Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper


Vol.14, Issue 04, 2008

Page Number: 723-730

ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS IN THANE CREEK WATER AND THEIR CONCENTRATIONS

Ravindra P. Chavan, R.S. Lokhande and S.I. Rajput

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out during June 2002 - May 2004 to study the different organic contaminants presents in Thane Creek waterThe creek water shows high of B.O.D and C.O.D. along with high concentration Value of phenolic compo. Detergents Methanol, ethanol, Acetone and low concentration of Dichloromethane and ether. which are toxic to aquatic and human life.The origin of these contaminants is mainly from the entry of effluents from surrounding industries.