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Water is a basic resource which is very important, because no organism can survive without water. Hence there is a demand for clean and unused water in adequate supply. Yamuna River which is the lifeline of the state of Delhi to Uttar Pradesh, It is one of the most polluted rivers in the country. This pollution is caused by the flow of industrial waste into the river. The reason for the lack of water quality is the heavy metals present in them and their toxicity. Due to which human health and nature is adversely affected. Fresh water has great potential to decompose some of the waste materials in the body. Heavy metals can cause damage to the nervous system, kidneys, lungs, endocrine glands and bones. These heavy metals like - Pb, Cr, Cu, Zn, Is Ni, As etc. The objective of the present study is to find out the reason for the increasing pollution load of Yamuna river water quality and heavy metal pollution. This study includes the impact of heavy metals on human health and water quality assessment.

Heavy metal, Pollution, Impact, Water quality