1. The study analyzed heavy metal pollution in the Ghaggar River throughout its 466 km stretch in India. Water samples from 16 sites were tested for concentrations of metals including Fe, Hg, As, Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Ni, and Cr.
2. The results showed that Fe had the highest concentration among the metals tested, followed by Zn, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, Pb, Hg, and As, which was absent from all samples. Some metal concentrations exceeded national drinking water guidelines.
3. Sources of heavy metal pollution included domestic, industrial, and municipal wastewaters discharged into the river along its course. High metal levels could pose health risks to humans and aquatic
A comparative study of general water quality has been
extensively studied in some major rivers of West Java, Indonesia and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Water quality assessment based on physiochemical investigation along wit h heavy metal concentration in water and sediments is presented. The results indicate that maximum sampling sites in the rivers of Dhaka are severely impaired in compar ison with the rivers of West Java. And, the pollution gap in the rivers of Dhaka is evident in respect
of the season where pollution in winter is eminent in comparison with rainy seasons . All rivers were severely polluted with NOx, PO43- and Escherichia coli (E-coli). The heavy metal concentration of Al and Mn exceeded whereas, Cu, Zn and Pb were found to be below the international guidelines in most of the sampling points. And, C d an d Fe approached the thres hold
limit in Dhaka.
A comparative study of general water quality has been
extensively studied in some major rivers of West Java, Indonesia and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Water quality assessment based on physiochemical investigation along wit h heavy metal concentration in water and sediments is presented. The results indicate that maximum sampling sites in the rivers of Dhaka are severely impaired in compar ison with the rivers of West Java. And, the pollution gap in the rivers of Dhaka is evident in respect
of the season where pollution in winter is eminent in comparison with rainy seasons . All rivers were severely polluted with NOx, PO43- and Escherichia coli (E-coli). The heavy metal concentration of Al and Mn exceeded whereas, Cu, Zn and Pb were found to be below the international guidelines in most of the sampling points. And, C d an d Fe approached the thres hold
limit in Dhaka.
Hydrochemistry of groundwater with special reference to arsenic in Lakhimpur ...IOSR Journals
The present study aims to understand the severity of Arsenic contamination along with the hydrochemistry of ground water in Lakhimpur Kheri, one of the largest districts in Uttar Pradesh, India. Ground water samples collected from 102 handpumps from 15 blocks were analyzed for physicochemical parameters and Arsenic. The groundwater quality data were analysed statistically. The characteristic features of groundwater indicated the presence of As (0- 0.224 mg/L), Fe (0.011-8.634mg/L), Na+ (2.84-62.12 mg/L), K+ (1.21-51.20 mg/L), Ca2+ (6-102mg/L), Mg2+ (10-126), Cl- (2.19-133.96 mg/L), SO42- (1-269.92 mg/L), NO3- (0.11-2.61 mg/L) and HCO3- (122-549 mg/L). The pH of the groundwater was found to be neutral to slightly alkaline (6.88-8.45) with high EC (471-1569 μS/cm) and TDS (289-1042 mg/L). Of the total samples analysed, 41.18% contained As > 10μg/L, 13.73% contained As < 10μg/L, while in the rest of the samples As was found to be below detectable limit. Severe As contamination was reported mainly in six blocks of the study area- Pallia, Nighasan, Dhawahara, Ramia Beher, Isanagar and Nakaha. The highly contaminated block was Pallia where all the samples contained As above permissible limit. However, maximum As concentration (0.224 mg/L) was reported from a deep well handpump of village Dubha from Nighasan block. Both Shallow and deep bore handpumps were analysed to study the distribution pattern of As with depth. No systematic relationship was found. Arsenic showed insignificant correlation with EC, TDS, TH, Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, HCO3-, NO3- Cl- and SO42- but poor correlation with Fe (r2 = 0.391) and pH (r2 = 0.018). Factor analysis was applied to reveal the processes controlling the hydrochemistry of groundwater and to understand the factors responsible for the release of As in groundwater of the study area. Extensive study in the affected areas advocates that the leaching of Arsenic in underground water is controlled by the magnitude of oxidizing environmental conditions created in the affected zones where As (III) oxidized to As (V) is introduced in the aquifers and gets adsorbed on iron rich grains.
Physico-Chemical Evaluation of Wastewater from Abattoir, Brewery, Soap and Oi...IJERA Editor
The discharge of industrial wastewater in the city of Moundou deteriorates the quality of surface and
underground water and soils. In this study the physicochemical quality of industrial effluents was investigated in
different seasons (summer, winter and rainy). Three sampling sites were used (Central Abattoir discharge,
Cotontchad (soap and oil factory) discharge, and Brewery discharge), for sampling from July 2013 to December
2014. The following physico-chemical parameters were determined: pH, Temperature, EC, dissolved oxygen,
COD, BOD5, NO3,PO4,SO4. Also, the heavy metals: Cu, Cd, Mn, Ni, Pb, As, Zn, Cr, Fe, Al, was analyzed on
spectrophotometers and results were compared with World Health Organization (WHO) permissible limits.
This study revealed that most parameters were much higher than the permissible limit for wastewater
discharges:some parameters were to higher: pH (12,6), Temperature (37,8 °C), C.E (4270 μS/cm), organic
matters: COD (1200 mg/l), SO4 (1280 mg/l), PO4(4460 mg/l), NO3 (63,6 mg/l), (Fe (63,34 mg/l), Zn (13,27
mg/l), Pb (4,0 mg/l), Cu (25,34 mg/l), Cd (31,78 mg/l), Cr (5,9 mg/l), Ni (39,5 mg/l. The study concludes that
discharge of effluents by the companies; factory and materials from other anthropogenic sources severely
pollute the Logone River with heavy metals and other pollutants. We recommended that each industry recycle
its wastewater and put in place specific treatment plants, because pollutants to eliminate vary depending on the
industry.
Water Pollution
Water pollution occurs in many different forms, is produced in a variety of ways, and has a range of effects on the biological and physical environment. Consider some common examples:
A river dashing down a steep mountainside cuts into its rocky bed and carries away sand, silt, and pebbles. When the river reaches flat ground, it deposits these materials on the river bottom.
A farmer spreads herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizer on her land, knowing the increase in crop value this practice will produce. During the next rain, some of those chemicals are washed away into the nearest lake, where they remain suspended for weeks or months.
A small crack develops in an underwater pipe that carries oil from an offshore drilling rig to a holding tank on land. Crude oil seeps out of the crack and into the ocean, where marine plants and animals are exposed to its toxic effects.
IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC) is an open access international journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of applied chemistry and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in Chemical Science. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Remediation of contaminated soil using soil washing-a reviewIJERA Editor
Pb, Zn, Ni, Cu, Mn and Cd are heavy metals occur naturally as trace elements in many soils. The present paper
reviews the remediation of heavy metals of contaminated soil by soil washing using different agents. It was
noted that the contact time, pH, concentration of extract ant and agitation speed were affected the process while
remediation, so accordingly select the conditions to obtain efficiency which is mainly depend upon the type of
soil, contaminationtype, contamination period and metals present in it.EDTA is effective when compared with
other chelating agents for heavy metals especially for lead but it has low biodegradation. Because of the nature
of low biodegradability, EDTA can be reusedfurther by membrane separation and electrochemical treatment, or
degraded by advanced oxidation processes.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
study of ground water quality of raichur in industrial zone in concernIJAEMSJORNAL
This paper gives the information of the groundwater quality of Raichur industrial area. Different areas were selected for the study and comparison. The parameters studied were temperature, pH, total alkalinity, total hardness, chloride, sulphate, fluoride, total dissolved solids and conductivity. It was observed that there was a minor fluctuation in the physico-chemical parameters among the water samples studied from overall analysis. The groundwater is highly contaminated and account for health hazards for human use from the Comparison of the physico-chemical parameters of the water sample with WHO and ICMR limits.
Determination of volatile organic compounds in surface water and sediment usi...IOSR Journals
This research presents the development of a methodology for analysing volatile organic compounds in selected zones of Asa River, Kwara State. The liquid-liquid extraction procedure of two organic solvent (Hexane : Dichloromethane) (1:1 v/v) was employed to remove volatile organic compounds from river and sediment samples, for further identification and quantification showed very good recovery and repeatability. The mean recovery percentage range was between 96.7±1.5 - 104.0±1.0 for river samples while 97.3±2.2 - 104.0±1.0 for sediment samples at a fortification level of 0.01 μg/l. In addition, volatile organic compounds were determined by Gas chromatography – mass spectrometry. The limit of quantification was 0.05 μg/l which was below the maximum level allowed by the European council directives for volatile organic compounds (0.5 μg/l).
Assessment of heavy metal concentrations in surface water sourcesManoj Kumar Tiwari
Rapid industrialisation and resulting industrial solid waste from power plants and integrated iron and steel industries, have
imposed an enormous environmental pressure on water resources of Chhattisgarh, a state in Central India. Rural population living
nearby the study area is mainly depended on the available surface water in the form of lakes or pond in their vicinity. Therefore it is
necessary to look after the surface water through leachate pollution caused by dumping and disposal of industrial solid waste. In the
present study, ten surface water samples each for pre monsoon and post monsoon were collected for analysis from the surrounding
areas of a major industrial region of Chhattisgarh. The AAS analysis of the surface water samples shows higher concentration of
certain heavy metals above the permissible limits. In the pre monsoon samples the metals Mn and Cr resulted higher concentration
and at the same time metals; Cu, Fe and Pb resulted in lower concentrations. Similarly, for the post monsoon samples, Mn, Cr and Fe
found with higher concentration, while Cu and Pb resulted with lower concentration. The high amount of heavy metals were found
in the analyzed samples shows that there is a real risk for population living in the nearby areas of the industrial region of
Chhattisgarh. Therefore a huge amount of industrial wastes produced needs a proper disposal. Unscientific and poorly-managed
disposal of industrial solid wastes containing heavy metals needs remediation before discharging into the environment.
