Trace Metal Concentration in Sediments of Tamirabarani River in Relationships with Physico Chemical Characteristics – A Study Using Gis Application
Chandrasekaran A1, Mukesh M.V2, Anantharaman, P3,Tamilselvi M4, Muthukumarasamy R5, Manivel T6, Rajmohan R7
1Chandrasekaran A, Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, (Tamil Nadu), India.
2Mukesh M.V, Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, (Tamil Nadu), India.
3Anantharaman P, Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, (Tamil Nadu), India.
4Tamilselvi M, Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, (Tamil Nadu), India.
5Muthukumarasamy R, Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, (Tamil Nadu), India.
6Manivel T, Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, (Tamil Nadu), India.
7Rajmohan R, Department of Earth Sciences, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 10 July 2013 | Revised Manuscript received on 18 July 2013 | Manuscript Published on 30 July 2013 | PP: 9-15 | Volume-3 Issue-2, July 2013 | Retrieval Number: B0974073213/13©BEIESP
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Abstract: A study is carried out to investigate the concentrations and distribution of trace metals to the sediments of Tamirabarani River, south east coast of India. Nearly sixteen soil samples collected from river mouth and tributaries and analyzed for traces elements show high-rate concentration of Hg (3.52-24.69μg g-1 ) Cu(2.2-17.82μg g-1 ), Ni(7.83-15.2μg g-1 ), Cr(58.3-145.5μg g-1 ), Pb(3.48-12.93μg g-1 ), Zn(9.3-74μg g-1 ) and Cd(1.41-4.92μg g-1 ). The pH, EC, and TDS values reported as (8.1-9.5) (384-16250) (303-33050) .The abundances of such metals caused by the river contribution of sediments from areas with unplanned agricultural development and from the industrial, activity carried out on the riverbanks. It is concluded that in and around Mukkani area, the concentration of heavy metals is higher due to anthropogenic and industrial effluent in Tamirabarani River.
Keywords: Sediments, Trace Elements, Tributaries, Spatial Distribution, Tamirabarani River.
Scope of the Article: Social Sciences