VPE 511: Environment and Environmental Hygiene (2+1)

THE WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION ACT- 1974 (AMENDED IN 1988)

• This act was enacted under Article 252 (1) of the Constitution as a social welfare measure.

Objectives

• To prevent and control water pollution.
• To establish Central and State Boards for water pollution control.
• To empower the Central and State Boards to prevent water pollution.

Functions of Central Board

• To advise the Central Government regarding the prevention and abatement of water pollution.
• To plan for the prevention, control and abatement of water pollution.
• To provide technical assistance and guidance to state boards and sponsor investigation and research regarding water pollution.
• To lay down standards for a stream or well waters.
• To organize nationwide programme for prevention and control of water pollution.
• To establish or recognize labs for analysis of water samples.

Functions of State Board

• To advise the State Government about prevention and abatement of water pollution.
• To plan a programme for prevention and control of water pollution.
• To encourage research and investigation regarding waters pollution
• To take legal samples of trade effluent in accordance with the procedure and take necessary action.
• To organize mass education programme in collaboration with Central Board.
• To evolve efficient method of sewage and trade effluents disposal.