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A Comprehensive Analysis Using The Heavy Metal Pollution Index (Hpi) For Assessing Drinking Water Quality In Islamabad

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  • Talal Ahmed

    (Earth Science Department, Abdus Salam School of Sciences, Nusrat Jahan College, Rabwah, Punjab, Pakistan)

  • Mirza Naseer Ahmad

    (Earth Science Department, Abdus Salam School of Sciences, Nusrat Jahan College, Rabwah, Punjab, Pakistan)

  • Shamim Akhtar

    (Department of Earth Sciences, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan)

  • Bilal Ahmad Sarwar

    (Earth Science Department, Abdus Salam School of Sciences, Nusrat Jahan College, Rabwah, Punjab, Pakistan)

  • Rashida Sultana

    (Department of Botany, Abdus Salam School of Sciences, Nusrat Jahan College, Rabwah, Punjab, Pakistan)

  • Tooba Nayab

    (Earth Science Department, Abdus Salam School of Sciences, Nusrat Jahan College, Rabwah, Punjab, Pakistan)

  • Minahil Saeed

    (Earth Science Department, Abdus Salam School of Sciences, Nusrat Jahan College, Rabwah, Punjab, Pakistan)

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the pollution of heavy metals, specifically Cd, Fe, Pb, Ni, Cr, Mn, and Zn, in the water filtration plants of DHA phase II Islamabad, Pakistan. As the zone relies heavily on these sources for in house and drinking purposes, eleven samples were collected and preserved for analysis. Laboratory testing, conducted for all samples using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy instrument, revealed that levels of Iron, Manganese, and Zinc were within accepted limits in nearly every sample. However, concentrations of Cd, Pb, Ni, and Cr exceeded PAK-EPA standards, suggesting potential health risks. The calculation of the Heavy Metal Pollution Index indicated that most samples were unsuitable for direct consumption, emphasizing the hazardous nature of the water for drinking purposes.

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  • Talal Ahmed & Mirza Naseer Ahmad & Shamim Akhtar & Bilal Ahmad Sarwar & Rashida Sultana & Tooba Nayab & Minahil Saeed, 2024. "A Comprehensive Analysis Using The Heavy Metal Pollution Index (Hpi) For Assessing Drinking Water Quality In Islamabad," Journal Clean WAS (JCleanWAS), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 8(2), pages 50-55, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:zib:jclnws:v:8:y:2024:2:1:p:50-55
    DOI: 10.26480/jcleanwas.02.2024.50.55
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