyanobacterial blooms Collected in Botswana<#LINE#>A.O.@Moswakgalagadi,D.D.@Shushu,A.B@Siame<#LINE#>22-29<#LINE#>4.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-169.pdf<#LINE#><#LINE#>19/8/2015<#LINE#>16/9/2015<#LINE#>Cyanobacterial blooms are prevalent in surface water bodies in Botswana during summer months. Microscopic examination of cyanobacterial blooms from the Gaborone oxidation ponds showed the predominance of toxic Microcystis aeruginosa and contained up to 1.7 mg/g DW microcystin-LR. Cyanobacterial cells were raptured by freeze-thawing. The resulting cell suspension inhibited seed germination and seedling growth of two plants, Brassica nigra (cultivated) and Bidens pilosa (weed), in a concentration dependent manner. Complete inhibition of germination of B. pilosa seeds was observed with cell suspension containing 5 mg DW/ml. Pollen grains from Setcreasea pallida were also highly sensitive to the presence of toxic M. aeruginosa cells with complete inhibition observed when 0.3 mg DW/ml was incorporated into the growth media. Purified microcystin-LR was less toxic to the seeds of B. nigra and B. pilosa and to the pollen grains from S. pallida, suggesting that other factors from the freeze-thawed cells may have contributed to the toxicity of the cyanobacteria cells. However, these plants can be used to screen environmental samples containing M. aeruginosa as an initial assessment tool to test for toxicity of the cyanobacterial blooms. <#LINE#> @ @ Monyamane Y., Risk analysis of wastewater use in crop production: A case of Glen Valley Irrigation Scheme, Botswana. 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<#LINE#>Studies on Air quality of Maharashtra, India<#LINE#>U@LomateVarsha<#LINE#>30-33<#LINE#>5.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-170.pdf<#LINE#> UGC-Human Resource Development Centre Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, INDIA<#LINE#>29/7/2015<#LINE#>2/9/2015<#LINE#>Environmental pollution is considered now as a global phenomena that attracts the attention of human beings for its severer long term consequences. Various sources of pollutants like NO2, SO2 that have altered composition of the air must be measured to determine air quality. Monitoring of the pollution is first and the most important step of air pollution control. We exposed to outdoor and indoor air pollution. Repeated exposure may damage lung tissue of human being, it also has harmful effects on plants, and animals. Even air pollution can deteriorate buildings and monuments. On this background in the present research paper the data published by MPCB is analysed and results are drawn.  <#LINE#> @ @ http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=194704, (2015) @No $ @ @ http://www.bcairquality.ca/101/what-is-air-quality.html, (2015) @No $ @ @ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maharashtra_Pollution_Control_Board, (2015) @No $ @ @ Abrar A., Sundas W., Perveen F. and Habib M., Air Quality Monitoring of some Gaseous Pollutants at selected points in Gullberg II, Lahore, Pakistan Int. Res. J. Environment Sci.,3(6), 38-47 (2014) @No $ @ @ http://www.bcairquality.ca/101/measure-air-quality.html, (2015) @No $ @ @ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Ambient_Air_Quality_Standards, (2015) @No $ @ @ S.C. Santra, Environmental Science new central book agency, ISBN 81-7381-404-X , 137-160, (2015) @No $ @ @ Nuthan kumar D1 and Hina Kousar, Meteorological Influence on the Ambient Air Quality of Bhadravathi Town, Karnataka, India, Int. Res. J. Environment Sci.,4(2), 10-15 (2015) @No $ @ @ Ngele S.O. and Onwu F.K., Ambient Air Particulate Matter Levels in Selected Urban Centres of Niger Delta Region, Nigeria, Int. Res. J. Environment Sci.,4(4), 54-63 (2015) @No $ @ @ Yanumula Bala Rami Reddy, Singampalli Mutta Reddy and Challa Bala Sekhara Reddy,   Determination of Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter, non Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter and total Suspended Particulate Matter in Piduguralla Industrial Area India, Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., 