Evaluation of quality of air, water and noise in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (India)
Author:
Wani Khursheed Ahmad,Mamta K.,Rao R.J.
Abstract
PurposeThe first approach mainly aims at measurement of SPM, SO2 and NO2 from different sources in the Gwalior region and the second and third approach aims at the quantification of water and noise quality of the city of Gwalior. The purpose of this paper is to discuss these approaches.Design/methodology/approachThe water analysis was carried out by the standard methods of APHA, 2005 and the air and noise analysis were carried out by the standard procedures of CPCB, New Delhi and published work earlier respectively.FindingsThe water quality in the city was well within the standards, however, the noise and air quality in the city was above the standards set by CPCB, New Delhi.Originality/valueThis is the first approach in the city of Gwalior that related air pollution, water pollution and noise pollution to acute and chronic illnesses amongst all age groups. This will lead to the development of a sustainable city, while working to transform the city of Gwalior into a sustainable city.
Subject
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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