DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ANDHRA PRADESH
Name : P. SRINIVAS,
Designation : Lecturer
Branch : Electronics & Communication Engg.
Institute : GPW, Srikakulam, Srikakulam Dist.
Year/Semester : VI Semester
Subject : Analytical Instrumentation
Subject Cod : AEI-603
Topic : Pollution Analysers
Duration : 50 Mts
Sub Topic : List the common water pollutants and
sources
Teaching Aids : Diagrams,images
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 Objectives

On completion of this period, you would be

able to know :

• List of common water pollutants and sources

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 Discussion / Debate

• What is Water pollution ?

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 Definition

• Water pollution is defined as the phenomenon by which

Excessive undesirable substance added to water become

Harmful to human beings and aquatic life.

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Water Pollution

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Water Pollution

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Water Pollution

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Water Pollution

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Water Pollution

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Water Pollution

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Water Pollution

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Pollutant is any substance produced by human activity which

shows detrimental effect on environment and living

organisms

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Water pollutants are:

1) Ammonia Nitrates
2) Kjeldahl Nitrogen
3) Volatile solids
4) Phosphorous
5) Aldehydes
6) ketones

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Water pollutant sources are:

• Faulty sewage system

• Industrial effluents

• Unhygienic practices

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 Summary
In this period, you have learnt about

Pollution: Excessive discharge or addition of undesirable

substances into the environment

Pollutant: Is any any substance produced by human

activity which shows detrimental effect on
environment and living organisms

Water pollutants: Ketones, aldehydes, phosphorous, etc

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 Quiz

1. Pick up the correct water pollutant

a) Carbon dioxide

b) Phosphorus

c) Nitrogen Dioxide

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 Frequently asked Questions

1) Define the terms Water Pollution and Pollutants

3) List the different Water Pollutants

5) State the sources of Water Pollutants

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