This is the study of concentrations of heavy metals in Aqua culture ponds at Gollavanitippa and its vicinity in Bhimavaram Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India. The total 10 heavy metals are taken for analysis. They are Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As), Manganese (Mn), Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn) and Iron (Fe). Atomic absorption spectrometric, Colorimetric, Cold vapour flame less atomic absorption and Colorometric - Phenanthroline methods are adopted for analysis of the heavy metals. The objective of this study is to test whether in and around Bhimavaram Aqua farmers have access to truly increase fish yield and to identify the causes of fish pond water pollution and to recommend suitable remedies.
