A Comparative Analysis of Water Samples at Vatva and Odhav Industrial Areas, Ahmedabad

Water is the most essential and basic necessity for the living world. Vatva and Odhav are the industrial areas located
in the Southern and South –East outskirts of the Ahmedabad city respectively. Vatva and Odhav industrial units supply drugs,
chemicals and Engineering parts to various cities of India. Vatva has been divided into different phases. The development of
Vatva and Odhav industrial areas doesn’t have proper management for disposal of water effluents. The effluents are thrown
into the open, thus polluting the water and soil. The water samples were collected in March, June and August, 2011
respectively. The physical parameters like pH and Electrical Conductance were carried out and results were analyzed. The
chemical parameters like Total Hardness, Chlorinity and Calcium hardness were also carried out and results were also
analyzed. The water samples showed high level of TDS and salinity pointing towards the poor condition of water. The water
bodies like ponds, lakes and rivers are polluted in due course causing water pollution. The polluted water also degrades the
agricultural land. Many rivers receive heavy flux of sewage, industrial effluents, domestic and agricultural wastes from simple
to highly toxic hazardous chemicals. Further analysis and study is required for sustainable development of future projects.