Updated Jan 16, 2021 | 06:03 IST
Consuming such ammonia-contaminated water can cause damage to the internal organs, lungs, brain, anaemia, cough, irritation in eyes and pain, according to health experts. 3 ways to remove ammonia from water [Representative image] | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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Nitrifying bacteria treat ammonia-contaminated water through biological processes.
In ion exchange method, the ammonium ions contained in the water get exchanged with the ions contained in clinoptilolite.
New Delhi: High ammonia levels in the river Yamuna, a major source of potable water for Delhi residents, led to a temporary closure of Wazirabad, Chandrawal and Okhla water treatment plants in the national capital, disrupting water supply in some parts on the city on Tuesday.
Updated Jan 14, 2021 | 17:05 IST
Air pollution, COVID-19, locusts and now toxins in water - Delhi has been grappling with a series of rather serious problems. Alarming air and water pollution levels have been recorded in Delhi. | Photo Credit: IANS
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Water supply has been disrupted in several parts of Delhi due to pollutants in Yamuna water.
The Supreme Court has now asked the states and other parties to appear in court on January 19, the next date of hearing.
The national capital has earned the infamy of being one of the planet’s worst-polluted regions. The air here is mixed with deadly toxins and the AQI constantly registers ‘Unhealthy’ to ‘Hazardous’ levels especially in the winter season. This in itself has been termed as a medical emergency by the authorities and every breath we take in Delhi-NCR is taking us a step closer to irreversible lung damage.