Groundwater quality of south India is depending on climate condition and bedrock geology but may also be impacted by pollution, particularly from industrial sources and agricultural activity. In the current study, 15 groundwater samples were collected from different locations in the Kinathukkadavu Taluk, Coimbatore to assess water quality for drinking as well as for irrigation purpose by analyzing the major cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ and K+) and anions (Cl-, NO3-, SO42- and F-) besides some physical and chemical parameters (pH, total hardness, electrical conductivity and total alkalinity). Statistical analysis like correlation, R- mode factor and cluster analysis were performed for demarcate the association of hydro geochemical parameters. Also groundwater quality mapping was developed using geographic information system.
Impact on Aquatic Environment for Water Pollution in the Vahirab Rivertheijes
Water is a valued natural resource for the existence of all living organisms. Vahirab river is the prominent & important rivers for vital source of water from Jessore to Khulna. The prime reason of deterioration and pollution of the river water quality by effluents discharged from industries, municipal sewage, household wastes, clinical wastes and oils. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of this wastewater on the river and thus to provide an updated report on the state of water quality of river Vahirab. The water sample were collected from different areas in the river Vahirab and analyzed for physico-chemical parameters and fresh water elements in the month of July, 2013 to November, 2013. The values of temperature, turbidity, pH, chloride, hardness, DO, BOD, COD, Fe, As, Pb, Cd and Cr in the river water were measured. During study period the temperature, turbidity, pH, hardness, chloride, DO, BOD and COD were found to be 280C to 31.50C, 37 to 947 NTU, 7.2 to 8.01, 92 to 140 ppm, 9 to 34 ppm, 122 to 5.51 mg/L, 0.22 to 5.79 mg/L and 3.80 to 10.80 mg/L respectively. The concentration of Fe, Pb, As, Cd and Cr were found to be 0.10 to 2.60 ppm, 0.004 to 0.025 ppm, 0.001 to 0.004 ppm, 0.00015 to 0.0094 ppm and 0.001 to 0.006 ppm respectively. From the results of investigation, it was observed that the values of pH, Cl- , hardness, As, Pb, Cd and Cr were within standard limit but the values of temperature, turbidity, DO, BOD, COD and Fe were not within acceptable limit as recommended by WHO and BDS guidelines. The results obtained from this investigation will help the people of the research area to be conscious for using the water in the Vahirab river.
This presentation describes, how the water can be analyzed using the basic parameters like DO, COD, BOD, Alkalinity and so on. The physical, chemical, and biological parameters were discussed here.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LEACHATE FROM MSW LANDFILL,BANGALORE Dr. Naveen BP
Bangalore city generates about 4,500 metric tons of municipal solid waste every day in that 75% is disposed in the landfill. The landfill leachate discharge may lead to serious environmental problems. Leachate may percolate through landfill liners and subsoil causing pollution of ground water and surface waters resources. The aim of this research study is to identify the characteristics of the leachate from landfill in Mavallipura. Landfill leachate contains various pollutants that can be categorized into four groups such as dissolved organic matter, inorganic macrocomponents, heavy metals, and organic compounds. The pH of the leachate is considered as alkaline as the pH is 7.6 in Mavallipura landfill leachate. The results showed that the highest metal concentration that exists in the leachate was Iron which is about of 12 ppm. BOD
and COD of the leachate are 1500 mg/L and 10400 mg/L, respectively. The leachate characteristics indicate favourable growth of algae in natural water contaminated with leachate with the alkaline condition and with the presence of magnesium as nutrient, which has been confirmed in the nearby surface pond.
Quality of water :
It includes all the physical, chemical and biological parameters along with test to be used for defining water quality and water schemes for city
Analysis the amounts of heavy metals and trace elements in water of different...VikashKKushwaha
The study was aimed to analyze the concentration of metals including heavy metals and trace elements in the water of four different small water bodies or sources including two pond, one lake and one river around Ranchi city. The metals or trace elements such as Ag, Al, B, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb and Zn were analyzed by using Inductively Coupled Plasma- Optical Emission Spectroscopy technique. The results indicated that the concentration of approximately all the metals, heavy metals, and trace elements in these water bodies was found within the maximum permissible limit set by IS:2296, EPA, and WHO for surface water quality standards. Higher concentrations of Al in Lake of Chamber, Bi, and Mn in Jumar river than other sites were reported.
Hydrochemistry of groundwater with special reference to arsenic in Lakhimpur ...IOSR Journals
The present study aims to understand the severity of Arsenic contamination along with the hydrochemistry of ground water in Lakhimpur Kheri, one of the largest districts in Uttar Pradesh, India. Ground water samples collected from 102 handpumps from 15 blocks were analyzed for physicochemical parameters and Arsenic. The groundwater quality data were analysed statistically. The characteristic features of groundwater indicated the presence of As (0- 0.224 mg/L), Fe (0.011-8.634mg/L), Na+ (2.84-62.12 mg/L), K+ (1.21-51.20 mg/L), Ca2+ (6-102mg/L), Mg2+ (10-126), Cl- (2.19-133.96 mg/L), SO42- (1-269.92 mg/L), NO3- (0.11-2.61 mg/L) and HCO3- (122-549 mg/L). The pH of the groundwater was found to be neutral to slightly alkaline (6.88-8.45) with high EC (471-1569 μS/cm) and TDS (289-1042 mg/L). Of the total samples analysed, 41.18% contained As > 10μg/L, 13.73% contained As < 10μg/L, while in the rest of the samples As was found to be below detectable limit. Severe As contamination was reported mainly in six blocks of the study area- Pallia, Nighasan, Dhawahara, Ramia Beher, Isanagar and Nakaha. The highly contaminated block was Pallia where all the samples contained As above permissible limit. However, maximum As concentration (0.224 mg/L) was reported from a deep well handpump of village Dubha from Nighasan block. Both Shallow and deep bore handpumps were analysed to study the distribution pattern of As with depth. No systematic relationship was found. Arsenic showed insignificant correlation with EC, TDS, TH, Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, HCO3-, NO3- Cl- and SO42- but poor correlation with Fe (r2 = 0.391) and pH (r2 = 0.018). Factor analysis was applied to reveal the processes controlling the hydrochemistry of groundwater and to understand the factors responsible for the release of As in groundwater of the study area. Extensive study in the affected areas advocates that the leaching of Arsenic in underground water is controlled by the magnitude of oxidizing environmental conditions created in the affected zones where As (III) oxidized to As (V) is introduced in the aquifers and gets adsorbed on iron rich grains.
Physico-Chemical Evaluation of Wastewater from Abattoir, Brewery, Soap and Oi...IJERA Editor
The discharge of industrial wastewater in the city of Moundou deteriorates the quality of surface and
underground water and soils. In this study the physicochemical quality of industrial effluents was investigated in
different seasons (summer, winter and rainy). Three sampling sites were used (Central Abattoir discharge,
Cotontchad (soap and oil factory) discharge, and Brewery discharge), for sampling from July 2013 to December
2014. The following physico-chemical parameters were determined: pH, Temperature, EC, dissolved oxygen,
COD, BOD5, NO3,PO4,SO4. Also, the heavy metals: Cu, Cd, Mn, Ni, Pb, As, Zn, Cr, Fe, Al, was analyzed on
spectrophotometers and results were compared with World Health Organization (WHO) permissible limits.
This study revealed that most parameters were much higher than the permissible limit for wastewater
discharges:some parameters were to higher: pH (12,6), Temperature (37,8 °C), C.E (4270 μS/cm), organic
matters: COD (1200 mg/l), SO4 (1280 mg/l), PO4(4460 mg/l), NO3 (63,6 mg/l), (Fe (63,34 mg/l), Zn (13,27
mg/l), Pb (4,0 mg/l), Cu (25,34 mg/l), Cd (31,78 mg/l), Cr (5,9 mg/l), Ni (39,5 mg/l. The study concludes that
discharge of effluents by the companies; factory and materials from other anthropogenic sources severely
pollute the Logone River with heavy metals and other pollutants. We recommended that each industry recycle
its wastewater and put in place specific treatment plants, because pollutants to eliminate vary depending on the
industry.
Water Pollution
Water pollution occurs in many different forms, is produced in a variety of ways, and has a range of effects on the biological and physical environment. Consider some common examples:
A river dashing down a steep mountainside cuts into its rocky bed and carries away sand, silt, and pebbles. When the river reaches flat ground, it deposits these materials on the river bottom.
A farmer spreads herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizer on her land, knowing the increase in crop value this practice will produce. During the next rain, some of those chemicals are washed away into the nearest lake, where they remain suspended for weeks or months.
A small crack develops in an underwater pipe that carries oil from an offshore drilling rig to a holding tank on land. Crude oil seeps out of the crack and into the ocean, where marine plants and animals are exposed to its toxic effects.
IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC) is an open access international journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of applied chemistry and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in Chemical Science. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
Remediation of contaminated soil using soil washing-a reviewIJERA Editor
Pb, Zn, Ni, Cu, Mn and Cd are heavy metals occur naturally as trace elements in many soils. The present paper
reviews the remediation of heavy metals of contaminated soil by soil washing using different agents. It was
noted that the contact time, pH, concentration of extract ant and agitation speed were affected the process while
remediation, so accordingly select the conditions to obtain efficiency which is mainly depend upon the type of
soil, contaminationtype, contamination period and metals present in it.EDTA is effective when compared with
other chelating agents for heavy metals especially for lead but it has low biodegradation. Because of the nature
of low biodegradability, EDTA can be reusedfurther by membrane separation and electrochemical treatment, or
degraded by advanced oxidation processes.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
study of ground water quality of raichur in industrial zone in concernIJAEMSJORNAL
This paper gives the information of the groundwater quality of Raichur industrial area. Different areas were selected for the study and comparison. The parameters studied were temperature, pH, total alkalinity, total hardness, chloride, sulphate, fluoride, total dissolved solids and conductivity. It was observed that there was a minor fluctuation in the physico-chemical parameters among the water samples studied from overall analysis. The groundwater is highly contaminated and account for health hazards for human use from the Comparison of the physico-chemical parameters of the water sample with WHO and ICMR limits.
Determination of volatile organic compounds in surface water and sediment usi...IOSR Journals
This research presents the development of a methodology for analysing volatile organic compounds in selected zones of Asa River, Kwara State. The liquid-liquid extraction procedure of two organic solvent (Hexane : Dichloromethane) (1:1 v/v) was employed to remove volatile organic compounds from river and sediment samples, for further identification and quantification showed very good recovery and repeatability. The mean recovery percentage range was between 96.7±1.5 - 104.0±1.0 for river samples while 97.3±2.2 - 104.0±1.0 for sediment samples at a fortification level of 0.01 μg/l. In addition, volatile organic compounds were determined by Gas chromatography – mass spectrometry. The limit of quantification was 0.05 μg/l which was below the maximum level allowed by the European council directives for volatile organic compounds (0.5 μg/l).
Assessment of heavy metal concentrations in surface water sourcesManoj Kumar Tiwari
Rapid industrialisation and resulting industrial solid waste from power plants and integrated iron and steel industries, have
imposed an enormous environmental pressure on water resources of Chhattisgarh, a state in Central India. Rural population living
nearby the study area is mainly depended on the available surface water in the form of lakes or pond in their vicinity. Therefore it is
necessary to look after the surface water through leachate pollution caused by dumping and disposal of industrial solid waste. In the
present study, ten surface water samples each for pre monsoon and post monsoon were collected for analysis from the surrounding
areas of a major industrial region of Chhattisgarh. The AAS analysis of the surface water samples shows higher concentration of
certain heavy metals above the permissible limits. In the pre monsoon samples the metals Mn and Cr resulted higher concentration
and at the same time metals; Cu, Fe and Pb resulted in lower concentrations. Similarly, for the post monsoon samples, Mn, Cr and Fe
found with higher concentration, while Cu and Pb resulted with lower concentration. The high amount of heavy metals were found
in the analyzed samples shows that there is a real risk for population living in the nearby areas of the industrial region of
Chhattisgarh. Therefore a huge amount of industrial wastes produced needs a proper disposal. Unscientific and poorly-managed
disposal of industrial solid wastes containing heavy metals needs remediation before discharging into the environment.
Groundwater quality of south India is depending on climate condition and bedrock geology but may also be impacted by pollution, particularly from industrial sources and agricultural activity. In the current study, 15 groundwater samples were collected from different locations in the Kinathukkadavu Taluk, Coimbatore to assess water quality for drinking as well as for irrigation purpose by analyzing the major cations (Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ and K+) and anions (Cl-, NO3-, SO42- and F-) besides some physical and chemical parameters (pH, total hardness, electrical conductivity and total alkalinity). Statistical analysis like correlation, R- mode factor and cluster analysis were performed for demarcate the association of hydro geochemical parameters. Also groundwater quality mapping was developed using geographic information system.
Impact on Aquatic Environment for Water Pollution in the Vahirab Rivertheijes
Water is a valued natural resource for the existence of all living organisms. Vahirab river is the prominent & important rivers for vital source of water from Jessore to Khulna. The prime reason of deterioration and pollution of the river water quality by effluents discharged from industries, municipal sewage, household wastes, clinical wastes and oils. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of this wastewater on the river and thus to provide an updated report on the state of water quality of river Vahirab. The water sample were collected from different areas in the river Vahirab and analyzed for physico-chemical parameters and fresh water elements in the month of July, 2013 to November, 2013. The values of temperature, turbidity, pH, chloride, hardness, DO, BOD, COD, Fe, As, Pb, Cd and Cr in the river water were measured. During study period the temperature, turbidity, pH, hardness, chloride, DO, BOD and COD were found to be 280C to 31.50C, 37 to 947 NTU, 7.2 to 8.01, 92 to 140 ppm, 9 to 34 ppm, 122 to 5.51 mg/L, 0.22 to 5.79 mg/L and 3.80 to 10.80 mg/L respectively. The concentration of Fe, Pb, As, Cd and Cr were found to be 0.10 to 2.60 ppm, 0.004 to 0.025 ppm, 0.001 to 0.004 ppm, 0.00015 to 0.0094 ppm and 0.001 to 0.006 ppm respectively. From the results of investigation, it was observed that the values of pH, Cl- , hardness, As, Pb, Cd and Cr were within standard limit but the values of temperature, turbidity, DO, BOD, COD and Fe were not within acceptable limit as recommended by WHO and BDS guidelines. The results obtained from this investigation will help the people of the research area to be conscious for using the water in the Vahirab river.
This presentation describes, how the water can be analyzed using the basic parameters like DO, COD, BOD, Alkalinity and so on. The physical, chemical, and biological parameters were discussed here.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LEACHATE FROM MSW LANDFILL,BANGALORE Dr. Naveen BP
Bangalore city generates about 4,500 metric tons of municipal solid waste every day in that 75% is disposed in the landfill. The landfill leachate discharge may lead to serious environmental problems. Leachate may percolate through landfill liners and subsoil causing pollution of ground water and surface waters resources. The aim of this research study is to identify the characteristics of the leachate from landfill in Mavallipura. Landfill leachate contains various pollutants that can be categorized into four groups such as dissolved organic matter, inorganic macrocomponents, heavy metals, and organic compounds. The pH of the leachate is considered as alkaline as the pH is 7.6 in Mavallipura landfill leachate. The results showed that the highest metal concentration that exists in the leachate was Iron which is about of 12 ppm. BOD
and COD of the leachate are 1500 mg/L and 10400 mg/L, respectively. The leachate characteristics indicate favourable growth of algae in natural water contaminated with leachate with the alkaline condition and with the presence of magnesium as nutrient, which has been confirmed in the nearby surface pond.
Quality of water :
It includes all the physical, chemical and biological parameters along with test to be used for defining water quality and water schemes for city
Analysis the amounts of heavy metals and trace elements in water of different...VikashKKushwaha
The study was aimed to analyze the concentration of metals including heavy metals and trace elements in the water of four different small water bodies or sources including two pond, one lake and one river around Ranchi city. The metals or trace elements such as Ag, Al, B, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb and Zn were analyzed by using Inductively Coupled Plasma- Optical Emission Spectroscopy technique. The results indicated that the concentration of approximately all the metals, heavy metals, and trace elements in these water bodies was found within the maximum permissible limit set by IS:2296, EPA, and WHO for surface water quality standards. Higher concentrations of Al in Lake of Chamber, Bi, and Mn in Jumar river than other sites were reported.
The quality of any body of surface or ground water
is a function of either both natural influences and human
influences. Without human influences water quality would be
determined by the weathering of bedrock minerals, by the
atmospheric processes of evaporation, transpiration and the
deposition of dust and salt by wind, by the natural leaching of
organic matter and nutrients from soil, by hydrological factors
that lead to runoff, and by biological processes within the aquatic
environment that can alter the physical and chemical
composition of water. Declining water quality has become a
global issue of concern as human populations griesrow, industrial
and agricultural activities expand, and climate change threatens
to cause major alterations to the hydrological cycle.
This work contributes to the monitoring of water pollution of some selected Dams in Katsina
State, North western Nigeria by assessing the degree of heavy metal pollution in the Dams sediment samples.
The study was conducted in the year 2017 within some selected Dams in the State (Ajiwa, Zobe,
Sabke/Dannakola) that are beehives of fishing and Agricultural activities in Katsina State. Analysis for the
concentration of these heavy metals; Cr, Cd, Fe, Ni, Mn, Pb and Zn was conducted by the use of AAS (by
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry) method. Several indices were used to assess the metal contamination
levels in the sediment samples, namely; Geo-accumulation Index (Igeo), Enrichment Factor (EF),
Contamination Factor (CF), Degree of Contamination (Cd), Pollution Load Index (PLI) and Potential
Ecological Risk Index (PERI). The result of this study has shown that generally among the heavy metals
evaluated, the highest concentration was observed for Fe (range: 2.6718-4.2830 ppm), followed by Zn (range:
0.4265-0.7376 ppm), Cr (range: 0.1106-0.1836 ppm), Cd (range: 0.1333-0.1273 ppm) and Mn (range: 0.1136-
0.1271 ppm). While Pb has the lowest concentration (range: 0.0472-0.0598 ppm). For all the site sampled the
heavy metal Ni was below detection level (BDL). From the results of heavy metals I-geo values, according to
Muller’s classification, all the sediment samples from the selected dams were unpolluted (class 0). The result for
the enrichment factor has shown that for all the selected dam sediment samples the heavy metals show
deficiency to minimal enrichment. Also based on the contamination factors for all sediment samples the heavy
metal Cd has a CF values range of 0.5430-0.6665 (~1), indicating that the sediment samples are moderately
contaminated with Cd. In contrast, the rest of the heavy metals exhibit low contamination in general. The value
of PLI ranges from 0.2408 to 0.4935, indicating unpolluted to moderate pollution. The Eri values for all
samples are all < 40, presenting low ecological risk. The results suggest that the sediment samples from the
selected dams in Katsina state has low contamination by the heavy metals evaluated.
