Project Description
One of the biggest challenges of 21st century is safe water-supplies and environmental sanitation which are vital for protecting the environment, improving health and alleviating poverty. Heavy metal contamination of soil resulting from wastewater irrigation is a cause of serious concern due to the potential health impacts of consuming contaminated produce. The impact of contaminated water on the crop growth and soil properties has not been evaluated yet for Mandroach stream in Abbottabad. The proposed study aim to assess the water quality of Mandroach Stream at various points from Takia Camp (Abbottabad) to Sarai Saleh (Harripur). The effect of polluted water on the soil profiles will be investigated along Mandroach stream in the study area along with studying the effects of polluted water on various growth parameters of selected crop (wheat).The study will involve the analysis of Mandroach stream water aftermath contamination caused by mixing of domestic wastewater. The present study will fill missing gaps by generating information on the effect of contaminated wastewater of Mandroach stream on crop growth and productivity.
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Project Funding
1
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Directorate of Science and Technology, Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa
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0.25
Million Rupee
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Members
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