4(6), 45-51 (2015) @No $ @ @ Rai P.K., Singh M.M. and Lalengzual, Bio monitoring of Suspended particulate matter and its effect on Relative Water Content and pH of selected Roadside plants in the urban areas of Mizoram, India, Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., 4(6), 59-62 (2015) @No $ @ @ Goverdhan Rathla K.S., Sankarappa T., Ashwajeet J.S. and Ramanna R, Effect of Temperature, Humidity and other Physical Parameters on Air Pollution in and Around Belagavi, Karnataka, India., Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., 4(7), 55-62 (2015) @No $ @ @ Nair Neelima, Bamniya B.R, Mahecha G.S. and Saini Dhavan, Analysis of Ambient Air Pollution and Determination of Air Quality Status of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., 3(6), 5-10 (2014) @No
<#LINE#>Assessment of Pollution Caused by Garbage Processing Facility, Hadapsar, Pune, India<#LINE#>S.A.@Tandon,S.Y.@Dhapare,H.S.@Badrike,R.@Kumar<#LINE#>34-42<#LINE#>6.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-171.pdf<#LINE#><#LINE#>30/7/2015<#LINE#>7/9/2015<#LINE#>The assessment of pollution caused by a Garbage Processing Facility (GPF) was conducted. Air monitoring for odorous compounds, VOCs, ammonia and mercaptans was done using sensor based instruments, high and low volume samplers. Leachate water from the GPF and water from nearby bore wells was also analysed. The total amount of solid wastes present at the site at any given time was approximately 3014 tonnes - 3915 tonnes. The gases analyzed such as SO, and NO were within the NAAQM (National Ambient Air Quality) standards. Odorous gases and VOC’s were found to be higher at the GPF and were also present at the downwind site indicating dispersal of these gases from the GPF thereby affecting the neighbours. Methyl mercaptans which gives a strong smell of rotten cabbage was present in a concentration above the odour detection limit of 1 ppb although it was below the PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) at the time of sampling (PEL as prescribed by OSHA) and was also present in the downwind site. Hence, the GPF is a source of some unwanted gases is affecting the neighbours.  The leachate generated had very high BOD and COD and most parameters exceeded the prescribed limit for discharge into the inland surface water, sewers and land disposal as per the Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000. It was seen that the GPF was poorly maintained and suggestions were given for proper management of the garbage processing facility to minimize its effect on the environment.   <#LINE#> @ @ Mahawar N., Goyal P., Lakhiwal S. and Jain S., Agro Waste: A New Eco- Friendly Energy Resource, International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, 4(3), 47-49 (2015) @No $ @ @ Patil V.S. and Deshmukh H.V., Anaerobic digestion of Vegetable waste for Biogas generation: A Review, International Research Journal of Environment Sciences,4(6), 80-83 (2015) @No $ @ @ Patil V.S. and Deshmukh H.V., Biomethanation Potential Study of Individual and Combined Vegetable Market Wastes, International Research Journal of Environment Sciences,4(7), 75-80 (2015) @No $ @ @ Cheng H. and Hu Y., Municipal solid waste (MSW) as a renewable source of energy: Current and future practices in China, Bioresource Technology,101(11), 3816-3824 (2010) @No $ @ @ Haider A., Amber A., Ammara S., Mahrukh K.S. and Butt A., Knowledge, Perception and Attitude of common People towards Solid Waste Management-A case study of Lahore, Pakistan, International Research, Journal of Environment Sciences,4(3), 100-107 (2015) @No $ @ @ Velsivasakthivel S. and Natarajan Nandini, Airborne Multiple Drug Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Concentrated Municipal Solid Waste Dumping Site of Bangalore, Karnataka, India, International Research Journal of Environment Sciences,3(10), 43-46 (2015) @No $ @ @ Hans-Günter Ramke, Höxter, Toolkit Landfill Technology, Technical Committee on Geotechnics of Landfill Engineering, German Geotechnical Society (DGGT), Chapter 1.1, 1 (2007) @No $ @ @ Font X., Artola A. and Sánchez A., Detection, Composition and Treatment of Volatile, Organic Compounds from Waste Treatment Plants, Sensors,11,4043-4059 (2011) @No $ @ @ Delgado-Rodríguez M., Ruiz-Montoya M.; Giraldez I., Cabeza I.O., López R. and Díaz M.J., Effect of control parameters on emitted volatile compounds in municipal solid waste and pine trimmings composting, J. 