Yamuna river froth contains harmful organic matter that releases volatile gases directly into atmosphere, warns expert
Yamuna River, stating that it contains harmful organic matter which releases volatile gases directly into the atmosphere.
Speaking to ANI, Professor Sachchida Nand Tripathi, Dean of the Kotak School of Sustainability at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, said, «The effect of froth on the Yamuna River is dangerous. The frequent occurrence of froth is primarily due to the large amounts of surfactants from soap, detergents, and other pollutants in untreated wastewater flowing into the river.»
«After the monsoon, the stable atmosphere and rising temperatures create ideal conditions for froth formation. Later, in October, when temperatures drop, it helps stabilise the froth. However, this froth contains harmful organic matter that releases volatile gases directly into the atmosphere. The partitioning of froth also releases volatile organic gases and semi-volatile organic compounds. These organic gases become precursors to secondary organic particulate matter,» he added.
He further stated that the froth also makes the water unhealthy for aquatic life.
«Froth can kill healthy algae, and fish, and other aquatic organisms can die because of it. It also leads to a reduction in dissolved oxygen (DO), which makes the water unhealthy for aquatic life. All in all, it's detrimental to the environment,» he told ANI.
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