Removal of heavy metals (Cr, Cd, Ni and Pb) using fresh water algae (Utricula...Innspub Net
A study was conducted to check the efficiency of different fresh water algae for removing heavy metals (Cr, Cd, Ni and Pb) from contaminated water. The three most abundant indigenous algal species namely Ulothrix tenuissima, Oscillatoria tenuis and Zygogonium ericetorum were collected from fresh water channels of Parachinar, Pakistan and brought to the laboratory of Soil and Environmental Sciences Department at the University of Agriculture, Peshawar Pakistan for proper identification. To check the efficiency for removing heavy metals artificial contaminated water was prepared and was inoculated with mix culture of above mentioned algae and incubated for 10 days. After incubation algal species were removed from water through centrifugation and was dried, digested and analyzed for heavy metals. The results showed that the concentration of all heavy metals was substantially reduced in the algal inoculated contaminated water. The analysis of algal biomass showed that considerable amount of metals and other elements were recovered in algae. Among the tested algal species, Zygogonium ericetorum showed maximum removal Ni(99.40ug) and Cr(66.84ug) from contaminated water followed by Oscillatoria tenuis with 84ug(Ni) and 64.83ug(Cr) respectively. However Oscillatoria tenuis showed maximum removal of Cd(41.00ug) than the other algal species. Similarly Zygogonium ericetorum showed maximum removal of Pb (451ug) followed by Ulothrix tenuissima where 441ug was recorded. Highest amount Cd, and Ni were recovered in Zygogonium ericetorum biomass while highest amount of Cr and Pb were recorded in the biomass of Oscillatoria tenuis. Finally it could be concluded that algae have efficiently removed heavy metals from contaminated water. Further research is needed to test other algal species for removal of heavy metal and other elements from the contaminated water.
Analysis of Heavy Metals in fish,water and sediment from Bay of Bengalinventionjournals
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Status of Heavy metal pollution in Mithi river: Then and NowIJRES Journal
The Mithi River runs through the heart of suburban Mumbai. Its path of flow has been severely
damaged due to industrialization and urbanization. The quality of water has been deteriorating ever since. The
Municipal and industrial effluents are discharged in unchecked amounts. The municipal discharge comprises
untreated domestic and sewage wastes whereas the industries are majorly discharge chemicals and other toxic
effluents which are responsible in increasing the metal load of the river. In the current study, the water is
analysed for heavy metals- Copper, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead and Nickel. It also includes a brief
understanding on the fluctuations that have occurred in the heavy metal pollution, through the compilation of
studies carried out in the area previously.
An Assessment of Water Quality of Gomati River Particular Relevant To Physico...IJERA Editor
The study was carried out to determine physicochemical characteristics, residues of pesticide and heavy metals in water of Gomati River in Lucknow to understand its ecology. In this study the water samples were collected from 5 different locations from upstream to downstream of Lucknow from all three sites i.e, right, middle and left. Analyte including organochlorine pesticide (OCP’s) and herbicides (H) α-HCH, β-HCH, γ-HCH, δ-HCH, op-DDT, pp-DDT, pp-DDE, op-DDE, op-DDD, pp-DDD, α- endosulfan, β-endosulfan, endosulfan SO4, dicofol, heptachlor, alachlor, atrazine, butachlor, pendimethalin and heavy metals Pb, Cu, Cd, Cr, Fe, Mn, Zn, Ni were analysed. The method for pesticide residues was based on d-SPE. The quantification was done by GC-ECD and confirmation by GC-MS/MS. Heavy metals were analysed by AAS.The results revealed that river water was contaminated with HCH, DDT, alachlor, heptachlor and butachlor at hanuman sethu and gomati bairaj which may contribute to toxicity in the ecosystem of the river. The recovery ranged from 76.6 to 96.2 %, with relative standard deviations below 14%. The results revealed that river water was contaminated with ∑HCH (ND - 0.024 μg/ml), endosulfan (ND - 0.127 μg/ml), dicofol (ND - 0.041 μg/ml), alachlor (ND - 0.035 μg/ml), heptachlor (ND - 0.107 μg/ml) and butachlor (ND - 0.135 μg/ml) which may contribute to toxicity in the ecosystem of river. The heavy metals found in river water were in range: Cu (0.004 - 0.016 μg/ml); Fe (0.554 - 1.179 μg/ml); Mn (0.044 - 0.112 μg/ml); Pb (0.167 - 0.327 μg/ml) and Zn (0.046 - 0.168 μg/ml). The physicochemical parameter; pH (6.8 - 7.5), electrical conductivity (0.533 - 0.764 ms/cm), total dissolved solids (202 - 388 mg/l), chloride (17.99 - 35.98 mg/l) were recorded. The water quality has been found unsafe for civil consumption. The higher level of pollutants polluting water quality of river are disturbing the ecology of river and affecting human health directly and indirectly.A
Assessment Of Heavy Metal In Sediment Of Orogodo River, Agbor, Delta State.docxResearchWap
This study was carried out to examine heavy metals concentration in sediment of upstream and downstream of the entry of the sewage to the Orogodo River, Agbor, Delta state Nigeria . Samples were collected from upstream and downstream and were analyzed for Heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, Ni, Ca, Mg, Co, Mn and Zn) by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. It shows the concentration of iron, cadmium, manganese, cobalt, chromium, zinc, magnesium, calcium, nickel, lead and copper in mg/kg in sediments sampled.Some specific physico-chemical characteristics, such as TDS, pH, Temperature and conductivity which are known to influence the interactions and dynamics of metals within the sediment. The mean value of the metals listed above in all the six locations gave 126.09mg/kg, 0.000mg/kg, 0.538mg/kg, 0.000mg/kg, 0.141mg/kg, 1.789mg/kg, 1.258mg/kg, 9.49mg/kg, 0.000mg/kg, 0.112mg/kg and 0.0827mg/kg respectively.. The result of the analysis It shown that the concentrations of heavy metal like Zn, Pb, Cr, Ca, Cu, Co, Mg, Mn, Cd and Ni in the sediment are low, but require monitoring to prevent an increase. Hence the concentration of Fe is higher when compared with the WHO and FEPA standard for sediment which may constitute risk to the environment. The concentration of heavy metals varies for the different locations. Based on the result of the analysis, recommendations were offered to reduce the concentration of heavy metal of the river.
3 the avifauna of the khe nuoc trong proposed natural reserve in quang binh p...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: The Khe Nuoc Trong proposed natural reserve in central Vietnam harbors a diverse avifauna that remains under surveyed and poorly know. The first comprehensive ornithological inventory of the Khe Nuoc Trong was conducted from 2011 to 2015, and it was compared with those of other sites in central Vietnam. The study site is covered by evergreen tropical forest on lowlands with elevation under 1,000 m. A total of 210 bird species have been recorded from observation fieldwork and camera trapping in the study area, including four restricted-range species: Crested Argus Rheinardia ocellata, Short-tailed Scimitar Babbler Jabouilleia danjoui, Grey-faced Tit-babbler Macronous kelleyi and White-cheeked Laughing thrush Garrulax vassali. Hunting with snares is a major threat to galliformes and other ground-dwelling small and medium-sized animal. In terms of endemism, the study site is one of the top two sites of 11 Important Bird Areas in the Annamese Lowlands Endemic Bird Area in central Vietnam.
Review on Odonate Diversity of Sahastradhara and Distribution Elsewhere in De...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: Present review deals with 53 species belonging to 35 genera 11 families, 6 superfamilies and 2 suborders under order Odonata, recorded earlier from Sahastradhara, north-eastern part of Doon valley, Dehra Dun with an update on their systematic account, sighting period, diagnostic features, measurements, distribution (elsewhere in Dehra Dun and Uttarakhand), perching behavior, conservation status and threats.
Family Libellulidae is found to be the richest, having 43.40 % of species and its genus Orthetrum is most diverse, comprising 34.78 % species. As regards conservation status, all the species (except Ophiogomphus cerastis which fall under ‘Data Deficient’ category) fall under ‘Least Concern’ Category of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red list, which is good indication for their survival, provided the habitats are saved and secured.
13 isolation and identification of endophytic fungi from 13 ijtas 93-2018-hu...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: The choice of host plant is of critical importance when working with endophytic fungi. The exploration of endophytic fungi is still an emerging field and all plants seem to harbour fungi with some bioactive content and activities. However, there are certain metabolites that are characteristic of certain biotopes. Thus, a rationale for selecting promising plant sources should be established. Of particular interest are the plants that are used as medicinal plants or plants that populate a unique environment. Artemisia is a widely used medicinal plant. In this research work, the endophytic mycota of Artemisia scoparia was studied. In order to isolate endophytic fungi, 155 plant segments from 20 samples of Artemisia scoparia were collected from its natural habitat in Dachigam National. This habitat is a unique environment and a protected area. Six different fungal isolates were obtained from root, leaf and stem plant parts. Among the identified isolates, the most abundant genera were Gliocladium solani followed by Penicillium melinii with a colonization frequency of 62 and 37.5% respectively. The objective of this study was to report new data regarding the endophytic fungi found in medicinal plant Artemisia scoparia. This systematic investigation revealed that traditional medicinal plants are a rich and reliable source of novel endophytic fungi.