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<#LINE#>Adsorption of Copper(II) and Chromium(VI) Metal Ions from Aqueous Solution using Barks of Moringa oleifera lam. as Adsorbent<#LINE#>M.@Tchoumou,J.G.@OSSEBI,Bitalika@MalongoC.P.,C.G@Mananga<#LINE#>43-50<#LINE#>7.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-177.pdf<#LINE#> Laboratory of Applied Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Marien Ngouabi University, P.O. Box  69 Brazzaville, CONGO<#LINE#>10/8/2015<#LINE#>27/9/2015<#LINE#>The removal of copper(II) and chromium(VI) metal ions from  aqueous solution was studied  by the technique of adsorption on the barks of moringa oleifera,  under various experimental conditions. The effect of some parameters as pH of solution, contact time and adsorbent mass were examined. The results obtained showed that the quantity of each adsorbed metal increases with contact time and adsorbent mass. To obtain a high quantity of adsorbed metal, the pH of the solution was 5 for each ion, the contact time was two hours for copper(II)  ion and four hours for chromium(VI) ion, and the adsorbent mass was 16 g/L for each ion. Under optimal conditions, it was found that the amount of removal metal was 91.53% for copper(II) and 90% for chromium(VI) ions. The models of Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms were used to determine the different equilibrium parameters for the distribution of metal ion between solution and adsorbent. The value found  for Langmuir constants were respectively  0,14 L/mg  for copper(II)  ion and  0,36 L/mg for chromium(VI) ion, whereas the Freundlich constants were respectively 0,5 L/mg for copper(II)  ion and  0,34 L/mg for chromium (VI) ion. The determination of maximum adsorption capacity by using the Langmuir isotherm gave a value of  3,10 mg/g for copper(II)  ion and  1,39  mg/g for chromium(VI) ion , showed that adsorption  followed the order  Cu(II)  Cr(VI).  <#LINE#> @ @ Bhat Irshad Ul Haq, Elias Nursafura B. and Khanam Zakia, Adsorption Studies of Cr (VI) and Fe (II) Aqua Solutions Using Rubber Tree Leaves as an Adsorbent, Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., 2(12), 52-56 (2013) @No $ @ @ El-Toony M., Abdel-Geleel R.O. Aly and Ali H.F., Removal of Ag, Co++ and Cs+ from Wastewater Using Porous Resin Blend (Epoxy/PVA), Nat. Sci. ,9(2), 82-89 (2011) @No $ @ @ Onwu F.K., and Ngele S.O., Equilibrium and Thermodynamic Studies on Adsorption of Cd2+ and Zn2+using Brachystegia eurycoma Seed coat as Biosorbent, Res. J. Chem. 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<#LINE#>Aquatic Biodiversity of Nimbavade Reservoir of Sangli District, Maharashtra, India<#LINE#>A.Alaka@Patil<#LINE#>51-57<#LINE#>8.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-178.pdf<#LINE#> Department of Botany, Padmabhushan Dr. Vasantraodada Patil Mahavidyalaya, Tasgaon Dist. Sangli, MS, INDIA<#LINE#>10/8/2015<#LINE#>21/9/2015<#LINE#>Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining the biodiversity and lively hood of the human being. Atpadi is one of the drought prone tahsil of Sangli district of Maharashtra. In aquatic ecosystem of Nimbavade, a total number of ten macrophytes were reported. The phytoplankton play an important role in aquatic ecosystem as a primary producers,and have a unique ability to fix inorganic carbon to build up organic substances through primary production. The Chlorophyceae represented by 18 species. The Cyanophyceae members were represented by 07 species. The Bacillariophyceae observed 04 species. Dinophyceae and Euglenophyceae represented by 01 species each. This wetland is secondarily being used for capture fishery.Important major carps, common carp, Chinese carp and 09 local fish species occurred in this reservoir. There were 24 species of aquatic birds were observed in the vicinity of Nimbavade reservoir. 