Bijumon, K B; Dr.Ouseph, P P(Cochin University Of Science And Technology, July 4, 2005)
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Abstract:
Assessment water’ quality nowa-days in global scenario implies the need for a
reference point against which monitoring can be measured and weighed. Aquatic
ecosystenis as part of the natural environment are balanced both witliin tlicinselves and
with other environmental compartments and this equilibrium is subject to natural
variations and evolutions as well as variations caused by human intervention. The
present assessnient is to identify. and possibly quantify, anthropogenic influences over
time against a “natural baseline situation. Water pollution problems have only recently
been taken seriously in retrospect. Once damage occurred, it becomes immeasurable,
and control action cannot be initiated
Description:
School of Environmental Studies,Cochin University of Science &
Technology