Trace Elements Occurrence in Drinking Water Sources of Industrial area of Manpur block of Gaya district of Bihar

Abstract

Abstract: Groundwater samples were collected from fourteen principal aquifers across the Manpur block in Gaya district to investigate the occurrence and spatial distribution of antimony (Sb). Significant amounts of antimony are also known to be present in textile industries wastewater which can cause serious environmental harm, if not properly treated. This study analyzes the concentrations of Sb in groundwater to evaluate the environmental impacts and potential sources of contamination in the concerned region. The presence of strontium (Sr), Molybdenum (Mo) and selenium (Se) are also analyzed as trace elements.