ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Physicochemical Properties of Soil around
the MSW Dumpsite in North East Coast
– A Sustainable Waste Management Practice
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Department of Environmental Sciences, GSS, GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh – INDIA – 530045
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Department of Chemistry, GSS, GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – INDIA – 530045
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Department of Environmental Science, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria-720223
Submission date: 2024-03-11
Final revision date: 2024-06-21
Acceptance date: 2024-07-24
Online publication date: 2025-01-07
Corresponding author
V. D. N. Kumar Abbaraju
Department of Environmental Sciences, GSS, GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh – INDIA – 530045
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ABSTRACT
This present work reveals the multifaceted challenges arising from unregulated municipal solid
waste (MSW) dumping in the North East Coast, Visakhapatnam, India. It investigates the environmental
and public health impacts, emphasizing the intricate connection between MSW management, soil
quality, and broader environmental consequences. The available Ca2+ value is about 4.7. For this work,
a comparison of contaminated soil samples with the ideal range of micronutrients required for plants
is measured. A standard calibration curve for this analysis by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS)
using sodium ion (λ = 589 nm) is also measured. The proportion of soil in the selected communities
at the dumpsites of the south coastal zone of INDIA represents the standard error of means measured.
Unmanaged MSW disposal not only degrades the visual landscape but also accumulates heavy metals,
posing risks to soil and groundwater quality. The parameters are assessed by using XRD, SEM, and
AAS. The results obtained revealed that the soil near the dumpsite lacks essential nutrients for plant
growth and contains low organic carbon levels. Rectifying these deficiencies is crucial for agricultural
purposes. Moreover, excessive soluble SO4
2- and Cl- and other mineral levels can hinder plant
development. This underscores the urgency of responsible waste management practices in developing
nations.