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Assessment of Pollution Caused by Garbage Processing Facility, Hadapsar, Pune, India

Author Affiliations

  • 1 National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, 89-B, Dr. A.B. Road, Worli, Mumbai, 400 018, INDIA

Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 4, Issue (10), Pages 34-42, October,22 (2015)

Abstract

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.

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