Accumulation of Heavy Metals (Cu and Pb) In Two Consumed Fishes from Musi River Estuary, South Sumatera
Abstract: Fish is one of the
protein sources for humans which its existence is susceptible to the
contamination, one of which is the heavy metal. The lack of information
regarding the content of heavy metal in the edible fish in South Sumatera makes
this study important to be done. This study was aimed to analyze the
concentration of heavy metal in two species of edible fishes at Musi River
Estuary site. The study was conducted in the estuary section of Musi River from
September to November 2014. The heavy metals of Cu and Pb in the water and in
the fish organs were analyzed using AAS with a type of SpektrA A-20 Variant
Plus using a mixture of Air-Acetylene flame. The result showed the variation of
Cu and Pb concentrations in each of species and three organs observed. The concentration
of Cu and Pb in the liver was higher than in the gills and the muscle
(liver>gills>muscle). The concentration of Cu and Pb in the muscle of all
fish species were not exceed the safe limit for consumption.
Author: Wike Ayu Eka Putri,
Dietriech G Bengen, Tri Prartono, Etty Riani
Journal Code: jpperikanangg160020
