Vol. 9, Issue 12, Part B (2023)

The study was conducted to determine the seasonal changes of heavy metals (Cu, Cd, Fe, Mn, Ni and Zn) in Son river at Diya Pipar Ghat. The river water is pullulated due to effluents of paper mill discharge. For the study period four stations were selected. The study concludes that the water quality of Son river at Diya Pipar ghat is polluted as some of the results are above permissible limits. The paper mill discharge, agriculture waste and continuous dumping of waste materials are affecting the water quality of this ghat. The toxicological implications of this finding in relation to aquatic ecosystem and human health are discussed. There is considerable need for better understanding of this ghat can be managed effectively.