• Physicochemical analysis, toxicity assessment and nutrition source potential of sugarcane distillery spent wash 

  Kuruppuarachchi HD [Thesis-Abstract]

  Sugarcane molasses-based ethanol industries in Sri Lanka generate large volumes of high strength spent wash, causing severe environmental issues. The potential toxicity of spent wash on biological systems and the possibility ...
• Evaluation of water quality of community managed water supply schemes in southern province 

  Shanthi DAMN [Thesis-Abstract]

  Water is a crucial element that covers two-thirds of the surface area of the earth, and it is one of the main substances in the body of every living being on the earth. Thus clean, safe, and adequate freshwater is important ...
• Health quality assessment of a highland stream using selected physico - chemical parameters, biological factors and microplastic level 

  Dilini RMA [Thesis-Abstract]

  Ella is a popular tourism destination in Sri Lanka due to its salubrious climate and aesthetic quality of the surrounding environment. Beeralla stream (tributory of Kirindioya) flow through the Ella city by increasing ...
• Treatment of textile wastewater containing dye stuff by fenton oxidation process and adsorption 

  Parimalarajah D [Thesis-Abstract]

  Environmental pollution is the most severe global issue threatening our ecosystem in the current scenario. Pollution is present in every strata of the earth, and the negative effects associated with it are a major source ...
• Post evaluation of operational performance of compost projects of local authorities funded by Pilisaru national solid waste management project 

  Dinushika LGT [Thesis-Abstract]

  The highest percentage (80%) of organic waste generation was recorded in Sri Lanka compared to the other Asian region countries with higher moisture content and low calorific value (Waste Management Outlook, 2017). Total ...
• Defluoridation of potable water in CKDu prevalent areas enriched with hardness using modified-fly ash functionalized with iron oxide 

  Priyadarshani EAC [Thesis-Abstract]

  Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology is a major health issue reported in countries around the equator including Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Andra Pradesh India, and El Salvador. In Sri Lanka, CKDu is prevalent in the ...
• Defluoridation of potable water in CKDu prevalent areas of Sri Lanka by functionalized modified-fly ash 

  Perera WDMC [Thesis-Full-text]

  The last two decades marked a progressive increase in an epidemic of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown (‘u’) origin (CKDu) among the farming communities in Sri Lanka. In the presence of the combination of fluoride, with ...
• Attitude of affected households towards the mode of compensation and possible issues due to land acquisition for expressway projects in Sri Lanka 

  Dharmawardhana, HMT [Thesis-Full-text]

  Road and highway projects are intended to either build new roads or widen or improve existing ones. Opening up a corridor for a new road requires more space resulting land acquisition and the resultant negative impacts ...
• Evaluating the performance of subsurface horizontal flow constructed wetland for tertiary treatment of sanitary landfill leachate 

  Jeganathan SSD [Thesis-Full-text]

  The difficulty in detecting and quantifying the typical composition characteristics of landfill leachate, limit successful treatment of it. High quality effluent that can be discharged to surface waters could be achieved ...
• Comprehensive guideline for sustainable involuntary resettlement : special case study on problematic Tsunami resettlement site in Galle district 

  Senevirathna, AD [Thesis-Abstract]

  Resettlement has a long history in the world. According to the way of resettling, it can be categorized in to two. Depending on the method of resettlement it can be categorize in to voluntary and involuntary resettlement. Several ...
• A Critical evaluation of wastewater disposal facilities in selected underserved settlements in the Colombo municipal area and recommendations for improvements 

  Irshadh, AG [Thesis-Abstract]

  Sanitation has become a problem in many developing countries. According to reports from WHO and UNICEF in 2012 about 2.6 billion people around the world lack this facility and that counts to half the developing world lack ...
• Comparison and performance evaluation of submerged attached growth aerobic system versus suspended growth aerobic systems designed for factory sewage 

  Athukorala, IASL [Thesis-Abstract]

  Most factories found in Sri Lanka do not have proper sewage treatment systems and due to the high number of employees these factories are always encountered with the problem of handling large quantities of low strength ...
• Conservation of masbedda (Gymnemasylvestre R.Br.) through propagation 

  Kumara, KKIUA [Thesis-Abstract]

  Several activities could be undertaken aimed at conservation and sustainable use of medicinal plants. Some of them are undertaken directly at locations where plants are naturally occurring. while others are less direct, ...
• Strategies for the improved management of coastal zone of Sri Lanka 

  Dissanayake, UAPK [Thesis-Abstract]

  Sri Lanka has a fully operative Coastal lone Management Plan (ClMP), which is periodically updated. The 2003 Coastal lone Management Plan has followed and built upon the 1997 Coastal lone Management Plan with additional ...
• A Study of the present status of management of PCBs, and development of a preliminary inventory for PCB contaminated transformers in Sri Lanka 

  Panditharatne, CR [Thesis-Abstract]

  Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have wide applications and one of its main uses is as the dielectric fluid in electric equipment. During 1970s PCBs were identified as a substance dangerous to health and environment and ...
• Phytoplankton as bio indicators in management of eutrophication problem of Kandy Lake 

  Jayasekara, HPS [Thesis-Abstract]

  Eutrophication through the process of nutrient enrichment of stagnant waters due to urbanization & agricultural practices is becoming a significant water pollution issue in Sri Lanka. The appearance of thick Microcystis ...
• A Study of the Negombo lagoon with respect to the salinity variation and pollution of the lagoon water and effects of proposed dredging activities 

  Malawaraaratchi, RN [Thesis-Full-text]

  Negombo Lagoon is a shallow basin estuary, located on the West coast of Sri Lanka, serving important functions including fishing and tourism. It drains water carrying nutrients and organic matter from the heavily populated ...
• Comparative study on two different wastewater treatment processes at crepe rubber factories 

  Vithanage, D [Thesis-Abstract]

  In Sri Lanka most commonly used treatment methods for crepe rubber factories are pond/lagoon system and activated sludge system. The objective of this study is to identify the most cost effective and commercially viable ...
• Waste minimization and wastewater treatment in an electroplating industry 

  Jayawardana, KGS [Thesis-Abstract]

  Electroplating has been introduced to Sri Lanka more than a hundred years ago and there are more than 80 electroplating units in Sri Lanka, including household units. However, it has been found that the electroplating ...
• Emission inventory for Sapugaskanda industrial area 

  Jasinghe, SR [Thesis-Abstract]

  In this thesis an emission inventory for an industrial area is developed, and mathematical modeling on emissions and comparisons with air quality criteria are presented. With emission data recorded in a scientific manner, ...

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