Keywords: Endophytic fungi, Kashmir, Medicinal plant
12 ground water pollution in india a review 12 ijtas-92-2018-richa guptaBIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: Groundwater is the foremost source of water for domestic, agricultural and industrial purposes in several countries. Due to human and industrial activities the ground water is contaminated. This is the serious problem now a day. Due to industrial, municipal and agricultural waste containing pesticides, insecticides, fertilizer residues and heavy metals with water groundwater has been polluted by leaching process. The effects of groundwater pollution are wide. In this paper the overview of ground water pollution due to industrial as well as anthropogenic activities. Water quality is affected by both point and non-point sources of pollution. These include sewage discharge, discharge from industries, run-off from agricultural fields and urban run-off. Analysis of the water quality is very important to preserve and prefect the natural eco system. The assessment of the ground water various technologies has been developed and management practices should be carried out periodically to protect the water resources.
Keywords: Ground water, Water pollution, Heavy Metals, Water Quality Index.
11 two warehouse production inventory model with different deterioration rate...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: A two warehouse production inventory model with different deterioration rates under linear demand is developed. Holding cost is considered as linear function of time. Shortages are not allowed. Numerical case is given to represent the model. Affectability investigation is likewise done for parameters.
Keywords: Two warehouse, Production, deterioration, Linear demand, Time varying holding costs.
9 different deterioration rates of two warehouse inventory model with time a...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: A two warehouse inventory model with different deterioration rates is developed. Demand is considered as function of price and time. Holding cost is considered as linear function of time. Inflation factor is also considered with permissible delay. Shortages are not allowed. Numerical case is given to represent the model. Affectability investigation is likewise done for parameters.
8 fixed point theorem in complete fuzzy metric space 8 megha shrivastavaBIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: In this paper our works establish a new fixed point theorem for a different type of mapping in complete fuzzy metric space. Here we define a mapping by using some proved results and obtain a result on the actuality of fixed points. We inspired by the concept of Hossein Piri and Poom Kumam [15]. They introduced the fixed point theorem for generalized F-suzuki -contraction mappings in complete b-metric space. Next Robert plebaniak [16] express his idea by result “New generalized fuzzy metric space and fixed point theorem in fuzzy metric space”. This paper also induces comparing of the outcome with existing result in the literature.
Keywords: Fuzzy set, Fuzzy metric space, Cauchy sequence Non- decreasing sequence, Fixed point, Mapping.
7 synthesis, characterisation and antimicrobial activity of schiff base of 7 ...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: Compounds having 2-quinolone moiety are associated with interesting biological activities. In the present study, we synthesized Schiff bases of 7-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-quinolone and their antibacterial activity was evaluated by wells diffusion method. Schiff bases of 7-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-quinolone (1 to 5 named as Q2aa-Q2ae) were prepared by refluxing 7-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-quinolone with substituted aromatic aldehydes. The final test compounds were purified and characterized by IR, 1HNMR and Mass Spectral studies. M.P. of these compounds was confirmed by open capillary method instrument chemline cl 725. They were evaluated for antibacterial activity. Compounds were active against Klebsiella pneumonia and Enterococcus faecalis. While ciprofloxacin was used as standards.
ABSTRACT: Geographical Information System is a new branch of information system in which system (GIS software) containing geographic data and converting useful information. The ability to integrate and analyze data organized in multiple thematic layers is a heart of Geographical Information System. Hardware, software, procedure, data and users are different components in which data is essential and core of GIS because without data GIS cannot work and cannot display the result.
5 phytochemical analysis of bitter melon juice; antiproliferative and apopto...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: Osteosarcoma is one of the most common cancers among adolescents and young adults. Prognosis of osteosarcoma is particularly poor, suggesting critical needs for additional drugs to improve disease outcome. In this study, osteosarcoma cell SaOS-2 was used as an in vitro model to assess the effect of bitter melon (Momordica charantia) juice (BMJ) as an anticancer agent. Fruit juice of Momordica charantia was subjected to preliminary phytochemical analysis to identify various phytoconstituents present in them such as carbohydrates, starch, flavonoids, phenols, steroids, terpenoids, alkaloids, tanins and saponins. Cell viability (MTT) results revealed that 1 to 10% (v/v) of BMJ treatment significantly (p<0.05) reduced the proliferation of SaOS-2 cells in a dose dependent manner. Antiproliferative activity of BMJ was also coupled with morphological changes in the cells with the significant induction of apoptosis as quantified by DAPI stain. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation was also significantly induced by BMJ treatment. Furthermore, flow cytometric analysis revealed that BMJ induced cell cycle arrest in G2/M phase with the enhancement of apoptosis. The findings of this study suggest that BMJ modulates ROS generation and cell cycle arrest in G2/M phase of SaOS-2 cells which lead to inhibition of cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis of osteosarcoma. These findings suggest that BMJ could be a potential agent for osteosarcoma treatment and anticancer drug discovery.
4 16s rna partial sequencing of isolated strains of metal resistant bacteria ...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: Elaeocarpus is a diverse genus within the family Elaeocarpaceae. There is wide distribution of Elaeocarpus in the world among the tropical and subtropical climatic zones. In India, rudraksha (Elaeocarpus sphaericus) has important medicinal and religious values and its history dates back to ancient times. However, the evolutionary relationship of rudraksha with other species of Elaeocarpus is not much explored specially at the molecular and phylogenetic level. The present study establishes evolutionary relationship between rudraksha and other species of Elaeocarpus through phylogenetic algorithms like neighbor joining and maximum likelihood. Thirty species of Elaeocarpus found in the Indo-Australian region were grouped into clusters based on the rDNA and ITS sequence based phylogenetic analysis. This studies paves a way for further studies on evolutionary history of rudraksha with respect to other species of Elaeocarpus and their geographical distribution.
2 studies on radon exhalation rate from construction materials of mandya dist...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: Human beings are continuously exposed to ionizing radiation from naturally occurring radioactive elements present in the earth crust and in the atmosphere. On the surface of the earth, the concentration of radionuclides varies from place to place depending on local geology and geography. Radon is a radioactive inert gas, which contribute a major portion of the radiation dose received by the world population. The 222Rn exhalation rate was studied in the samples of construction materials used in Mandya district, Karnataka state, India. The 222Rn exhalation rate in the samples of construction materials used in large amounts varied from 5.75 to 15.62 mBq kg-1 h-1. Higher 222Rn exhalation rates were observed in M-sand and crusher dust. The 222Rn exhalation rate in the samples of construction materials used in small amounts varied from below detection level to 32.73 mBq kg-1 h-1. Maximum rate of 222Rn exhalation was observed in the samples of red granite.
1 a chemometric approach for the distribution and source identification of he...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: Heavy metals in the environment may reach to toxic levels to humans and animals due to tannery effluents, but there is insufficient information about heavy metals pollution and distribution by tanneries. The distribution and sources of heavy metals in soils of Challawa industrial estate area were evaluated using multivariate statistical analysis after determining metals concentrations by atomic absorption spectroscopy. The results of the Principal Component Analysis and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis suggested that variation in heavy metals concentrations are largely related to tannery operations. The Linear Discriminant Analysis revealed that soils around the tanneries and dumpsites are having high contents of Cr, Pb, and Zn. The metal concentrations showed significant difference (P < 0.05) between tannery and control soil samples. This confirmed the contamination of soils with toxic heavy metals at specific sites of the tanneries, and indicated the need to monitor and remediate to safeguard the environment.
3 the avifauna of the khe nuoc trong proposed natural reserve in quang binh p...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: The Khe Nuoc Trong proposed natural reserve in central Vietnam harbors a diverse avifauna that remains under surveyed and poorly know. The first comprehensive ornithological inventory of the Khe Nuoc Trong was conducted from 2011 to 2015, and it was compared with those of other sites in central Vietnam. The study site is covered by evergreen tropical forest on lowlands with elevation under 1,000 m. A total of 210 bird species have been recorded from observation fieldwork and camera trapping in the study area, including four restricted-range species: Crested Argus Rheinardia ocellata, Short-tailed Scimitar Babbler Jabouilleia danjoui, Grey-faced Tit-babbler Macronous kelleyi and White-cheeked Laughing thrush Garrulax vassali. Hunting with snares is a major threat to galliformes and other ground-dwelling small and medium-sized animal. In terms of endemism, the study site is one of the top two sites of 11 Important Bird Areas in the Annamese Lowlands Endemic Bird Area in central Vietnam.
antioxidant profiling of fungal endophytes isolated from a critically endang...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: Micro-organisms living within a plant that causes asymptomatic infections entirely within the plant tissues are called as “endophytes.” These can be bacteria as well as fungi and can be isolated from different parts of plants. They have been observed to be saprophytic and are cultivable on agar. Medicinal plants had been used to isolate and characterize directly the bioactive metabolites. However, the discovery of fungal endophytes inside these plants with capacity to produce the same compounds shifted the focus of new drug sources from plants to fungi. This work is being conducted to test the hypothesis that endophytic fungi produce bioactive compounds which might have some pharmaceutical potential. This hypothesis is based on the rationale that endophytes are capable of protecting their host in adverse and diverse conditions by the production of many novel bioactive metabolites which can be a lead for the development of novel pharmaceutical agents against many diseases. When working with endophytic fungi, the choice of host plant is of critical importance. Endophytic fungi have been isolated from an endemic species (A. amygdalina) of genus Artemisia. Stems, leaves and roots of this plant were sampled for the investigation of endophytic fungal communities. Healthy and mature host plants were collected from different areas in Kashmir valley. Fresh plant material was used for isolation work using surface-sterilization technique. The fungi have been identified on the basis of their morphological and cultural characteristics using standard taxonomic keys and monographs. The fungi were cultured in appropriate media for the production of secondary metabolites. A total of twenty-seven (27) fungal endophytes were isolated from this medicinal plant found belonging to twenty-four (24) different species. Almost all the endophytic fungal metabolites tested possessed some degree of antioxidant activity.
