Mercury contamination in urban ecosystem – a case study in and around Kolkata metropolis, West Bengal, India
Journal Title: International Journal of Experimental Research and Review - Year 2017, Vol 13, Issue 5
Abstract
Mercury has a unique place in the field of pollution and toxicity. The mercury contamination increased day by day in urban environment through anthropogenic activities. The mercury accumulated in the urban environmental components and its toxicity has adverse effect on the urban ecosystem health. A study was carried out to estimate the mercury contamination in water, soil, road dust, plant, vegetable and fishes in Kolkata metropolis. The studied samples have found mercury residue in considerable amount which may affect to ecosystem tropic level and human health in and around the Kolkata metropolitan city.
Authors and Affiliations
Alok Chandra Samal; Sumalya Chakraborty; Anusaya Mallick; Subhas Chandra Santra
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