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Abstract

Paniyala fish Pond is a multipurpose pond with emphasis on fisheries, irrigation and washing. The present study was conducted to find out the heavy metal concentrations in the fish pond. Water samples were collected on monthly basis from January, 2008 to December, 2008. Concentration of heavy metals (Copper, Nickel, Iron, Lead, Zinc, Aluminium and Arsenic) was analyzed in the pond water by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.  Significant variations were found between winters (December, January) and wet summer period (July, August, September) for the studied metals. The relative variability followed the order Fe >Zn>Pb>Cu>Ni>Al>As.

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Heavy metals Fish Pond Heavy metal concentration

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Khanna, D., Kumar, A., & Neeraj. (2011). A study to access heavy metal concentration in Paniyala Fish Pond near Roorkee (Haridwar). Environment Conservation Journal, 12(1&2), 115–120. https://doi.org/10.36953/ECJ.2011.121222

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