1 pollen morphology and pollen elemental composition of selected philippine n...BIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: The pollen morphology and pollen elemental composition of the selected Philippine native gingers in tribe Alpinieae (Alpinioideae: Zingiberaceae) viz., Amomum muricarpum Elm., Etlingera dalican (Elmer) A.D.Poulsen, E. philippinensis (Ridl.) R.M.Sm. and Hornstedtia conoidea Ridl. are not completely determined as well as their impacts in the pollen germination and pollen tube growth. In this study, the analyses were performed by light microscopy (LM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) spectrometry to better understand their pollen surfaces and pollen elemental composition. Data revealed that the pollen sizes of A. muricarpum measured 45-80µm, E. dalican measured 65-75µm, E. philippinensis measured 60-65µm while H. conoidea measured 50-90µm. The four native species possess spheroidal shape and inaperturate pollen. However, pollen color of A. muricarpum and H. conoidea were yellowish-brown, while green to greenish-yellow for E. dalican and greenish for E. philippinensis. Ornamentation or exine sculpture of A. muricarpum is echinate, E. dalican is gemmate while E. philippinensis and H. conoidea is psilate. A greater proportion of potassium (K+) and sulfur (S2-) were observed in the pollen of the four native gingers amongst other detected elements by EDX. Hence, studies on pollen characterization are important to perceive and reveal their morphological features, elemental composition and are useful for future studies on in vitro germination of the selected species.
Inflation Targeting and Growth: The Way Forward for IndiaBIOLOGICAL FORUM
ABSTRACT: This paper looks at the genesis of inflation targeting and the impact of repo rate on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and brings out our experience with a reconstituted Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) with its thrust to combine inflation targeting [1] with growth. It brings out how an extremely cautionary approach in fixing repo rate can have deleterious impact on growth and concomitantly on private sector investment and animal spirits. Tracing the importance of Taylor rule in taking a balanced approach towards actual and potential growth and inflation for repo rate determination, the paper brings out, how there is a broad congruence now between growth and inflation, once the MPC system fixes a reasonable repo rate. The paper also looks at macro economic variables like low PLF in power sector combined with surging thermal generation, twin balance sheet challenges that continue to confront the corporate and banking sector affecting capacity utilization and dissuading new investment. The paper makes a strong case for a much lower repo rate, in order to take the country come out of its morass of low investment trap and kindle the animal spirits of the investors.
Cancer cell metabolism: special Reference to Lactate PathwayAADYARAJPANDEY1
Normal Cell Metabolism:
Cellular respiration describes the series of steps that cells use to break down sugar and other chemicals to get the energy we need to function.
Energy is stored in the bonds of glucose and when glucose is broken down, much of that energy is released.
Cell utilize energy in the form of ATP.
The first step of respiration is called glycolysis. In a series of steps, glycolysis breaks glucose into two smaller molecules - a chemical called pyruvate. A small amount of ATP is formed during this process.
Most healthy cells continue the breakdown in a second process, called the Kreb's cycle. The Kreb's cycle allows cells to “burn” the pyruvates made in glycolysis to get more ATP.
The last step in the breakdown of glucose is called oxidative phosphorylation (Ox-Phos).
It takes place in specialized cell structures called mitochondria. This process produces a large amount of ATP. Importantly, cells need oxygen to complete oxidative phosphorylation.
If a cell completes only glycolysis, only 2 molecules of ATP are made per glucose. However, if the cell completes the entire respiration process (glycolysis - Kreb's - oxidative phosphorylation), about 36 molecules of ATP are created, giving it much more energy to use.
IN CANCER CELL:
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
Unlike healthy cells that "burn" the entire molecule of sugar to capture a large amount of energy as ATP, cancer cells are wasteful.
Cancer cells only partially break down sugar molecules. They overuse the first step of respiration, glycolysis. They frequently do not complete the second step, oxidative phosphorylation.
This results in only 2 molecules of ATP per each glucose molecule instead of the 36 or so ATPs healthy cells gain. As a result, cancer cells need to use a lot more sugar molecules to get enough energy to survive.
introduction to WARBERG PHENOMENA:
WARBURG EFFECT Usually, cancer cells are highly glycolytic (glucose addiction) and take up more glucose than do normal cells from outside.
Otto Heinrich Warburg (; 8 October 1883 – 1 August 1970) In 1931 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology for his "discovery of the nature and mode of action of the respiratory enzyme.
WARNBURG EFFECT : cancer cells under aerobic (well-oxygenated) conditions to metabolize glucose to lactate (aerobic glycolysis) is known as the Warburg effect. Warburg made the observation that tumor slices consume glucose and secrete lactate at a higher rate than normal tissues.
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Seminar of U.V. Spectroscopy by SAMIR PANDASAMIR PANDA
Spectroscopy is a branch of science dealing the study of interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter.
Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy refers to absorption spectroscopy or reflect spectroscopy in the UV-VIS spectral region.
Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy is an analytical method that can measure the amount of light received by the analyte.
Introduction:
RNA interference (RNAi) or Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) is an important biological process for modulating eukaryotic gene expression.
It is highly conserved process of posttranscriptional gene silencing by which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) causes sequence-specific degradation of mRNA sequences.
dsRNA-induced gene silencing (RNAi) is reported in a wide range of eukaryotes ranging from worms, insects, mammals and plants.
This process mediates resistance to both endogenous parasitic and exogenous pathogenic nucleic acids, and regulates the expression of protein-coding genes.
What are small ncRNAs?
micro RNA (miRNA)
short interfering RNA (siRNA)
Properties of small non-coding RNA:
Involved in silencing mRNA transcripts.
Called “small” because they are usually only about 21-24 nucleotides long.
Synthesized by first cutting up longer precursor sequences (like the 61nt one that Lee discovered).
Silence an mRNA by base pairing with some sequence on the mRNA.
Discovery of siRNA?
The first small RNA:
In 1993 Rosalind Lee (Victor Ambros lab) was studying a non- coding gene in C. elegans, lin-4, that was involved in silencing of another gene, lin-14, at the appropriate time in the
development of the worm C. elegans.
Two small transcripts of lin-4 (22nt and 61nt) were found to be complementary to a sequence in the 3' UTR of lin-14.
Because lin-4 encoded no protein, she deduced that it must be these transcripts that are causing the silencing by RNA-RNA interactions.
Types of RNAi ( non coding RNA)
MiRNA
Length (23-25 nt)
Trans acting
Binds with target MRNA in mismatch
Translation inhibition
Si RNA
Length 21 nt.
Cis acting
Bind with target Mrna in perfect complementary sequence
Piwi-RNA
Length ; 25 to 36 nt.
Expressed in Germ Cells
Regulates trnasposomes activity
MECHANISM OF RNAI:
First the double-stranded RNA teams up with a protein complex named Dicer, which cuts the long RNA into short pieces.
Then another protein complex called RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) discards one of the two RNA strands.
The RISC-docked, single-stranded RNA then pairs with the homologous mRNA and destroys it.
THE RISC COMPLEX:
RISC is large(>500kD) RNA multi- protein Binding complex which triggers MRNA degradation in response to MRNA
Unwinding of double stranded Si RNA by ATP independent Helicase
Active component of RISC is Ago proteins( ENDONUCLEASE) which cleave target MRNA.
DICER: endonuclease (RNase Family III)
Argonaute: Central Component of the RNA-Induced Silencing Complex (RISC)
One strand of the dsRNA produced by Dicer is retained in the RISC complex in association with Argonaute
ARGONAUTE PROTEIN :
1.PAZ(PIWI/Argonaute/ Zwille)- Recognition of target MRNA
2.PIWI (p-element induced wimpy Testis)- breaks Phosphodiester bond of mRNA.)RNAse H activity.
MiRNA:
The Double-stranded RNAs are naturally produced in eukaryotic cells during development, and they have a key role in regulating gene expression .
Observation of Io’s Resurfacing via Plume Deposition Using Ground-based Adapt...Sérgio Sacani
Since volcanic activity was first discovered on Io from Voyager images in 1979, changes
on Io’s surface have been monitored from both spacecraft and ground-based telescopes.
Here, we present the highest spatial resolution images of Io ever obtained from a groundbased telescope. These images, acquired by the SHARK-VIS instrument on the Large
Binocular Telescope, show evidence of a major resurfacing event on Io’s trailing hemisphere. When compared to the most recent spacecraft images, the SHARK-VIS images
show that a plume deposit from a powerful eruption at Pillan Patera has covered part
of the long-lived Pele plume deposit. Although this type of resurfacing event may be common on Io, few have been detected due to the rarity of spacecraft visits and the previously low spatial resolution available from Earth-based telescopes. The SHARK-VIS instrument ushers in a new era of high resolution imaging of Io’s surface using adaptive
optics at visible wavelengths.
Comparing Evolved Extractive Text Summary Scores of Bidirectional Encoder Rep...University of Maribor
Slides from:
11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Track: Artificial Intelligence
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Nutraceutical market, scope and growth: Herbal drug technologyLokesh Patil
As consumer awareness of health and wellness rises, the nutraceutical market—which includes goods like functional meals, drinks, and dietary supplements that provide health advantages beyond basic nutrition—is growing significantly. As healthcare expenses rise, the population ages, and people want natural and preventative health solutions more and more, this industry is increasing quickly. Further driving market expansion are product formulation innovations and the use of cutting-edge technology for customized nutrition. With its worldwide reach, the nutraceutical industry is expected to keep growing and provide significant chances for research and investment in a number of categories, including vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and herbal supplements.
Slide 1: Title Slide
Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Slide 2: Introduction to Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Definition: Extrachromosomal inheritance refers to the transmission of genetic material that is not found within the nucleus.
