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: ETVS-01-2012
PURPOSE SCOPE
: For awareness and knowledge Toxicity free treated water : Toxicity free treated water @ all WWTP Operations & Verifications.
ETV EFFLUENT TOXICITY VERIFICATION SYSTEM Means treated water quality & purity confirmation
(The Central role of water reuse management in sustainable development)
Abstract:
We are facing treated water quality crisis. Treated non complains effluent discharge contaminates land and eco system. It directly affects our food production, human health and well being. A healthier human future needs urgent action for smart sustained water reuse management. One of the important management tools is ETV (Effluent Toxicity Verification) System.
PHYSICAL
1. Turbidity 2. Suspended solids 1. 2. 3. 4.
CHEMICAL
Heavy metals Lead Mercury Residual chlorine and others 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
BIOLOGICAL
Ammonia Ammonium Nitrite Nitrate BOD COD E-coli and others
What organisms are used in ETV system? The organisms used in testing vary by region. For aquatic toxicity studios in India, following are the common species for acute and chronic test. 1) Puntius stigma 2) Puntius sophore 3) Anabas 4) Chela bacalia 5) Puntius ticto and 6) Colisa faciatus Other fresh water fish species like Gambusia affinis (mosquito fish) can also considered Daphnia pulex and D.magna (daphnids), Selenastrum Sp., Scenedesmus aculeala, Scenedesmus guadacada are also recommended. What are the reference documents? 1) USEPA.
2) IS 6582-1971
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Responsibility M/s. Rane Brake Lining Limited OHS Dept. and Designer O&M Contractor.