Open AccessRemoval of lead from polluted Musi Water using Biosurfactants (Rhamnolipids)
Author(s) -
Mrs.V. Sellam,
K. Nagajyothi
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of engineering and advanced technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2249-8958
DOI - 10.35940/ijeat.f1419.0986s319
Subject(s) - environmental science , urbanization , pollution , contamination , lead (geology) , water pollution , wastewater , water contamination , waste management , environmental protection , environmental engineering , environmental chemistry , chemistry , biology , ecology , engineering , paleontology
The largest city discharges about 600 million litres of waste water into the River Musi. Due to indiscriminate urbanisation and lack of planning, Musi has been the receptacle for the domestic and industrial waste water in the city. High levels of chemical, biomedical, biological, pharmaceutical and industrial contamination cause ground water pollution has endangered aquatic life(1). People depend on the vegetables and fruits grown on Musi river bed leading to diseases and even miscarriages. The polluted water contains high levels of lead which leads to damage of nervous system, hematopoietic system, renal system, cardiovascular system, reproductive system etc.(2) Key word: Musi water,musi river etc.,