Pollution Research Paper

Vol 40, May Suppl. Issue, 2021; Page No.(244-258 )

ANALYSIS OF ARSENIC IN INDUSTRIAL AREAS OF HYDERABAD, INDIA

A. VIJAYARANI, B.B.V. SAILAJA AND D. SIRISHA

Abstract

The nature of water is the most important and it is essential for all forms of life. The water is mainly polluted by the different industrial effluents that directly contaminate the lakes, channels, rivers and seas. Due to this, the ground water is contaminated with the heavy metals. The surroundings of the Industrial areas are more affected by Arsenic where the people suffer from Arsenic related diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended the maximum concentration of arsenic in drinking water is 10 g/l or below than this. The Arsenic concentration levels are more in summer than in winter season is observed from the analysis of ground water.