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Analysis of microplastic in surface water of Narmada River, Jabalpur, MP, India
Microplastic particles are found in environmental compartments all over the world and receive a great attention, especially in the aquatic environment. Due to increasing anthropogenic activities, Portable water is the basic requirement in all over the world. The objective of this study is to investigate the abundance and types of microplastic particles (MPs) found in the Narmada River, 5th longest river and overall, longest west-flowing river in India. In this study, 4 sites in Jabalpur were selected along the length of the mainstream river to represent the whole length of the Narmada river across Jabalpur city. Four samples were collected after filtering the 240 liters of surface water of Narmada river. A total 57 microplastic particles were identified. 48 (84.3%) microplastic particles identified were less than 1mm and 9 (15.7%) microplastic particles were greater than 1mm. Finally, the paper also highlights the types of microplastic at different location. This study should be one of the first baseline studies for microplastic contamination in Narmada river stream. Data suggests contamination was at least coming from surface run-off, waste water effluents and packaging or bottling materials.
Keywords: Microplastic; Narmada; fifth-longest river; Freshwater; Contamination;
Authors: Lal Krishna Kant Patel
Address: village khanethi, Sasaram, District- Rohtas, Bihar - 821107
Contact: 8269638779, lalkrishnakant17@gmail.com
Guide- Prof.: D.C. Rahi Sir
Address: Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur – 482011.
Contact: 9827215208, dcrahi76@gmail.com
" Analysis of microplastic in surface water of Narmada River, Jabalpur, MP, India", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 3, page no.709 - 715, March-2023, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2303124.pdf
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