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JEH Volume 9 (2001), Paper 1, January 2001
Posted January 10, 2001
POLLUTION POTENTIAL OF PESTICIDES IN THE HINDON RIVER, INDIA
I. Ali
C. K. Jain
National Institute of Hydrology Roorkee, India
ABSTRACT
The pollution potential of pesticides in the Hindon river (India) has
been studied. The different pesticides monitored include lindane, malathion,
BHC, p, p’-DDD, o, p’-DDT, and methoxychlor. Water and sediment samples
were collected during the pre- and post-monsoon seasons. The concentrations
of pesticides were found to be high in sediments compared to the associated
water column. Agricultural runoff is the main source of pesticide pollution.
Reference: Ali, I. and C.K. Jain, Pollution Potential of
Pesticides in the Hindon River, India, Journal of Environmental Hydrology,
Vol. 9, Paper 1, January 2001.
Dr. C.K. Jain
National Institute of Hydrology
Environmental Hydrology Division
Roorkee 247 667 India
E-mail: ckj@nih.ernet.in