Yamuna River: A Dying Legacy “How can we save it?”Yamuna River: A Dying Legacy “How can we save it?”

Presentation

We recorded our observations about river Yamuna based on -We recorded our observations about river Yamuna based on -

AppearanceColorSmell FlowWater Properties

What did we observe?What did we observe?We found its appearance…

Dirty Dumped with debris Slums along the bank Teeming with mosquitoes Lack of vegetation Used as a toilet by slum dwellers and

passers –byNo sign of fish

COLOURCOLOUR The color of the river has

considerably changed over the years. Though water is colorless and reflects the colour of the sky, yamuna has a special colour – either it is black or dark grey which is a clear indication of how much it has been depleted and polluted

SMELLSMELL FOUL

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PUNGENT

FLOW OF THE RIVERFLOW OF THE RIVERIndustrial Yamuna which was a fast flowing river, flows at a snails pace at present. The debris in the water has pollutants and construction debris and waste has made it almost stagnant.

SCIENTIFIC RESULTS – RIVER YAMUNASCIENTIFIC RESULTS – RIVER YAMUNA

CRITERIA

OBSERVATIONS REMARKS

pH level 9 Not conducive to aquaticlives

Temperature warm

Dissolvedoxygen

nil Absence of aquatic fish

Microbialorganisms

E.Coli & allpathogens

Healthhazards

Properties of Near by River GangaProperties of Near by River Ganga Colourless No Odour Pleasant smell Presence of debris in small quantity Good flow Boating and fishing possible Abundant fish available

SCIENTIFIC RESULTS – River GangaSCIENTIFIC RESULTS – River Ganga

CRITERIA OBSERVATIONS REMARKS

pH level 6.89 /gm Favorable to aquatic lives

Temperature cool

Dissolvedoxygen

7 mg/L Presence of aquatic fish and other varieties

Microbialorganisms

nil No healthhazards, safe for drinking

Comparative Graphical AnalysisComparative Graphical Analysis

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pH and Dissolved Oxygen Levels

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RIVER GANGARIVERYAMUNA

COMPARATIVE STUDYCOMPARATIVE STUDY

River Ganga River Yamuna

COLOUR COLOURLESS GREY &

BLACK

SMELL ODOURLESS FOUL

FLOW RUNNING STILL

We analyzed the causes for the pollution of river YamunaWe analyzed the causes for the pollution of river Yamuna

1. Over population2. Dumping of industrial wastes3. Seepage of domestic sewage

4. Increased temperature5. Oxygen depletion6. Construction debris7. Lack of general awareness8. Negligence by the government

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1. Health hazards-communicable diseases.

2. Disturbs the water cycle. .

3. Pollutes the air.

4. Hinders aquatic life.

5. Prevents recreation.

We pondered over the effects of this pollution…..We pondered over the effects of this pollution…..

What can we do to improve this situation?What can we do to improve this situation?

1. Generate greater awareness of this issue among the citizens of the city2. Promote co-operation of the citizens with the authorities3. As a first step, we thought of putting across our own views to the delhi city Administrative Tribunal…

Our Suggestions…Our Suggestions…

1) Educate the people living near the river to develop an ecological conscience

2) Adequate sewage arrangements.3) Proper sanitation.4) Government should implement all

its plans in this area efficiently