Key Components: Involves genes located in mitochondria, chloroplasts, and plasmids.
Slide 3: Mitochondrial Inheritance
Mitochondria: Organelles responsible for energy production.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in mitochondria.
Inheritance Pattern: Maternally inherited, meaning it is passed from mothers to all their offspring.
Diseases: Examples include Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) and mitochondrial myopathy.
Slide 4: Chloroplast Inheritance
Chloroplasts: Organelles responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in chloroplasts.
Inheritance Pattern: Often maternally inherited in most plants, but can vary in some species.
Examples: Variegation in plants, where leaf color patterns are determined by chloroplast DNA.
Slide 5: Plasmid Inheritance
Plasmids: Small, circular DNA molecules found in bacteria and some eukaryotes.
Features: Can carry antibiotic resistance genes and can be transferred between cells through processes like conjugation.
Significance: Important in biotechnology for gene cloning and genetic engineering.
Slide 6: Mechanisms of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Non-Mendelian Patterns: Do not follow Mendel’s laws of inheritance.
Cytoplasmic Segregation: During cell division, organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts are randomly distributed to daughter cells.
Heteroplasmy: Presence of more than one type of organellar genome within a cell, leading to variation in expression.
Slide 7: Examples of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Four O’clock Plant (Mirabilis jalapa): Shows variegated leaves due to different cpDNA in leaf cells.
Petite Mutants in Yeast: Result from mutations in mitochondrial DNA affecting respiration.
Slide 8: Importance of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Evolution: Provides insight into the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
Medicine: Understanding mitochondrial inheritance helps in diagnosing and treating mitochondrial diseases.
Agriculture: Chloroplast inheritance can be used in plant breeding and genetic modification.
Slide 9: Recent Research and Advances
Gene Editing: Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 are being used to edit mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA.
Therapies: Development of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) for preventing mitochondrial diseases.
Slide 10: Conclusion
Summary: Extrachromosomal inheritance involves the transmission of genetic material outside the nucleus and plays a crucial role in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology.
Future Directions: Continued research and technological advancements hold promise for new treatments and applications.
Slide 11: Questions and Discussion
Invite Audience: Open the floor for any questions or further discussion on the topic.
This presentation explores a brief idea about the structural and functional attributes of nucleotides, the structure and function of genetic materials along with the impact of UV rays and pH upon them.
Nucleic Acid-its structural and functional complexity.
10 a study of heavy metal pollution of ghaggar river ravi pareek
1. ISSN No. (Print): 0975-1718
ISSN No. (Online): 2249-3247
A Study of Heavy Metal Pollution of Ghaggar River
Ravi Kant Pareek1
, Dr. Ambrina S. Khan2
, Dr. Parteek Srivastava2
and Dr. Surendra Roy3
1
Department of Civil Engineering, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur 303012
2
Amity Institute of Environmental Sciences, Amity University, Noida 201 303
3
Department of Civil Engineering, PSIT College of Engineering, Kanpur 209305
(Corresponding author: Ravi Kant Pareek)
(Received 17 January, 2018, accepted 12 February, 2018)
(Published by Research Trend, Website: www.researchtrend.net)
ABSTRACT: The present study briefly deals with the presence of trace heavy metals in the waters of River
Ghaggar throughout its stretch. The study was carried out in October 2016 (post monsoon) on 16 selected
sampling stations of River Ghaggar.Concentrations of heavy metals viz., Fe, Hg, As, Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Ni, and
Cr were studied throughout the 466 km stretch of river Ghaggar, though total 16 sites were selected but
sampling is not possible due to dry bed of river in lower 4 sites. In the selected research area, the Ghaggar
River is receiving the domestic, industrial and municipal wastewaters/effluents all along its course. All in all,
the dominancy of the analyzed heavy metals in the surface water of Ghaggar followed the sequence: Fe> Zn >
Ni > Cu > Cd > Cr >Pb > Hg >As. Arsenic was absent in all the samples.
I. INTRODUCTION
Water pollution may be defined as the “alternation of
physical and biological properties of water or any
addition of foreign material and the natural water which
may have harmful effect on living beings, human
agricultural system and other biological aspects, either
directly or indirectly or immediately or after sometimes
or after a very long period” [17]. Rivers are natural
steam of water emptying into an ocean, sea, or other
bodies of water and usually fed along its course by
joining tributaries. Rivers are very important carriers of
water and nutrients to regions all around the earth [24].
In the present study, the Ghaggar River was selected to
evaluate the heavy metal characteristics of its surface
water in upper reaches. The Ghaggar River originates
from the Siwalik Hills of Himachal Pradesh and
Haryana. It runs along the foot of the Siwaliks and flows
through Haryana and Punjab to Rajasthan and then
disappear itself in the sands of the Thar Desert. The
selected study area falls within the boundaries of several
states and covering parts of different districts of
Haryana and Punjab and Rajasthan. At downstream sites
various point sources viz., Medkhali Nallah, Sukhna
Choe, Jharmal Choe, Dhabi Nallah, Dhakansu Nallah,
Patiala Nadi, Markanda River, and Shaabaad Nallah are
joining the Ghaggar River and discharging their
untreated effluents into it.
Generally, heavy metals are present in trace
amounts in water. Some of the heavy metals or trace
elements are essential for physiological functions of
living tissue and regulate many biochemical processes.
The deficiency of heavy metals is harmful. The
deficiencies of heavy metals in human beings and
animals have been identified [7]. The same metals,
however, at increased level may have severe
toxicological effects on human beings [5]. During the
last decade some studies have been conducted to
evaluate the physico-chemical status of the Ghaggar
River [3, 11, 12, 15]. Therefore, monitoring these heavy
metals is important for safety assessment of the aquatic
environment and human health in particular.
II MATERIAL AND METHODS
A. Sample Collection
After determining the location of the sampling points,
12 samples of water was collected. For heavy metal
analysis the primary sampling point was in the surface
water layer (0-5 cm from the surface) at main flow.
Surface water was collected using acid-leached
polythene bottles and chilled immediately to 3º to 4ºC.
B. Preliminary treatment and analysis of samples for
heavy metal determination
Preliminary treatments of samples were done by
following international standard method given by
APHA [2]. Water Sample was agitated to obtain
homogeneous suspension of solids. 500 ml sample was
measured and transferred to an evaporating dish;
sample was acidified with 5 ml HNO3 and evaporated
on a steam bath to 15 to 20 ml. Then the solution was
transferred, together with any solids remaining in the
dish, to a 125 ml conical flask. 5 ml additional HNO3,
10ml H2SO4 and few glass beads (to prevent bumping)
were added into the solution and it was evaporated on a
hot plate until dense fumes of SO3 appear in the flask.
A clear solution was observed and all the HNO3 was
removed. The solution was cooled to room temperature,
carefully diluted to about 50 ml and filtered through a
porcelain filter crucible & washed the residue with 2
small portion of water. Then the filtrate was transferred
to a 100 ml volumetric flask and made up to the mark
with distilled water. An aliquots of this solution were
taken for the determination of metals.
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The samples were analyzed by an atomic absorption
spectrophotometer (Type:) using an air acetylene flame.
All the spectroscopic measurements of the standard
metal solutions as well as the sample solutions were
done at their respective wavelength of maximum
absorptions λmax.
III RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Table 1 is showing distributional pattern of trace
elements in Ghaggar River water at different
monitoring sites and impact of point sources
wastewaters/effluents on the river.
Cadmium is an element that occurs naturally in the
earth’s crust. It is uniformly distributed in the Earth’s
crust, where it is generally estimated to be present at an
average concentration of between 0.10 and 0.50 µg/g.
Cadmium is produced during extraction of zinc and is
used in plating industry, pigments, in manufacture of
plastic material, batteries and alloys. The water is
contaminated with cadmium by industrial discharge,
leaches from land filled area. Cadmium is released to
environment in wastewater, and disperse pollution is
caused by contamination from fertilizers [25].
Cadmium precipitates from solution at high pH and
toxicity of it depends on pH and hardness of water [18].
Cadmium is biologically non-essential and non-
beneficial constituent. In the river water, only two sites
observe the concentration of cadmium. Ottu has
concentration of 0.016 ppm and at Tepla to a maximum
of 0.045 ppm at. Concentration of Cd exceeded the
Desirable limit of 0.003 ppm at both sites. The possible
sources of cadmium in river water system are
contributed by domestic wastewater released from
residential area, impetuously use of pesticides,
fertilizers used in palm oil estates along the rivers bank
and local air pollution caused by open burning [21].
Cadmium ranks next to mercury in its toxicity.
Exposure at low levels usually does not produce
immediate health effects, but may cause severe health
problems over long periods. The gastrointestinal tract is
the major route of Cd uptake in both humans and
animals. Cadmium is toxic to humans, animals, micro-
organisms and plants, however only a small amount of
cadmium intake is absorbed by the body and will be
stored mainly in bones, liver and, in case of chronic
exposure, in kidneys. In the last few years there have
been some evidences that relatively low cadmium
exposure may give rise to skeletal damage due to low
bone mineral density (osteoporosis) and fractures. The
toxicity of the metal lies in that, after absorption, it
accumulates in soft tissues. Animal tests have shown
that cadmium may be a risk factor for cardiovascular
disease [10].
Table 1: Results of Heavy Metals Analysis of Ghaggar River System Surface Water (Oct. 2016).
