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K.S. Satish, B. Gupta, R.V. Singh, S. Jain, Y.P. Sahani, B. Rani, O. Kashikar and S. Meravi.(2018). "Determination of Lead, Arsenic and Selenium in Different Water Resources of Jabalpur". Journal of Veterinary Public Health, Vol. 16 Issue 2. Page No: 97-100
Determination of Lead, Arsenic and Selenium in Different Water Resources of Jabalpur
Page No. : 97-100
ABSTRACT
Water the “Elixir of Life” is facing a severe threat due to pollution The present study was done to observe the presence of heavy metals particularly lead, arsenic and selenium. A total of 117 samples were collected from different water sources in Jabalpur city, comprising 20 each from different banks of river Narmada and public taps, 21 from tube wells, 35 from different ponds, 21 from hand pumps. The concentrations of lead, arsenic and selenium were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The overall concentrations of lead, arsenic and selenium were ranging from 0.097 - 0.450 ppm, 0 - 0.345 ppm and 1.365 - 2.047 ppm, respectively. Almost all the samples were exceeding the maximum permissible limit stated by WHO.Keywords: Arsenic, heavy metals, lead, selenium, water