Authors : S.K. Lokhandea*, A. P. Vanerkarb, A. B. Fulkec, M. D. Giripunjed, P. U. Meshramd
Page Nos : 721-731
Description :
Mining involves various activities for extraction of minerals and metals from the earth. The heavy metal content of these samples obtained from mine site to study the distribution pattern of trace metals due to mining activity. Results indicated that the soil samples collected showed very high content of heavy metals, especially, iron being determined in the range of 2092- 3106 mg-Kg-1 and highest concentration of it was 5284 mg-Kg-1 in blended hematite quartz (BHQ) soil sample. However, the concentrations of trace metals in the water samples were still within the permissible limits according to the drinking water quality standards of World Health Organization (WHO). To the date, extensive mining activities have not made any significant contribution to the heavy metal content of the studied water samples. The present study envisages on quantitative determination and impact of heavy metals in the surface water and soil samples due to mining.
