Abstract

ANALYSE OF SELECTED HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN THE MUDIKONDAN RIVER NANNILAM THIRUVARUR DISTRICT TAMIL NADU INDIA

Kavitha V., Anandhan R.*, Sumathi R., Balasubramanian.R. and S. Baskarsanjeevi

Abstract

The present short-review briefly summarizes the status of heavy metal in Cauvery River and its sources and the status and effect of heavy metals in the river sediments and water. The difference in the heavy metals in different parts of the pathways of the river Cauvery is provided in addition to the pollution level and the effect of polluted water or enriched heavy metals on living systems. The pollution status and heavy metal contaminants level varies in water and in sediments with reference to different locations. The rapid population growth along the Mudikondan River has necessitated proper conservation and efficient utilization of freshwater bodies for sustainable development. This is necessary because there has been accelerated deterioration of water quality and also because of increased domestic, municipal and agricultural activities. Effluent discharge, urbanization and deforestation are the main causes of environmental degradation within the catchment.

Keywords: Cauvery River, Contamination, Heavy metals, Pollution and Sediments.