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E- Content Learning Lecture
Community Nutrition
Industrial Waste Offencce
Dr. Namita S. Moyal
Department of Food Science and Nutrition
What is Industrial Pollution?
• With the coming of the Industrial Revolution, humans were able to advance further
into the 21st century. Technology developed rapidly, science became advanced and
the manufacturing age came into view. With all of these came one more effect,
industrial pollution. Earlier, industries were small factories that produced smoke as
the main pollutant.
• However, since the number of factories were limited and worked only a certain
number of hours a day, the levels of pollution did not grow significantly. But when
these factories became full-scale industries and manufacturing units, the issue of
industrial pollution started to take on more importance
• Any form of pollution that can trace its immediate source to industrial practices is known as industrial
pollution. Most of the pollution on the planet can be traced back to industries of some kind. In fact, the
issue of industrial pollution has taken on grave importance for agencies trying to fight against
environmental degradation. Countries facing sudden and rapid growth of such industries are finding it
to be a serious problem which has to be brought under control immediately.
• Industrial pollution takes on many faces. It contaminates many sources of drinking water, releases
unwanted toxins into the air and reduces the quality of soil all over the world. Major environmental
disasters have been caused due to industrial mishaps, which have yet to be brought under control.
Below are a few of the causes of industrial pollution that have resulted in environmental degradation.
Industrial waste
• Industrial waste is the waste produced by industrial activity which includes any material
that is rendered useless during a manufacturing process such as that of factories,
industries, mills, and mining operations.
• Types of industrial waste include dirt and gravel, masonry and concrete, scrap metal, oil,
solvents, chemicals, scrap lumber, even vegetable matter from restaurants. Industrial
waste may be solid, liquid or gaseous. It may be hazardous or non-hazardous waste.
• Hazardous waste may be toxic, ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or radioactive. Industrial
waste may pollute the air, the soil, or nearby water sources, eventually ending up in the
sea.
• Industrial waste is often mixed into municipal waste, making accurate assessments
difficult. Most countries have enacted legislation to deal with the problem of industrial
waste, but strictness and compliance regimes vary. Enforcement is always an issue.
Classification and treatment
• Another obvious effect of industrial waste is air pollution resulting from fossil fuel burning. This affects the
lives of many people because this spreads illnesses.
• Over time, this issue that has been widespread. Several environmental issues have a devastating effect on third
world countries because they don't have sufficient resources to solve this particular issue. This also effects the
quality of soil because farmers have to try and deal with this massive issue.
• In addition, nitrogen dioxide is a common air pollutant found in the air. Air pollutants have a devastating
effect on the human population because it causes sicknesses. Ammonia also causes a lot of respiratory
problems that can be contracted from the air. "Illnesses that can occur from air pollution range from irritation
to eyes, skin, nose, or throat.
• There is also a chance to get Pneumonia or Bronchitis both being very dangerous. Commonly, people have
reported to have gotten headaches, nauseam and dizziness from air pollution. The WHO or The World Health
Organization has stated that air pollution is the worst risk in terms of human health. Air pollution has been
around for a long time. Indoor air pollution is also risk for humans.
2.Water pollution
• One of the most devastating effects of industrial waste is water pollution. For
most industrial processes, heavy amount of water is used which comes in
contact with harmful chemicals.
• These chemicals are usually metals or radioactive material. This heavily
effects the environment because most of waste ends up in oceans, lakes, or
rivers. As a result, water becomes polluted posing as health hazard to
everyone.
• Farmers rely on this water but if the water is polluted, then crops that are
produced can become polluted. These effect the health of society because if
industrial companies can't clean up their waste, this begins to affect the life of
humans but also animals.
• The effects of industrial pollution are far-reaching and liable to affect the
ecosystem for many years to come. Most industries require large amounts of
water for their work. When involved in a series of processes, the water comes
into contact with heavy metals, harmful chemicals, radioactive waste, and
even organic sludge.
• These are either dumped into open oceans or rivers. As a result, many of our
water sources have a high amount of industrial waste in them which seriously
impacts the health of our ecosystem. The same water is then used by farmers
for irrigation purpose which affects the quality of food that is produced.
• Water pollution has already rendered many groundwater resources useless for
humans and wildlife. It can at best be recycled for further usage in industries.
3. Soil Pollution