ROLE OF CRITICAL CONTAMINANTS IN GROUNDWATER OF KALAHANDI DISTRICT OF ODISHA AND THEIR HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT

Trace metals (Al, B, As, Be, Cd, Ba, Co, Cu, Fe, Cr, Sb, Ni, Li, Sn, Mn, Zn, V and Se) plays a vital role in various enzymatic activities within living organisms. Concentrations of trace elements can be determined in water samples using inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Although it is one of the most complex and expensive methods of inorganic elements analysis, its high reproducible value, accuracy and recovery make it more dependable. This paper provides a method for elemental analysis in water samples, which can be used for regular monitoring of heavy metal contamination of water and may reduce the risk of severe health hazards.