Studies of water and wastewater quality at Indian Scientific Base Maitri, east Antarctica during XXVIII ISEA.

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Brief Description (Abstract):

Lake water sampling was carried out from Schirmacher Oasis during the XXVIIIth Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica for determining the various quality parameters. The aim of the studies was to know the water characteristics of the area, which are likely to be influenced by ongoing human activities and scientific research programs of Indian scientific station. Water samples were collected from four lakes and analyzed for Physico-chemical parameters, microbiological and radiation contamination. Total dissolved solids were found to be maximum 14 mg/l in one of the four lakes. Few Psychrophillic bacteria were found in landlocked lake. Radiation contamination was observed well below the permissible limits in all lake water. Two wastewater samples from Inlet and Outlet of wastewater treatment unit were also collected to assess the performance of the unit and to measure quality of treated wastewater at Maitri station.

Status: Completed

Purpose: Water is an essential element for sustainability of any form of life and its existing environment in Antarctica is influenced by natural factors viz. Wind speed, ambient temperature, ice, snow, blizzard, glacier etc. The established Indian Scientific Base Maitri requires water for its operations, pursuance of scientific research and other logistic activities in Schirmacher Oasis. Lakes are the sources of fresh water and can be used as drinking water in Antarctica. Water resources may be influenced in terms of quantity and quality depending upon the waterrequirements and wastewater discharged by scientific station. The study of water resources at Maitri Station is significant for assessing the environmental impacts.

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Human Dimensions,

Place/Location(s): Maitri, Antarctic,

Project: Studies of water and wastewater quality at Indian Scientific Base Maitri,

Topic Category(s): Environment,

Date(s): 2020-10-12 (Creation),

Resource Contact(s):
1. Name : Dr. Bhupesh Sharma
    Role : PrincipalInvestigator
    Phone : 8322525515
    E-Mail : ictd [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Distributor Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : Distributor
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Metadata Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : PointOfContact
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Extent:
Start Date : 2008-01-01
End Date   : 2009-12-31