A STUDY ON THE CONCENTRATION OF HEAVY METALS IN THE DRINKING WATER OF SELECTED AREAS OF IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT, MANIPUR (INDIA)
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 24
Abstract
The present study attempts to evaluate the quality of the drinking water (tap) particularly heavy metal concentrations (Fe, Zn, Pb, Cu and Cd) in selected areas of Imphal east district, Manipur. Findings were compared with the Indian Standard (ISI) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for drinking water specification. Concentrations of metals such as iron, cadmium and lead are alarming. They crossed the maximum permissible limit for drinking water standards set by ISI and ICMR.
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Joychandra O, Sanjoy Meitei, Rakesh Kh, Joymati O
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