Metals   PS Related works Guidelines
John et al. Karbassi et al. USEPA (2000)
Cd 1.03 0.97 5.0 3.53
Co 2.59 - 11.3 -
Cu 10.35 - 19.7 197
Mn 3.28 4.95 256.7 -
Fe 102.13 6.48 - -
Pb 5.78 0.25 42.7 91.3
Zn 21.89 1.04 35.0 315
Cr 2.52 5.0 - 90
Ni 5.24 3.86 74.0 -
Table 7: Comparison of trace metals levels in sediment of present study with related works and guide line for protection of benthic organisms (all in μg/g, dry weight).