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<#LINE#>Assessment of Drinking Water Quality of Groundwater in Udhampur Industrial Zone of Jammu Province, J and K, India<#LINE#>Sumit@Kotwal,Deepika@Slathia<#LINE#>58-68<#LINE#>9.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-184.pdf<#LINE#>Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Jammu, Jammu-180 006, INDIA<#LINE#>14/8/2015<#LINE#>23/9/2015<#LINE#>The present study deals with the effect of industrial effluents on the groundwater quality of Udhampur industrial zone in Jammu province, J and K.  The ground water from hand pumps and springs in the industrial area is used for drinking and other domestic purposes by the local inhabitants besides its use for various industrial processes. Monthly water samples were collected from two hand pumps and two springs in the study area and the water quality was assessed by analyzing various physicochemical parameters during a period of one year viz. April, 2011 to March, 2012.For the present study, mean values of various water quality parameters were taken to assess site wise and depth wise variations in these two ground water sources. The study indicated that the ground water in both hand pumps and springs belonged to the Ca2+-HCOgroup with calcium and bicarbonate as dominant cation and anion. The collected primary data for various parameters has been analyzed statistically. Coefficient of correlation(r ) within the parameters of both hand pumps and springs has indicated strong positive correlations between parameters such as EC,TDS and turbidity; calcium and total hardness and; BOD and phosphate and strong negative correlation between pH and free CO; free CO2 and DO; and DO and BOD. The results of Paired t-test have revealed strong variations between the two groundwater sources in terms of parameters like water temperature, pH, turbidity, free CO, bicarbonate, BOD, chloride, magnesium, sodium, potassium, silicate, nitrate and sulphate. Water quality Index (WQI) has been calculated using twelve important water quality parameters and has shown water quality deterioration during monsoon season in both the ground water sources. The overall analysis of the data has revealed that most of the water quality parameters in both the ground water sources have exceeded the desirable limits but are within the permissible limit set by WHO and BIS.  However, these may cross the permissible limits in future if proper preventive measures are not taken. <#LINE#> @ @ WHO, Protecting Groundwater for Health: Managing the quality of drinking-water sources Ed. by Schmoll, O., Howard, G., Chilton, J. and Chorus, I., IWA Publishing, Alliance House, 12 Caxton Street, London, UK (2006) @No $ @ @ Subramani T., Elango L. and Damodarasamy S.R., Groundwater quality and its suitability for drinking and agricultural use in Chithar River Basin, Tamil Nadu, India, J. Environ. 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<#LINE#>Soil physico-chemical Properties in Coal mining areas of Khliehriat, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, India<#LINE#>K@Makdoh,H@Kayang<#LINE#>69-76<#LINE#>10.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-185.pdf<#LINE#>Department of Botany, Lady Keane College, Shillong, 793001, Meghalaya, INDIA Centre for Advance Studies in Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, 793022, Meghalaya, INDIA<#LINE#>16/8/2015<#LINE#>25/9/2015<#LINE#>A study was conducted to assess thesoil physico-chemical properties of five coal mine spoils in chronosequenceand an un-mined site in coal mining areas of Khliehriat, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya, India. The study revealed that the overburden spoils were poor in nutrient content but rich in heavy metals, where higher concentrations were recorded in the summer season than in the dry season. Pearson’s correlation coefficients showed a positive correlation between the soil physico-chemical properties at both p0.05 and p0.01. Soil moisture content, total nitrogen, available phosphorus and exchangeable potassium were positively correlated whereas, Mn and bulk density were negatively correlated with age of overburden spoils at p0.05. In analysis of variance, soil pH, SOC, total N, available P, exchangeable K, Cu, Fe and Mn varied significantly at p0.05 and p0.01, whereas Zn varied significantly at p0.05 between all the study sites. Thus the present study clearly revealed that with the passage of time, overburden spoils showed the sign of restoration. 