P. Das Mohapatra, B.B.Patra and B.B.Kar
In the present study an attempt has been made to estimate the amount of heavy metals and pollutants getting accumulated in the ground water near the ash pond of thermal power plant near Talcher area, Angul. The study has been carried out keeping three season i.e. pre-monsoon, monsoon and post-monsoon. The chemical characterization of water samples have been carried out and are classified according to WHO guideline to estimate the impact of heavy metals and pollutants on ground water quality.