Studies on Manganese Concentration Evaluation from Surface Water of Manar Reservoir

Abstract

Manganese can be found in a variety of surface and underground water sources, serving as a vital trace metal for all living organisms. Nevertheless, excessive concentrations of manganese can result in adverse health effects on ecosystems. To determine the ecological status of a water source, it is crucial to assess its manganese levels.

Water samples were gathered from the Manar reservoir situated near Barul village in Kandhar taluka of Nanded district, Maharashtra, India, for the purpose of analyzing manganese content. Specifically, three sampling stations were chosen for the current study. The study was conducted between January 2018 and December 2018, and the samples were collected and analyzed on a regular basis in the laboratory. It is noteworthy that the majority of the manganese values obtained from all three sampling sites were found to be within the permissible limit during the present investigation.