Abstract

Sumantrao B. Bikkad and Sunil R. Mirgane*  

In the present study eco-toxic metals (Cd, Pb,Cu,Fe, Zn and Hg.) were detected in ground water samples taken from industrial areas in Arungabad. Samples were collected in three seasons rainy ( July 2007) winter (Dec. 2007) and summer (May 2008) for a period of one year. Eco-toxic metals were determined using AAS. According to standard methods (APHA- 1995). The concentration of eco-toxic metal like Cd in ground water was found above permissible limit. Zn.PbCu.Fe.and Hg. Were found bellow the permissible limits for drinking water. Eco-toxic metal contamination of ground water was found to occure due to a high degree of anthropogenic stress.

Ground water; Eco-toxic metals

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