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Authors : Aparna S. Dhoble

Page Nos : 41-45

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Abstract: Hazardous waste from industries are the largest in countries such as India because of rapid industrialization and its impact will be recognized. Industries are the main source of environmental pollution despite their rich contribution to country‟s economy. Heavy pollution of ground and water bodies by industrial effluents has become a serious threat to environment. The main objectives of studies are to assess the type of pollution present due to industrial waste and to identify the effect of industrial waste on people‟s health. The research was carried out in Ballarpur from 100 randomly selected people with the help of schedule method. The findings shows that air pollution identified in large amount. Most of the people suffered from respiratory problems. The most common method for disposal of waste flow in rivers. The major problem always found about odour smell which affects health easily. Keywords: pollution, industrial effluents, hazards

Date of Online: 30 Jan 2015