Review of Hussain Sagar Lake Pollution, Hyderabad, India - Juniper Publishers
Juniper Publishers-Open Access Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources Review of Hussain Sagar Lake Pollution, Hyderabad, India Authored by P Mahammed Rafi Abstract Hussain sagar lake, a historical lake which was built in 1562 by Hussain Shaw Wali is situated in the heart of Hyderabad city, India. Earlier up to 1930's, it was the major water source to meet drinking and irrigation requirements for both twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Now this lake turned to virtual garbage bin with no adequate treatment for wastewater loads originated from point and non point sources. Therefore the lake loses the capability of self purification system which was an important factor that depends on the maximum uptake of oxygen from the atmosphere. Multiple projects were undertaken by the concerned authorities for the improvement of Hussain sagar lake and its catchment area. Recently With referring to the Lake health status, In 2006, HMDA, a governing body set up by Andhr...
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