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Heavy metals pollution index (HPI) assessment through water analysis for Yamuna river water in Agra district (India)
Authors
Ravi Prakash, Shweta Verma, Pancham Kumar, R B Singh
Abstract
The present study was conducted on heavy metal pollution index (HPI) of
Yamuna river water in Agra district U.P. (India) at sites viz., A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 for summer and post-rainy seasons. Mean
concentration of heavy metals followed the order Zn> Fe> Cu> Ni ≥
Mn> Cr>Pb> Cd in summer and Zn> Fe>Mn> Cu> Ni>
Cr>Pb> Cd in postrainy seasons. Zn and Cu were within permissible limit
for drinking water quality at all sites in both seasons. Fe, Zn, Cr and Mn increased
during post-rainy season against their covalent index. Mean heavy metal
pollution index (HPI) for each sampling site reflected highest pollution at A4
site. Mean HPI for Yamuna river water in summer (261) decreased conspicuously
in post-rainy season (92.5). Metal quality index (MQI) values were highest at
A4 site i.e., 23.15 in summer and 22.0 in post-rainy seasons. Pearson's
analysis showed significant positive correlation among all heavy metals.
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Pages:4-7
How to cite this article:
Ravi Prakash, Shweta Verma, Pancham Kumar, R B Singh "Heavy metals pollution index (HPI) assessment through water analysis for Yamuna river water in Agra district (India)". International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 4-7
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