Trace Elements Analysis in Drinking Water of Meghalaya by Using Graphite Furnace-Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and in relation to Environmental and Health Issues

Joint Authors

Dkhar, Elarina N.
Dkhar, Paul S.
Anal, Jasha Momo H.

Source

Journal of Chemistry

Issue

Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2014-01-29

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

8

Main Subjects

Chemistry

Abstract EN

Determination of the certain major and trace elements was carried out in drinking water supply scheme in three districts of Meghalaya.

This work aims to identify trends resulting in the deterioration of drinking water which is also a potential source of environmental contaminants.

About 50 samples, each from one district, were collected both from the source and various tanks and tap.

The elements determined are Li, Na, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Rb, Ag, Au, Pb, Cd, Se, Ca, K, and Mg.

The pH is slightly lower than neutral pH of 7 while the turbidity is very high even after treatment.

The concentrations of Ca and Mg are found to be deficient.

The elements Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Mo, and Pb decrease after treatment while Mn, Cu, and Cd increase slightly after treatment.

Se concentration is found to be much higher than expected.

The results were compared with the standard recommendation values for the quality of drinking water.

This study provides a general indication of where water-quality constituent concentrations met or exceeded water-quality standards and the data presented in this report will be useful from public health point of view.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Dkhar, Elarina N.& Dkhar, Paul S.& Anal, Jasha Momo H.. 2014. Trace Elements Analysis in Drinking Water of Meghalaya by Using Graphite Furnace-Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and in relation to Environmental and Health Issues. Journal of Chemistry،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Dkhar, Elarina N.…[et al.]. Trace Elements Analysis in Drinking Water of Meghalaya by Using Graphite Furnace-Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and in relation to Environmental and Health Issues. Journal of Chemistry No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1040149

American Medical Association (AMA)

Dkhar, Elarina N.& Dkhar, Paul S.& Anal, Jasha Momo H.. Trace Elements Analysis in Drinking Water of Meghalaya by Using Graphite Furnace-Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and in relation to Environmental and Health Issues. Journal of Chemistry. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1040149

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1040149