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<#LINE#>Morphometric variation studies on Cypriniformes fish of Devario aequipinnatus from selected rivers/streams of the Southern Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India<#LINE#>P.@Edwinthangam,A.@Sabaridasan,R.@Palanikani.,Divya@Sapphire.M,R.@Soranam<#LINE#>77-86<#LINE#>11.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-187.pdf<#LINE#>Sri Paramakalyani Centre of Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, 627 412 Tamil Nadu, INDIA<#LINE#>19/8/2015<#LINE#>24/9/2015<#LINE#>The morphometric variations were investigated on cypriniformes fish of Devario aequipinnatus from selected rivers of the Southern Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu. It was evaluated and compared with individual species and compared same in each study area. The samples were collected on both the rainy and summer from five sites as the selected rivers of Kalakkad Mudanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) region (Kallar, Karaiyar, Manimuthar, Ramanathi) and other one at Kalikesam, Kanyakumari district). Their collected fish samples of morphometric characters are differentiated by various standard analyses of difference were carried out to examine the implication of morphometric variations among populations. The species wise and population wise descriptive statistics viz., minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation; the coefficient of variation (CV) of all morphometric traits, the multivariate coefficient of variation (CVp) and the Principle Component Analysis were carried out. The detected phenotypical divergence between Devario aequipinnatus specimens revealed the fact of existing of five morphologically separated stocks within the samples may imply as a possibility a relationship among the extent of phenotypic heterogeneity and the geographic distance, shows limited combine into one among the populations. 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<#LINE#>Counts of Indicator Bacterial Assemblages and Concentration of Trace Metal and Physicochemical analysis of oil polluted water and sediment samples from Automobile Garage in Tiruchirappalli city, India<#LINE#>R.@Rameshwari,M.@Meenakshisundaram<#LINE#>87-94<#LINE#>12.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-197.pdf<#LINE#> Department of Biotechnology, Cauvery College for Women, affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, INDIA,Dept of Biotechnology, Nehru Memorial College (Autonomous), affiliated to Bharathidasan University Puthanampatti, Tamil Nadu, INDIA <#LINE#>/5/9/2015<#LINE#>/24/9/2015<#LINE#>Oil pollution is a common environmental problem in worldwide and was affected the surrounding ecosystems at large extent, and it is an unsatisfactory for use by the general public has become a health problem. The present study was conducted to examine the effects of physiochemical, trace metals and microbiological concentrations in waters and sediment (6) samples of three selected locations in Tiruchirappalli city, Southern India which is receiving several pollutants from various sources. The ranges of pH, TDS, EC, DO, BOD, TA, TH, Ca, Mg, Na, K, HCO3, CO3, Cl, SO4, N-NO2, O-PO4 and oil/ grease in sewage water sample of summer season were 8.11-8.64, 800.8-1070.6, 1271.1-1699.3 (µS/cm), 0-1, 3.1-4.6, 61.2-70.1,141.0-202.0, 148.0-174.8, 68.9-83.5, 79.1-91.3, 93.4-120.5, 54.7-71.6, 136.4-185.6, 4.6-16.4, 247.8-400.8, 60.5-81.3, 6.4-14.5, 11.4-25.9 and 9.4-13.4 mg/L, respectively. Metal contents of oil polluted water samples such as Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ne Pb and Zn concentrations are between 2.12-4.1, 0.57-1.12, 2.78-4.23, 7.45-10.56, 0.31-0.52, 1.87-2.64 and 4.12-5.98 mg L-1, respectively. In oil polluted water sample, counts of TVC, TC, TS, FC, FS, VLO, SC and PC were in the range of 41.0-81.0 x[103] CFU/mL, 5.8-16.4 x [102] CFU/mL, 1.4-4.2 x [102] CFU/mL, 1.2-6.5 x [102] CFU/mL, 0.4-1.4 x [102] CFU/mL, 3.5-8.6 x [102] CFU/mL, 0.7-1.4 x [102] CFU/mL and 5.7-10.3 x [103] CFU/mL, respectively. The sediment samples got higher concentrations of all the parameters than the water samples due to the flocculation process. 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<#LINE#>A Study on the Ecosystem Revival in Petroleum Oil Spill Polluted Water Body by Employing Biodegradation approaches using Psychrophilic Gamma Protobacteria<#LINE#>Ismael@WisamMohammed<#LINE#>95-102<#LINE#>13.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-158.pdf<#LINE#> Osmania University, Hyderabad Telangana state, INDIA Department of Environmental Science, Tikrit University, IRAQ <#LINE#>11/7/2015<#LINE#>28/9/2015<#LINE#>To improve the oil slick debasement capacity of psychrophilic proteobacteria by different microbial and biochemical methodologies. Marine biological systems have high regular variability and are liable to perpetually changing ecological wonders, for example, storms, climatic irregularities and in addition anthropogenic weights. Besides, marine life forms have fluctuating degrees of common flexibility to these weights on their living spaces. This characteristic variability implies it is far-fetched that correct pre-spill conditions will be come to. It makes deciding the purpose of recuperation taking after an oil slick, and the time it will take, hard to precisely foresee. It is for the most part acknowledged that recuperation is come to when a group of plants and creatures normal for that territory are built up and working ordinarily. Natural harm & Eco framework harm has turned out to be exceptionally prevalent expressions in overall news from recent decades alongside the examination learns about checking the harm parameters and also the degree of harm brought on in a mixed bag of parameters. Present eras' point of view in ecological studies has go to an unmistakable vision in this thousand years to resuscitate the harm however not simply to study harm levels. A few microorganisms are outfitted with catalysts that permit them to corrupt, and even live on, chemicals that different species find harmful. In a procedure called 'bioremediation', people can utilize these small scale life forms to separate perilous chemicals and tidy up defiled situations. Present undertaking focuses on the oil's recovery spill water bodies utilizing chose strains which are disengaged from the same region. Psychrophilic Gamma Protobacteria is chosen for the study and its microbial and biochemical parameters thinks about alongside different adjustments and changes in the biodegradation process. <#LINE#> @ @ Accola B, Population responses of protozoa, heterotrophic bacteria and hydrocarbon degrading bacteria to crude oil stress. – PhD thesis. 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<#LINE#>Use of Nanoparticles in Water Treatment: A review<#LINE#>Sushma@Dave,Richa@Sharma<#LINE#>103-106<#LINE#>14.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-154.pdf<#LINE#>2 Vyas Institute of engineering and Technology, Jodhpur, INDIAS.S. Jain Subodh PG Autonomous College, Jaipur, INDIA<#LINE#>6/7/2015<#LINE#>20/8/2015<#LINE#>A major role of water is for vitality for life on earth. Water is recognized as source of evolution from origin to degree of civilization .Since it is an essential resource its  treatment becomes a necessity for day to day life .Several methods have been used for treatment of water so far some of  which are  very successful. In recent past development of silver and gold nanoparticles and their application in treatment of waste water is becoming a major area of research. It is mainly applicable to the removal of three major contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals and microorganisms. 