• Srikant Kekane

In order to understand the level of harmful heavy metals in the water of Dabhol Creek near Mumbai, the present study was conducted for a year, from June 2012 to May 2013. Heavy metals like Pb, Cd, Cr, Fe, Zn, Cu, Ni, and Hg were found to have yearly average concentrations of 0.53, 0.25, 0.20, 0.04, 2.78, 0.49, 1.14, and 0.26 ppm, respectively. The average levels of Hg and Pb were found to be higher than the CPCB's (Central Pollution Control Board) 0.01 ppm and 0.1 ppm limits for inland surface water, respectively. The findings imply that in order to comprehend the variation in amount of these harmful heavy metals discharged into the creek water, such frequent scientific monitoring for a longer time period is required. Due to the presence of poisonous heavy metals, it is thought that if the current issue is not addressed, it would worsen and endanger the aquatic ecosystems biological existence. According to the findings of the current inquiry, it appears that it is now necessary to move towards ecosystem-specific discharge criteria in order to preserve the health and productivity of the natural resources that are essential to the survival of the majority of the world's population.

heavy metals; toxic metals; creek water; Dabhol Creek; Mumbai

"Investigation of Hazardous Heavy Metals in Mumbai's Dabhol Creek", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 4, page no.149-155, April-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRFW06019.pdf

"Investigation of Hazardous Heavy Metals in Mumbai's Dabhol Creek", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 4, page no. pp149-155, April-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRFW06019.pdf