Renu Chaudhary and Veena Chaudhary*
Deptt. of Chemistry, R.G. (P.G.) College, Meerut, U.P., India
*Deptt. of Chemistry, C.S.S.S. (P.G.) College, Machhra, Meerut, U.P., India
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the distribution of manganese, copper zinc and iron in drinking water in some part of western Uttar Pradesh. Ground water in the study area is neutral to moderately in nature. It was observed that the ground water in the study area is having higher concentration of iron and zinc which is vulnerable to drink. Iron was much higher than the acceptable limit in approximately 59% of water sample as per guide line of (WHO) However, the concentration of zinc were permissible limit but it was much higher than acceptable limit as per EPA guideline. The concentration of copper and manganese was within the limit. The suitability of ground water for drinking purpose were examined using WHO and EPA classification, which indicate that ground water, was unsuitable for drinking purpose in few location.
Keywords: Trace metals, Drinking water, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Iron
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