Multifarious Aspects of Tannery Waste and Its Management in India
Journal Title: International Journal of Environment, Ecology, Family and Urban Studies (IJEEFUS) - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 3
Abstract
Tanning is an ancient craft in India and plays an important role in the country’s economy. The industry flourishes in conditions of natural advantage offered by large cattle population, which supply raw materials amounting for 15% of cattle, 46% of buffalo,17% of goat and 4% of sheep of the world. Although tanning industry has been in existence for a long time, the problem of environmental pollution received serious consideration only in recent years. The pollutants from large number of tanneries in the country have caused considerable damage of water courses, affecting drinking water supply and irrigation. It is realized that the untreated wastewaters when allowed to stagnate as is being done in most cases, gives rise to odour nuisance, unsightly appearance, creating ground and surface water pollution. The industry is generally associated with a noxious smell arising from its raw materials, solids, Liquids and gaseous wastes emanating from the industry adopting medieval methods of processing. Increasing in number of tanning units and the lack of application of suitable methods of disposal of the wastes, the problem of environmental pollution is likely to aggravate further in coming years with a severe impact on the environment, necessitating early measures for the control of pollution from tanneries. This paper gives an overview of tanning industry inclusive of its waste characteristics, pollutional impacts and various disposal techniques, cleaner technology and waste minimization.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. M. Latha, Dr . S. Balakumar
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