Author(s):
Nikita Sharma, Jasvinder Kaur
Email(s):
nikkysweet17794@gmail.com , sanvii53@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-4150.2025.00021 
Address:
Nikita Sharma1, Jasvinder Kaur2*
1Research Scholar, Chemistry Department, Apex University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
2Associate Professor, Chemistry Department, Apex University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 18,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
This comprehensive study investigates the presence and concentration of heavy metals in drinking water sources within the Ramgarh, Mahwa region of Rajasthan, India, addressing a critical public health concern1,2,3. The research directly relates to the findings presented in the "Results" section. Given the potential health risks associated with heavy metal contamination, a thorough analysis was conducted to assess the water quality and identify potential sources of pollution1,2,3. Water samples were collected from various locations across the region following established sampling protocols, as detailed in the "Methodology" section4. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was employed to determine the heavy metal concentrations, providing accurate and sensitive measurements as described in the "Methodology" section 2,5. The study focused on analysing key heavy metals, including lead, aluminium, iron, arsenic, copper, zinc, cadmium, manganese, silver, and chromium, known for their toxicity and prevalence in contaminated water sources, connecting to the insights presented in the "Literature Review" section1. The results were evaluated against water quality standards set by the World Health Organization and the Bureau of Indian Standards, to assess the suitability of the water for human consumption, directly informing the "Discussion" section6. Risk estimation and multivariate statistical analysis were also performed to further understand the findings2. The data will be used to calculate the heavy metal evaluation index, as discussed in the "Conclusion" section7. This research contributes to a better understanding of heavy metal pollution in the region's drinking water and provides valuable information for public health protection efforts, informing potential mitigation strategies and future monitoring programs1. The presence of heavy metals in drinking water poses a significant threat to public health, particularly in developing regions where water quality monitoring and treatment infrastructure may be limited8.
Cite this article:
Nikita Sharma, Jasvinder Kaur. Chemical Examination of Heavy Metals of the Drinking Water in the Ramgarh Area, Mahwa, Rajasthan. Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry.2025; 18(3):129-4. doi: 10.52711/0974-4150.2025.00021
Cite(Electronic):
Nikita Sharma, Jasvinder Kaur. Chemical Examination of Heavy Metals of the Drinking Water in the Ramgarh Area, Mahwa, Rajasthan. Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry.2025; 18(3):129-4. doi: 10.52711/0974-4150.2025.00021 Available on: https://www.ajrconline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-18-3-3
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