A studies of toxic metals in Sarkhej lake water, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Sarkhej Lake is located in the Ahmedabad of Gujarat. To assess the environmental pollution of the lake, the total concentrations of As, Cd, Pb, Hg, and Mn were determined in the surface water of the lake.  however, the mean concentrations of dissolved metals in sarkhej Lake water were 0.81ppm for As, 1.88ppm for Pb, 12.8ppm for Cd, 1.8ppm for Hg, and 0.063ppm for Mn respectevly .different water quality assessment approaches indicated that in this lake, water can be compared with WHO and BIS limits; Finally, conclude that Sarkhej lake Water Quality was better than Manager Lake water .But, water were not suitable for Drinking purpose.