tailieunhanh - The impact of water pollution on the socio-economic status of the stakeholders of Ennore Creek, Bay of Bengal (India)

Ennore Creek becomes the pollution point in Bay of Bengal which influences the marine resources and productivity of the region. This coastal belt in the neighboring areas of the city is viewed as dumping sites for industrial effluents and disposing domestic waste (Arunagiri et al., 1998). The natural wealth of the creek is now being eroded to mere sewage channel (Jayaprakash, 2003). The Ennore Thermal Power Plant uses the river waters as coolant and lets out the warm water, in the Ennore Creek. Extensive deposition of sand bar is taking place in the mouth of the creek and the. | Indian Journal of Science and Technology No 3 Mar. 2009 66 ISSN 0974- 6846 The impact of water pollution on the socio-economic status of the stakeholders of Ennore Creek Bay of Bengal India Part I and N. Gajendran2 University of Madras 1Dept. of Economics Chellammal Women s College Guindy Chennai-600 005 India. . in Botany University of Madras Chennai-25. gajend6an@ The holistic nature of human ecology is the study of human social systems in relation to the total environment UNESCO 1979 . Its aim is to understand the pattern of the interactions between different human situations to formulate prudent and effective policies for the future. At the root of human ecology lie two fundamental concerns the concern for integrity of the ecosystems of the biosphere on which mankind s existence depends and the concern for the health and well being of the people. Coastal area is the confluence point of the natural land based nutrients and the salt based oceans. Coastal water provides livelihood and also serves as treasure for genetic stock. Coastal zone occupies 10 of the marine area and produces 90 of total marine food. Coastline provides seat for atomic and thermal power generations. Optimum benefit of the coastal water can be achieved by preserving its natural integrity under unpolluted atmosphere. It is essential to bring about a joint management of enforcing agencies of environmental loss industrial agencies causing environment pollution and users of natural resources of the coastal areas. The concept behind this approach is to evolve eco-environmental friendly strategies with a participatory approach of all concerned. Man and the Bio-sphere Project 11-considers the ecological aspects of urban systems including water UNESCO 1979 . The coastal zone is generally viewed as common resources available to all. The multiplicity of uses of the coast and coastal waters are for industry transport recreation mariculture and fish production and also the