TNPSC Thervupettagam

Spike in ammonia levels in Yamuna

November 5 , 2020 1355 days 915 0
  • Ammonia levels in the Yamuna river had reached nearly 3 parts per million (ppm)
  • It was almost six times above the acceptable limit of 0.5ppm, as per the Bureau of Indian Standards.
  • Ammonia is a colourless gas.
  • It consists of hydrogen and nitrogen.
  • It is used as an industrial chemical in the production of fertilisers, plastics, synthetic fibres, dyes and other products.
  • Ammonia occurs naturally in the environment from the breakdown of organic waste matter.

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