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| Article Name : | | | STUDIES ON MICROALGAL DIVERSITY, ARSENIC (As) CONCENTRATION AND PHYSIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS IN DIFFERENTWATER HABITATS FROM WEST BENGAL, INDIA | | Author Name : | | | S. Elumalai , A. Mohamed Halith | | Publisher : | | | Ashok Yakkaldevi | | Article Series No. : | | | GRT-4187 | | Article URL : | |  | Author Profile View PDF In browser | | Abstract : | | | The present investigation has been carried out to study the algal diversity, arsenic concentration and to analyze the physiochemical parameters in different water resources of West Bengal, India. Several microalgal spp. found in sampling sites were microscopically identified and recorded. The microalgal species were compared with respect to the arsenic concentration. Twenty nine (29) samples from pond, river and ground water including three (3) soil samples were analyzed for arsenic concentration. In twenty two (22) water samples some of the physical parameters were analyzed by using YSI multiparameter instrument. In ten (10) Water samples all the physiochemical parameters were analyzed. Among the twenty nine (29) water samples analyzed the arsenic concentration was ranged from 0.05 ppm to 3.0 ppm and the highest concentration 3 ppm was observed in Baruipur, Chinsurah, Alipur and Dhaksineswar. In this issue an immediate remediation for arsenic pollution has to be implemented, otherwise it may lead to serious health effects on human beings if it is mixed up with the potable drinking water. | | Keywords : | | |
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