WELCOME

SIR.M.V.GOVT.SCIENCE COLLEGE
BOMMANAKATTE ,BHADRAVATHI
(AFFILIATED BY KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY)

SEMINAR ON : WATER ACT , 1974

SUBIMMITED TO:
The chairman
Department of PG Studies,
& Research in Industrial Chemistry
Sir .M . V. Govt. Science College,
Bhadravathi
SUBIMMITED BY:
MISS. BHOOMIKA.D.R.
2nd MSc 3rd Semester
Industrial Chemistry
REG NO : PS184203
CONTENTS
1) Introduction.
2) Pollution.
3) Types of pollution.
4) Water pollution.
5) Water act, 1974.
6) Conclusion
7) References
INTRODUCTION
To establish environmental education and create
environmental awareness among the public.
 To introduce principles and effective plans
regarding environmental issues.
 To establish laws for environment protection and
implement them on behalf of the government.
POLLUTION
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the
natural environment that cause adverse change.
Types of water pollution
1.Water pollution
2.Air pollution
3.Soil pollution
4.Noise pollution
Water pollution
Water pollution means such contaminants of water or
such alteration of the physical , chemical or biological
properties of water .
Sources of water pollution
•Domestic waste
•Industrial effluents
•Insecticides and pesticides
•Detergents and fertilizers
Effects of water pollution
1.Diseases :

• Typhoid , Cholera , Hepatitis and various other

diseases.
2.Destruction of ecosystems :
•Water pollution can cause an entire ecosystem to
collapse if left unchecked.
3.Eutropication :
•Chemicals in a water body , encourage the growth of
algae.
•These algae form a layer on top of the pond or lake .
and this decreases the amount of oxygen in the water
body , so it affects the water body.
4.Effects the food chain :
• Fish , Shellfish etc, which are then consumed by
humans.
Prevention of water pollution
1.Save water
•Conserving water is our first aim.
•Water wastage is a major problem globally and we
are only now making up to the issue.
•Simply small changes you can make domestically will
make a huge difference.
2.Better treatment of sewage :
•Agricultural or other industries can reuse this
wastewater by reducing its toxic contents.
3.Use environmentally friendly products :
•By using soluble products that do not go on to
become pollutants , we can reduce the amount of
water pollution caused by a household.
Environmental legislations in India
•Central enactments
1.Air pollution
2.Water pollution
3.Pesticides
4.Radiation
5.Forests , Fisheries and others
6.Comprehensive environment protection
•State enactments
1.Smoke control
2.Water pollution
3.Land use
4.Pest control
WATER ACT,1974
It provides for maintaining and restoring the
wholesomeness of water by preventing and
controlling of water pollution.
FEATURES
•To prevent and control of water pollution.
•Maintain and restore of all types of surface and
ground water.
•Establishment of CPCB and SPCB .
•This gives powers and functions to these boards.
•It provide funds , budgets ,accounts.
•It provides penalties for the defaulters.
CPCB
•To prevent and control of water pollution.
•It coordinates the activities of SPCB
•It provides technical assistance and
guidance.
•It organizes training programs to prevent
and control of water pollution.
•It organizes comprehensive programs on
pollution related issues.
•Collects complies and publishes technical and
statistical data related to water pollution.
•It prepare manuals for the treatment and
disposal of waste water and sewage.
•Lays down standards for water quality
parameters.
•Plans nation –wide programs for prevention
and control of water pollution.
•Establishes and recognizes the laboratories for
the analysis of water.
SPCB
•The board advises the State government with
respect to the location of any industry that
might pollute a stream or a well.
•It lays down standard for effluent .
•It has power to take legal samples of trade
effluents in accordance with the procedure laid
down in the Act.
•The sample is taken in the presence of the occupier
or his agent is divided into two parts. Sealed, signed
by both parties and send for analysis to some
recognized lab. If the samples do not confirm to the
prescribed water qualities standard ,then consent is
refused to the unit.
•Every industries is obtained has to consent from the
board.
•The board suggests efficient methods for utilization,
treatment and disposal of trade effluents.
APPELLATE
•It consisting of a single person or three persons are
appointed by the head of the state. The Governer is
constituted to here such appeals as filed by some
industries due to some order made by the state board
within 30 days of passing the orders.
•The appellate authority after giving the appellant and
the state board an opportunity of being heard
disposes of the appeal as expeditiously as possible.
CONCLUSION
•Environmental pollutions are affecting not only
individual , it affects entire countries all over
the world.
•It is necessary to create awareness towards
improving the quality of environment.
•All this acts helps to control and prevent
pollution.
REFERENCES
1.Environmental Science by S S DARA
2.Environmental Chemistry by A.K.DE
Thank you