Contamination of Jajjar Nalla, Jammu, Himalaya, J&K state

Fifteen water samples of Jajjar nalla, Jammu Himalaya, Jammu (J&K state) were analysed for elements Fe, Mn, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. The analysis revealed Fe and Mn to be present above permissible limits and hence waters are toxic for human consumption with respect to these. As far as the agricultural use of the waters of Jajjar nalla is concerned, no element is present above the permissible limits and hence the waters are non-hazardous for crops. pH and conductivity values for all the samples are within safe limits. Proper hygienic filtration with chlorine/bromine is recommended to render the waters safe for human consumption. Adequate afforestation and vetiver grass needs to be grown abundantly in catchment areas of Jajjar stream to help in checking fast erosion and also for screening unwanted heavy elements like Fe and Mn to enter into the solution of the waters. Proper sanitation needs to be maintained on the banks of Jajjar nalla to check contamination in waters.