期刊名称：Universal Journal of Environmental Research and Technology
电子版ISSN：2249-0256
出版年度：2012
卷号：2
期号：4
出版社：Euresian Publications
摘要：The study was conducted to determine the seasonal changes of heavy metals (Cu, Cd, Fe, Mn, Ni and Zn) in urban lentic water bodies (ponds) of Lucknow city. Owing to the unplanned development and urbanization, the ponds of this city are struggling for their existence. In spite of the global alarm for restoration of the water bodies, the ponds in the city are facing neglectance. For the study period four pond water bodies were selected. The study concludes that the water quality of ponds of Lucknow city is polluted as some of the results are above permissible limits. The city sewage discharge, agriculture and urban runoff and continuous dumping of waste materials especially sanitary waste are affecting the water quality of these urban water bodies. The toxicological implications of this finding in relation to aquatic ecosystem and human health are discussed. There is considerable need for better understanding of these small impoundments so that they can be managed effectively
