Environmental Biology Division, Department of PG studies and Research in Botany, Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram-4
*E-mail: ajitanchal@gmail.com
Online published on 20 January, 2017.
The present attempt is to analyze the degree of trace element concentrations (Fe, Mn, Pb, Cd, Zn) in the sediments of the Aruvikkara reservoir. The heavy metal concentration has been evaluated using geochemical index, enrichment factor, contamination factor and degree of contamination. The study revealed that the sediments have been free from the heavy metal contamination except iron because of the lack of industrial establishments in the study area. Iron contamination is seen in the sediments in most of the sites.
Contamination Factor, Enrichment Factor, Geo Accumulation Index, Sediment, Trace Metal
