Paper Key : IRJ************844
Author: Chetana Kumar
Date Published: 12 Oct 2023
Abstract
The project aimed to examine the impact of treated effluent irrigation on soil near a sewage treatment plant at Shivanagara, Davanagere city. The samples of soil are collected at 5 different locations near STP plant. The study assessed the quality of treated wastewater to understand its appropriateness for agricultural use and performance of treatment units are evaluated. The continuous use of treated effluent for irrigation resulted in crop yield reductions due to soil illness, organic matter build up, and nutritional problems. From the collected samples of treated wastewater and soli various parameters such as pH, EC, Colour, TDS, Alkalinity, Hardness, DO, and chlorides were evaluated and the characteristics of soil was examined. The findings indicate that most parameters exceeded acceptable levels for drinking purposes, but the treated wastewater could still be utilized for irrigation.
DOI LINK : 10.56726/IRJMETS45205 https://www.doi.org/10.56726/IRJMETS45205