The temporal and spatial distribution of trace metals in the surface sediments of Chitrapuzha river were studied.

Groundwater monitoring was carried out in Tarikere taluk during December 2004. The samples were analyzed for trace metals, such as iron, cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, nickel and barium.

Water samples from Gaula river and water accumulated in the tension cracks of the nearby hill side which are prone to slide due to complex geotechnical problems and later converge in the river near Amiya village, Nainital district, Uttaranchal, have been analysed geochemically, in order to understand the quality of water and level of contamination.

Kolar reservoir is a second source of water supply for drinking purpose of Bhopal city. The Kolar dam water is polluted by man made activities kinds, that is sewage waters and natural contaminants.

Developed to promote human health and well being, certain pharmaceuticals are now attracting attention as a potentially new class of water pollutants. Little is known about the occurrence, transport, fate, accumulative, and/or long-term effects of pharmaceuticals and other personal care products following their end use.

The productivity status of 3 aquatic systems situated near Nirup synchrome dye industry, leather industry and Kakatiya University campus were analysed during 2002-03.