The presence of heavy metals in water sources poses significant environmental and public health risks. This review paper aims to summarize current research on the sources, distribution, and toxicological impacts of heavy metals on water quality and human health. It explores the mechanisms of contamination, the effects on ecosystems and human health, and discusses potential mitigation strategies. Emphasis is placed on the need for stringent regulations and innovative technologies to ensure safe drinking water and protect human health.

Health risks, sources, impacts, contamination, human health

Weighty metal tainting of water is an unavoidable issue with extensive ramifications for natural and human wellbeing. This survey highlights the basic requirement for far reaching checking, guideline, and remediation procedures to address weighty metal contamination. Future examination ought to zero in on creating financially savvy and supportable advances for water cleansing and investigating the drawn out effects of low-level openness to weighty metals. Public mindfulness and schooling are likewise fundamental in moderating the dangers related with weighty metal tainting.

Javid Manzoor and Sanjay Popatrao Kaware (2022). Impact of Heavy Metals on Water Quality and Human Health. International Journal on Emerging Technologies, 13(2): 12–17.