Author(s):
1. Fizah Rubab:
Rawalpindi Women University,Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
2. Huda Sarwar:
Rawalpindi Women University,Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
3. Tehmina:
Rawalpindi Women University,Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
4. L. Rameen:
Rawalpindi Women University,Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
5. M. Imtiaz:
University of Agriculture,Faisalabad, Pakistan.
6. Sidra Bibi:
Rawalpindi Women University,Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Abstract:
This study aimed to estimate the concentrations of toxic heavy metals including Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), and Cadmium (Cd) in Rohu (Labeo rohita) collected from two dams of Northern Punjab, Pakistan, including Mujahid Dam (Tehsil Rawalpindi) and Dhok Sunday Mar Dam (Tehsil Taxila). Fish muscle tissues were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) following standardized protocols to assess contamination levels. Among heavy metals, Mercury consistently detected in both dams (in safe limits), while Lead and Cadmium exceeded the safe limits in Mujahid Dam. The findings highlight that Mercury is the most detected contaminant across both water bodies, but within safe limits, while the concentrations of Lead and Cadmium was detectable in all samples of Mujahid Dam, and exceeded the safe limits. These results underscore the importance of monitoring Mercury, Lead and Cadmium in local water bodies of District Rawalpindi Northern Punjab, Pakistan and emphasize the need for further investigations into the sources and impacts of heavy metal contamination in aquatic environments.
Page(s):
210-210
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: 4th International Conference of Sciences “Revamped Scientific Outlook of 21st Century, 2025” , November 12,2025, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2025
Keywords:
Heavy metals
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Labeo rohita
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Labeo rohita
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Heavy metals
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Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
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Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
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Heavy metals
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