2025 Vol. 31 No.1 PP 160-164

https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v31i1pp160-164

Role of Anthropogenic Metal Contamination in Water, Soil Sediment, Flora and Fauna in the Lotic Ecosystem in Subarnarekha River, Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) India

*Ashok Kumar Shaw^1,3, Amar Kumar² and Abhilash³

¹Department of Zoology, Kolhan University, CHAIBASA-833201 (JHARKHAND) INDIA
²Jamshedpur Cooperative Colleges,
JAMSHEDPUR-831001 (JHARKHAND) INDIA
³CSIR - National Metallurgical Laboratory,
JAMSHEDPUR-831007 (JHARKHAND) INDIA
*Corresponding Author : E-mail : ashoknml13@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The study showed the effects of anthropogenic metal pollutants on the Subarnarekha River, namely on water, soil sediments, and aquatic biota such as water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and fish species including Rohu and Tilapia. Heavy metals such as cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) were investigated for their presence and bioaccumulation in various environmental matrices. The study conducted a comparative investigation of local, Indian, and worldwide rivers to better understand contamination patterns. Significant metal deposition is indicated by the findings, which may have negative effects on the environment and human health.

KEY WORDS : Anthropogenic, Bioaccumulation, Ecological, Eichhornia crassipes, Environmental, Heavy metal