The life on earth is blessed in terms of the numerous resources
provided by the nature. The abundant sunshine, flowing rivers and
streams, the varied fertility of soil make earth a planet fit to
sustain life of different forms distinguishing it from all other
planets of the solar system. The rapid increase in the
reckless exploitation of these resources and contaminating them
with the wastes generated out of the passion of human greed have
deteriorated the quality of life.
Protection of the water environment
With the objective of the protection and improvement of
environment, legislative frameworks and policies have come up. The
Environment Protection Act, 1986 has been enforced for the purpose
of conservation and improvement of environment was introduced along
with legislations working such as Water (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974, to provide for the prevention and control of
water pollution and maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of
water.