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<#LINE#>Pre and Post Monsoon Variation in Physico-Chemical Characteristics in Groundwater Quality of Shahjahanpur the Town of Martyrs, India: A Case Study<#LINE#>Sumbul@Khan,Shayinda@Khan,MohammadNawaz@Khan,ArbabA.@Khan.<#LINE#>107-114<#LINE#>15.ISCA-IRJEvS-2015-151.pdf<#LINE#>3 Department of Geography Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, INDIA Department of Mechanical Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow, 226026, INDIA Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, INDIA<#LINE#>17/7/2015<#LINE#>29/8/2015<#LINE#>The assessment of groundwater quality is the key towards protecting and conserving the quality of groundwater. Therefore, it becomes very important to conduct a proper and detailed assessment for the maintenance of the groundwater quality, not just because it is demanded for the present but also keeping in mind the future demands for its consumption. It is a known fact that the groundwater quality is degrading day by day, which is a serious concern, as the poor quality of water poses detrimental effects on the health and hygiene of people. Since, the groundwater aquifers are the largest source of fresh water on the earth, the water quality down there is of utmost importance. Hence, the analysis of the present state of groundwater quality becomes necessary. The present study aims at the assessment of the groundwater quality of Shahjahanpur city, for the pre and post- monsoon phase, for the year 2014, by calculating the Water Quality Index. The study has been carried out by collecting samples from 10 different regions of the city and subjecting them to detailed physico-chemical analysis. The Physico-chemical parameters in terms of pH value, total dissolved solids; chlorine, calcium, magnesium, nitrate and fluorine levels were assessed to get the clear idea of the present state of groundwater of the Shahjahanpur city. The study reveals that the quality of groundwater was far better during the post-monsoon season, as compared to that of pre-monsoon season. The pollution of water occurred to a large extent because of increasing population pressure along withrapid industrialization and urbanization. <#LINE#> @ @ Venkata Mushini, Rao Subba, Rao Vaddi Dhilleswara and Bethapudi Samuel Anand Andrews, Assessment of Quality of Drinking Water at Srikurmam in Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, India, International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, 1(2), 13-20 (2012) @No $ @ @ Antony Ravindran A., Azimuthal Square Array Resistivity Method and Ground water Exploration in Sanganoor, Coimbatore District, Tamilnadu, India, Research Journal of Recent Sciences, 1(4), 41-45 (2012) @No $ @ @ Ramesh K. and Bhuvana Jagadeeswari P, Hydrochemical Characteristics of Groundwater for Domestic and Irrigation Purposes in Periyakulam Taluk of Theni District, Tamil Nadu, International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, 1(1), 19-27 (2012) @No $ @ @ Shivayogimath C.B, Kalburgi P.B, Deshannavar U.B and Virupakshaiah D.B.M, Water Quality Evaluation of River Ghataprabha, India, International Research Journal of Environment Sciences,1(1), 12-18 (2012) @No $ @ @ Raju N.J., Hydrogeochemical parameters for assessment of groundwater quality in the upper Gunjanaeru River basin, Cuddapah district, Andhra Pradesh, South India, Environmental Geology, 52, 1067–1074 (2007) @No $ @ @ Khan A. Arbab and Khan Nawaz, Physico-Chemical study of Groundwater at Shahjahanpur city, Uttar Pradesh, India, Research Journal of Chemical Sciences,5(1), 1-8 (2015) @No $ @ @ APHA, Standard method for the examination of water and wastewater, 6th Edition, American Public Health, http://www.mwa.co.th/download/file_upload/SMWW_1000-3000.pdf,(2015) @No $ @ @ Koul Nishtha, Lokhande R.S. and J.K., Physico-chemical, Bacteriological, and Pesticide analysis of Tap water in Millenium City Gurgaon, Haryana, India, International Research Journal of Environment Sciences, 1(2), 1-7 (2012) @No