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Effect of Heavy Metals in Drinking Water

Author(s):

Sonali Sharma , HIET,Ghaziabad; Anuj Kumar Sharma, HIET,Ghaziabad

Keywords:

Heavy Metals, Physiological Parameters, Human Health

Abstract

This paper describes the effect of heavy metals in drinking water. The level of heavy metal contamination in various water sources as ground surface, tap water etc. collected from various water origins of particular area in the research work. The determination of the (concentration of) heavy metals found in their research work were as Cd, Cr, Pb, Hg, Zn. The concentrations determined were more than the maximum admissible and desirable limit when compared wih the National and International Organizations like WHO (2008), USEPA, EUC, EPA. This concentrated water samples are not suitable for drinking purposes unless it is treated with the water agencies. If water from these origins are taken for drinking purposes, the physiological effects (damages) to human health.

Other Details

Paper ID: IJSRDV8I60100
Published in: Volume : 8, Issue : 6
Publication Date: 01/09/2020
Page(s): 101-102

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