Unsuitability of Groundwater for Construction Elite Housing Private Limited planned to develop a premium residential apartment complex in Tondiarpet, Chennai. Although groundwater was abundantly available at shallow depths, it was

Identifying the Contamination A failed petroleum pipeline led to gasoline and diesel leaks, contaminating soil and groundwater. The pollution affected numerous domestic and commercial wells in the area, requiring immediate

Background & Issue Identification Local villagers reported deteriorating well water quality, suspecting contamination from a nearby fertilizer plant. IITM and Stratus were engaged to assess potential pollutant migration and its

Project Objective The textile industry commonly discharges treated effluent to a farmland and uses it for irrigation, farmer adjacent to the plan raised concerns about its impact on soil health, plant

Regulatory Challenges & Industry Shutdown Risk Court-mandated shutdowns threatened 61 small dyeing units in Kanchipuram due to non-compliance with pollution control board standards. Stratus was engaged by Indian Institute of Madras to

Operational Challenges & Compliance Gaps The CETP, treating 400 m³/day of tannery effluent, faced operational inefficiencies that hindered compliance with PCB discharge limits. Stratus was contracted to evaluate and improve system performance.