Seasonal variation of heavy metal analysis of ground water in and around senthurai taluk in ariyalur district – Tamilnadu.

Abstract

A Total 16 ground water samples were collected in and around sendurai taluk in Ariyalur district during pre-monsoon, monsoon and post-monsoon seasons and analyzed in order to find out pollution impact. The heavy metal analyses Cu, Zn, Ir, Pb and Ni were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer and the results were compared with the World Health Organization (WHO 2011) Standard Values. The heavy metal ions are toxic to human health. This study suggests that the preventive measures which are to be adopted to control the contamination of excess Lead and Nickel present in the water.