Site Location Cadm
ium
(as
Cd)
Zinc
(Zn)
Iron
(Fe)
Coppe
r (Cu)
Lea
d
(Pb)
Mercur
y (Hg)
Nickel
(Ni)
Chromiu
m (Cr)
Arsenic
(As)
1 Amravati
Enclave
0 0 0.11 0 0.01
8
0 0 0 0
2 Sec. 25
Panchkula
0 0.021 0.243 0.022 0 0 0.01 0 0
3 Mubarkpur 0 0 0.9 0.021 0 0.018 0.03 0.012 0
4 Bhagwanpur 0 0 1.2 0.021 0 0.016 0.04 0.046 0
5 Tepla 0.045 1.89 2.2 0 0.01
2
0 0 0.023 0
6 Ratnedi 0 0 0.31 0 0 0.012 0.01 0 0
7 Khanori 0 0 0.24 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Jakhal 0 0 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Ratia 0 0 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Sardulgarh 0 0.023 0.31 0 0.04
5
0 0 0 0
11 Sirsa 0 0 N.D. 0 0 0 0.015 0 0
12 Ottu 0.021 0.014 N.D. 0.012 0 0 0.0112 0 0
BIS (IS:
10500,
1991)
Desirable 0.003 5 0.3 0.05 0.01 0.001 0.02 0.05 0.01
Max Permissible N. R. 15 N.R. 1.5 N. R. N. R. N.R. N.R. 0.05
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Zinc is very essential micro-nutrient in human body but
at very high concentration it may cause some poisonous
effects [14]. Copper and cadmium augment the toxicity
of Zn while increase in hardness decreases the toxicity.
At only four sites Zinc concentration observed in river
surface water ranged from a minimum of 0.014 ppm at
Ottu to a maximum of 1.89 ppm at Tepla. Zinc toxicity
also increases with increase in temperature and
decrease of dissolved oxygen. Zinc is highly and
chronically toxic to aquatic organisms particularly to
fish when the hardness of water is less and temperature
is high [19]. Zinc contents in the Ghaggar remained
well within the desirable limit of drinking.
Iron is an essential constituent of human nutrition.
Concentration of Fe varied from 0.11 to 2.2 ppm in the
selected stretch of the river. The river water quality at
Tepla, Mubarkpur and Ratnedi sites has been affected
by various point sources i.e. Dhabi Nallah, Jharmal
Choe and Patiala river effluents. At Tepla site high
concentration of Fe was observed almost of the double
of the previous site concentration due to non-point
pollutants mixing. Downstream to Tepla site
concentration of Fe was slowly decreased up to the
Ratia and then there is slightly increase in concentration
due to non point source. Iron contents exceeded the
desirable limit of BIS at four sites namely Bhagwanpur,
Tepla, Ratnedi and High concentration of Fe in the
water imparts a bitter taste and stains the clothes, if
used. High concentrations of iron generally cause inky
flavour, bitter and astringent taste [9]. It can also
discolour clothes, plumbing fixtures and cause scaling
which encrusts pipes. The red-rod disease of water
caused by bacterial precipitation of hydrated oxides of
ferric iron with consequent unaesthetic appearance to
water, clogging of pipes, pitting of pipes and
occurrence of foul smells, is due to the presence of
relatively high iron in sediment and water [8].
Copper is an essential trace element for human body.
Copper contents ranged from a minimum of 0.012ppm
at Ottu to a maximum of 0.022ppm at Panchkula. 100%
of the analyzed sampling sites, the Cu concentrations
were found below the detectable limit. Copper is also
extensively used in agriculture in the form of fertilizers,
fungicides and pesticides. It has also been established
that Cu deficiency is associated with anaemia, diarrhoea
and demineralization of the bone of the new born baby.
Copper concentrations in treated water normally
increase during supply, particularly in systems with an
acid pH or high-carbonate water with an alkaline pH
the primary import pathway of copper to soil or waste
disposal fertilizer application and atmospheric
deposition [4].
Lead is the most common of the heavy elements.
Several stable isotopes exist in nature, 208Pb being the
most abundant. Lead is used principally in the
production of lead-acid batteries, solder and alloys.
Lead (Pb) is a soft metal such that has been known
many applications of it over the years. During present
investigation, lead concentration varied from 0.012 ppm
at Tepla to 0.045 ppm at Sardulgarh. Only three sites
showed the trace amount of Pb. Lead concentration was
found above the desirable limit of BIS. It is not known
to be essential for the functioning of biological systems
and the exposure to this metal should be kept as low as
possible. Lead. Lead (Pb) exposure in children and
adults can cause a wide spectrum of health problems,
ranging from small effects on metabolism and
intelligence to convulsions, coma, renal failure, and
death [20].
Mercury (Hg) is the only common metal that is liquid at
room temperature. Mercury occurs naturally in the
earth’s crust. Although it may be found in air, water and
soil, mercury is mostly present in the atmosphere as a
gaseous element
Mercury concentration ranged from 0.012-0.018 ppm.
In Khanori to Ottu stretch, Hg contents were not
detectable. River water at Bhagwanpur, Mubarkpur and
Ratnedi sites even crossed the maximum permissible
limit and hence river water was not suitable for
drinking. It may pose serious health hazards, if used for
drinking. After entering into the aquatic ecosystem, the
inorganic mercury is changed into methyl mercury
through microbial activity that is the most toxic and
most bio-available type of mercury for living organisms
[13]. High level of mercury can cause harmful effects,
such as nerve, brain and kidney damage, lung irritation,
eye irritation, skin rashes, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Exposure to mercury may mainly occur as a
consequence of the deposition from air into water or
into soil. By natural biological processes certain
microorganisms can change mercury into methyl
mercury, a highly toxic and stable form that builds up
in fish, shellfish and animals that eat fish, accumulating
in the food chain. General population is exposed to
methyl mercury through the food chain; fish and
shellfish are the main source of exposure through the
ingestion pathway [6].
Nickel is the 24th most abundant element (twice as Cu)
and comprises approximately 0.008% of the content of
the earth’s crust; hence, it is a natural component of soil
(parent material) and water [1]. It is the 5th most
abundant element in the biosphere, Ni was only
discovered through the mining of other metals. Its
principal ores are nickelite (NiAs), millerite (NiS), and
pentlandite ([Ni, Fe]S). Nickel is released into the
environment from a variety of natural and
anthropogenic sources. Among industrial sources, a
considerable amount of environmental Ni derives from
the combustion of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.
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Other industrial sources that contribute to nickel
emissions are mining and refining processes, nickel
alloy manufacturing (steel), electroplating, and
incineration of municipal wastes [22]. Wastewater from
municipal sewage treatment plants also contributes to
environmental metal accumulation [23]. Among 12
sampling sites only 6 sites shows the presence of Ni,
among these Bhagwanpur and Mubarkpur sites have
higher concentration of Ni (0.04 ppm and 0.03 ppm)
than the desirable limits. Rest four sites namely
Panchkula, Ratnedi, Sirsa and Ottu have concentration
of Ni within the limit. In small quantities nickel is
essential, but when the uptake is too high it can be a
danger to human health. Humans may be exposed to
nickel by breathing air, drinking water, eating food or
smoking cigarettes. The immediate symptoms included
headaches, nausea, weakness, dizziness, vomiting, and
epigastria pain. There was a latency period of 1 to 5
days, followed by secondary symptoms, which included
chest constriction, chills and sweating, shortness of
breath, coughing, muscle pains, fatigue, gastrointestinal
discomfort, and, in severe cases, convulsions and
delirium [6].
At only three sites Chromium concentration observed in
river surface water ranged from a minimum of 0.012
ppm at Mubarkpur to a maximum of 0.046 ppm at
Bhagwanpur. Chromium contents in the Ghaggar
remained well within the desirable limit of drinking.
The health hazards associated with exposure to
chromium are dependent on its oxidation state. The
metal form (chromium as it exists in this product) is of
low toxicity. The hexavalent form is toxic. Adverse
effects of the hexavalent form on the skin may include
ulcerations, dermatitis, and allergic skin reactions.
Inhalation of hexavalent chromium compounds can
result in ulceration and perforation of the mucous
membranes of the nasal septum, irritation of the
pharynx and larynx, asthmatic bronchitis,
bronchospasms and edema. Respiratory symptoms may
include coughing and wheezing, shortness of breath,
and nasal itch. Hexavalent chromium is toxic to plants
and animals. It causes yellowing of leaves of wheat and
paddy [6].
Arsenic is ubiquitous and ranks 20th
in natural
abundance, comprising about 0.00005% of the earth’s
crust, 14th
in the seawater, and 12th
in the human body
[16]. Arsenic occurs in the environment in rocks, soil,
water, air, and in biota. At all the Sampling Sites
arsenic was absent.
IV. CONCLUSION
The concentration of above heavy metals in the river
water exhibiting the following order: Fe> Zn > Ni > Cu
> Cd > Cr >Pb > Hg >As. In the present study the
concentration of trace elements like Cd, Fe, Ni and Hg
far exceeded the maximum permissible limits of
drinking at many sites. The study revealed that the
Ghaggar River water contained very high concentration
of Cd, Fe, Ni and Hg and crossed the desirable as well
as maximum permissible limit of BIS. River water at
Tepla, Bhagwanpur sites even crossed the maximum
permissible limit prescribed for iron concentration and
water was not suitable for drinking. The observed high
concentration of heavy metals particularly in
downstream stations indicating substantial inputs
coming from industrial, agricultural and municipal
effluents through point and non-point sources all along
the river route. In terms of As, Cr and Zn concentration
river water was least contaminated. Kundu [15] detect
the heavy metals in upper regions of Ghaggar. The
occurrence of heavy metals in the river Ghaggar water
more than that of recommended maximum permissible
limit all along its route in Haryana was reported by
Kaushik et al. [12]. They were also found that
industrial, municipal and agricultural wastes from
Punjab region were main sources of heavy metals
pollution in the river water at downstream stations.
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