• Kapil Shroti
• Dr. V. K. Jain
• Dr. M. K. Singh

Abstract: This study deals with the pollution load of river Chambal in context with physico-chemical parameters of river’s sediment. The study was carried out for a span of one year from February 2017 to January 2018 at four sampling stations which is situated along with the drift area of river Chambal. Various physico-chemical parameters of river Chambal were observed viz., pH, soil texture, bulk density, water holding capacity (WHC), alkalinity, chloride, phosphate, sodium, potassium along with some trace metals like copper, iron, zinc, manganese, lead, cadmium, etc. The mean concentrations of trace metal elements were found in order of Fe>Mn>Pb>Cr>Cu>Zn>Cd respectively. High quantity of Fe and Mn were found at certain locations showing the interference of some local contaminants. The results give vital information regarding the pollution load of the river Chambal. There is an urgent need for more representative samples to be used to go beyond initial assessment as reported in the present study for making adequate recommendations.

Chambal River, Sediment, Physico-chemical parameters, Metal Elements, National Chambal Sanctuary etc.

"Sediment Analysis of Some Physico-chemical Parameters of River Chambal near National Chambal Sanctuary Region", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 6, page no.559-566, June-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1806587.pdf

"Sediment Analysis of Some Physico-chemical Parameters of River Chambal near National Chambal Sanctuary Region", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 6, page no. pp559-566, June-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1806587.pdf