ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN BHOSGA RESERVOIR, KALABURAGI DISTRICT, KARNATAKA, INDIA

The present study reveals that many metals are found within permissible limits, significant exceedances are noted particularly for Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), and Nickel (Ni) at several sites, especially A2 and A1. These findings indicate that while the overall water quality may seem acceptable for certain metals, the presence of these hazardous contaminants raises concerns about environmental and public health implications.  

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