Physiochemical and Microbial Analysis of Soil and Water of Dhobiajharan Village (Proposed Coal Mine Site - Tubed)

Abstract

Baseline data collection is an important component of Environmental impact analysis which is a
decision making step for a proposed project. The objective of this study was to collect baseline
data of Dhobiajharan village which comes under a proposed coalmine site. In this study we have
isolated and analyzed the environmental status of Dhobiajharan. Microbial analysis focusing on
bacteria was done quantitatively. Identification of isolated bacteria was done by performing
several Biochemical tests. Some physiochemical parameters were also analyzed. CFU values
show that it comes in the normal range. Analyzing biochemical test results of two isolated
bacteria strain (D2 and D1), it was predicted that these two strains might belongs to Enterobacter
spp. and Streptococcus spp. respectively.