Journal of Environmental Treatment Techniques J Environ Treat Tech 2309-1185 6 4 2018 12 The Study of Heavy Metals in Sediments Sampled From Dal Lake 81 83 EN Faizanul Mukhtar Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, J&K, India, 190006 Hamida Chisti Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, J&K, India, 190006 Journal Article j143/3/336 2014 09 30 2014 10 14 2018 09 10 Water quality monitoring has been high priority to determine the current conditions of the water system. The fast-growing population, unmanageable urbanization, steep industrialization and improper utilization of water resources have led to the unmatched destruction of water quality throughout the globe. The present study evaluates some of the heavy metals sampled from Dal Lake on temporal basis. These sediments were sampled and analyzed for heavy metals by atomic absorption spectrophotometery. However, the observed heavy metal concentration in these sediments was below the recommended limits. Thus, monitoring of man-made pollution which may lead to ecosystem and food chain contamination is necessary. The findings of this study could serve as water quality data base for the study area for future water project developments and further research. Copyright© by the Journal of Environmental Treatment Techniques The authors of this article and the planning committee members and staff have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.