Metal contamination of Ganga River (India) as influenced by atmospheric deposition.
Metal contamination of Ganga river in relation to atmospheric deposition was investigated. The data revealed that, although Cr and Cu remained below their maximum admissible concentrations, levels of Cd and Pb in mid-stream waters at five out of six stations were higher than their respective maximum admissible concentration. About 62% of water samples contained Ni above its maximum admissible concentration of 20 microg L(-1). Metal concentrations in water showed significant correlation and seasonal synchrony with atmospheric deposition. The study forms the first report on air-driven metal contamination of Ganga and has relevance from human health perspectives.
Pandey
J
J
Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India. jiten_pandey@rediffmail.com
Shubhashish
K
K
Pandey
Richa
R
D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000032:analysis*; D001272:Atmosphere / Q000737:chemistry*; D007194:India; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000032:analysis*; D045483:Rivers / Q000737:chemistry*; D012621:Seasons; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000032:analysis*; D014881:Water Supply
D000393:Air Pollutants; D019216:Metals, Heavy; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical