Estimation of Heavy Metals in Water and Tissue Samples: A Comprehensive Study
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https://doi.org/10.29070/vmamjz35Keywords:
Heavy metal pollution, River Betwa, aquatic ecosystem, TissueAbstract
Heavy metal pollution in aquatic environments is thoroughly examined in this research, which includes water and tissue samples. The main points are the measurement of important heavy metals in water and how these metals accumulate in different aquatic creatures. These metals include lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and chromium (Cr). To better understand how metal concentrations change across time and space, this study compares water metal levels to metal levels in fish, mollusc, and other aquatic animal tissues. The bioaccumulation process is emphasised, drawing attention to the absorption, retention, and amplification of these metals in the food chain. In order to guarantee accurate readings, cutting-edge analytical methods like ICP-MS and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) are used. The study's overarching goals are to determine how heavy metal pollution affects aquatic life, how dangerous polluted water sources and aquatic animals are to humans, and where the contamination is most prevalent. This study offers important insights for the development of effective monitoring strategies and pollution control measures to protect aquatic ecosystems and public health by analysing water and tissue samples to provide a comprehensive picture of the ecological and environmental risks linked to heavy metal contamination.
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