Review of environmental impacts of paper corporation at Embilipitiya and recommendations of mitigatory measures

Abstract

This research study on “Review of Environmental Impact of Paper Corporation at Embilipitiya and Recommendations of Mitigatory Measures” was performed as a part of the course programme designed for Master of Engineering Degree in Hydraulic Engineering conduct by University of Moratuwa. Industrial Development is an integral component of the Development of a country, Since industrial revolution various methods were introduce and the technology towards development has been improved tremendously. The objective of the development activities is proclaimed as to improve the quality of human life by the use of earth resources. The short term goals of human being cause irreparable damage to the finely balanced ecological environment build up over long period. All the earths resources have been free gift to mankind. Therefore it is a must to handle with care and share it with responsibility. In this respect the pollution causing from industrial activities should control by improving the methods of pollution control to mitigate the environmental impacts. To day there is a lot of scope for industrial development in Sri Lanka. We are equally very much concern about the environment. Recently the environmental impacts of the pulp and paper Corporation was highlighted in the media. Therefore this project has been selected for my research study. The research study has performed under the following areas.The description of the project - pulp and paper industry with particular reference to process types of the Embilipitiya mill. Description of the environment - physical, physic chemical ecological and socio economic environment of the area. Description of environment - process description of the mill. Mitigatory measures. Monitoring programme Conclusion and recommendations.