Seasonal distribution of physico- chemical parameters in effluent discharge area of Uppanar estuary, Cuddalore, south-east coast of India.
J Environ Biol
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2005 Apr; 26(2): 291-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-113422
ABSTRACT
Seasonal distribution of physico-chemical characteristics such as rainfall, pH, salinity, temperature, light extinction coefficient, dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand and nutrients like total phosphorus, inorganic phosphate, nitrite, nitrate and reactive silicate has been studied at two stations of Uppanar estuary in relation to effluent discharges from SIPCOT industries. There are 44 industries discharges their effluents into Uppanar estuary, which may influence the biota. Nutrient concentrations were higher during monsoon season and low during summer season. The mean concentrations of nutrients were high at station 1 than station 2 due to discharges from industries, coconut husk retting grounds near the station 1. In the present study, the physico-chemical characteristic of Uppanar estuary carried out and variations are discussed.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Oxygen
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Phosphates
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Phosphorus
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Rain
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Seasons
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Seawater
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Sewage
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Water Pollutants, Chemical
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Waste Disposal, Fluid
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Environmental Monitoring
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Environ Biol
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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