Assessment of Water Quality and Targeted Accumulation of Some Heavy Metals in Different Organs of Fresh Water Fish Ompok bimaculatus in Riverine System of Punjab, Pakistan

Heavy metals are that have high-density and non-biodegradable. Among all pollutants, heavy metal pollution is the most serious. Ompok bimaculatus a freshwater fish belongs to cat family. Objective: To estimate concentration of six (Copper, Ferric, Cadmium, Chromium, Nickel Lead) in water, sediments some organs (gills, fins muscles) collected from river Ravi. Methods: The accumulation level was recorded through atomic absorption spectrophotometer whereas, physiochemical parameters were also studied testing water quality. Results: analysis indicated Fe maximum followed by Ni Pb. Other metals, Cu Cr above permissible standards for drinking water. Further lower bank than main stream. gills higher which likely due direct contact with muscles. pattern Cadmium < Chromium Cupper Lead Ferric organs. Higher concentrations ALP ASP reference value showed pollutants had started damaging Conclusions: In conclusion, WHO permission standards. Same true case Further, fluctuate hematological O. bimaculatus.