Question

Important aspects of pollution control in industries

Answer 1

1. Control at Source:

It involves suitable alterations in the choice of raw materials and process in treatment of exhaust gases before finally discharged and increasing stock height upto 38 metres in order to ensure proper mixing of the discharged pollut­ants.

2. Selection of Industry Site:

The industrial site should be properly examined considering the climatic and topographical characteristics before setting of the industry.

3. Treatment of Industrial Waste:

The industrial wastes should be subjected to proper treatment before their discharge.

4. Plantation:

Intensive plantation in the region, considerably reduces the dust, smoke and other pollutants.

5. Stringent Government Action:

Government should take strin­gent action against industries which discharge higher amount of pollutants into the environment than the level prescribed by Pollu­tion Control Board.

6. Assessment of the Environmental Impacts:

Environmental impact assessment should be carried out regularly which intends to identify and evaluate the potential and harmful impacts of the industries on natural eco-system.