Swot Analysis for Improve Solid Waste Management and Waste Water Management in Amod Town, Bharuch, Gujarat

Solid waste and waste water are the key component in sanitation infrastructure. But now a day’s lack of focus on this component in planning process it has become one of the biggest problems and its management is one of the major issues for our environment. The problem is not restricted to a single place rather it covers all parts of the environment which leads to toxic pollutants. Developing countries face major problem i.e. solid waste management and waste water management in urban as well as in rural areas. This Study represents solid waste management and waste water management practices in the Amod town of Bharuch District, Gujarat. This study is based on existing scenario of solid waste management and waste water management in Amod town. Population of Amod town is 15237 in 2011 and it will be increase up to 55724 till 2041.Study shows about 0.5kg of residential, agriculture solid waste per capita is generated in the town. It found that street sweeping, grass cutting, agriculture waste, cattle dung, drain and public toilet cleaning contribute most to waste generation in this town. Study also shows that Amod town population is also increase up to 20,000 in 2015 compare to 15,237 in 2011 (as per Amod nagarpalika annual report) they demand 2.7 MLD water supply as per 135 LPCD, and waste water generation is 2.1 MLD and it will be increase up to 6.01 MLD till 2041.Most common practices of waste processing are uncontrolled dumping which causes mainly water and soil pollution. At this stage there are no provision for treatment facilities for waste water, this leads to generate some unhygienic spot. This situation demand urgent development of sewage treatment facilities in Amod town. For the analysis of existing scenario of solid waste and waste water management SWOT analysis is adopted. As population are increasing the qualities of solid waste and waste water are also increasing and if wastes are disposed in uncontrolled manner these may cause adverse impact on public health & environment. The attempt is made to resolve current issues and relevant proposal.