International Journal of Environmental Chemistry
Volume 1, Issue 2 (2015)
Published
Table of contents
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Studies on the Effect of Coal Mining on the Water Quality Parameters of Lilagar River Passing Through Dipika Coal Field Area
Abstract: Lilagar river is a perennial water resource which is the biggest tributary of river Mahanadi in Chhattisgarh Lilagar river originates from Urta village near Pali in Korba district. The river flows through forest land, cropland and density populated rural areas. Mining of coal also causes pollution. Coal mine water is acidic in nature and dissolves the toxic elements like Cd, Pb and Al. water from river, pond and other sources …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Chemical Safety in Solid Waste Management
Abstract: Solid waste disposal is a burning issue now-a-days. Municipal solid waste consists of wastes like paper, plastics, glass, metal, food, etc. These wastes come from various sources, may be houses, industries, hotels, etc. This paper focuses specifically on the chemical waste disposal. It is observed that in society many times illegal dumping of toxic chemical waste is done. This is not a good practice. This can pose serious hazard to …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 4–8 Read article
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Fluoride Distribution and Related Health Problems
Abstract: Fluoride is one of the very few chemicals that cause significant effects in people depending upon their concentration. Although present naturally in soil, water and air, fluoride consumption occurs largely through water. Fluoride intake at low concentration is known to cause beneficial effects on teeth, however at high concentrations; it may give rise to a number of adverse effects. These range from mild dental fluorosis to crippling skeletal fluorosis as …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–12 Read article