Abstract:
The area of study lies in the tectonically disturbed Sub-Himalayan region of the Azad Kashmir. The main cities are thickly populated (320,000) and produce 680 tons of solid waste per day, whereas local authorities are handling only 200 tones per day. The remaining 480 tons waste per day is not being given any attention and remains at the generation sites, such as streets, grounds, parks, and along road and river sides. Wastage is generated only by community in residential areas. The CMH (Combined Military Hospital) and other health care centers produce chemical and biological waste, which is primarily not treated before disposal. The total suspended solids were analysed and quantified. The amount of organic matter present in the total suspended solids was also in higher amount at the disposal sites. In the area, three types of sewer collection systems are present. All the 3,700,000 gallons of liquid waste is disposed into river without any treatment. Chemically, Pb, Fe, Zn, Ca, Mg, Na, K, SO4, HCO3 and PO4 are the main constituents in water. Due to uncontrolled disposal of waste, organic matter in waste has tubifix, liminodruls, sewer flies, Rottail maggot larvae and water fungi. It seems from the data that pollution from seepage through septic tanks contaminates groundwater. A collection network is needed for future planning.
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19-22
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Environmental Science, Volume: 2, Issue: 1, Year: 2002