Trace Metal Analysis of A Drinking Water Resource of Central India

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Trace Metal Analysis of A Drinking Water Resource of Central India

Vandana Madgare¹, S.A. Iqbal^², Subrata Pani^¹ and Nilofar Iqbal³

^¹Lake Conservation Authority of MP, E-5 Arera Colony, Bhopal India. ^²Department of Chemistry, Safia Science College, Bhopal - 462 001 India. ³Department of Microbiology, Safia Science College, Bhopal - 462 001 India.

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ABSTRACT:

An attempt was made to assess the concentration of toxic metals in Bhoj Wetland (Upper lake) a Ramsar Site in India which is a major source of potable water catering the needs of about 1.4 million people of Bhopal. The main toxic metal namely chromium, zinc, cadmium, nickel, lead and manganese were analyzed during the period 2007-2008. Higher concentration of Heavy Metals was found in the month of March and September in most of the cases.

KEYWORDS:

Trace metals; potable water; Central India