Selective Characterisation And Microbial Analysis Of Industrial Hazardous Wastes In Kadapa District, Rayalaseema Region (A.P - INDIA)

Abstract

The present research investigation is mainly aimed at selective characterisation of industrial hazardous wastes specifically solid wastes in Kadapa district of Rayalaseema region, Andhra Pradesh. The hazardous wastes from specified industries of the region contaminate the water, soil and atmosphere in the vicinity of selected locations of industrial belt. The hazardous solid effluent samples were collected from industrial belt of Kadapa district by following standard procedures. The research study is focused on investigating Physico-Chemical parameters like pH, EC, TDS, SO3 2-, Cl-, SO4 -2, PO4 -3, Ca2+ and Mg2+. The results indicate that quality parameters exceeding the permissible limits and posing challenge to environment protection. The collected solid effluent samples in contaminated soil were characterized for identification of bacteria.