The Bara River is associated with elevated concentrations
of Fe and Mn due to industrial development [35]. High concentrations
of Mn were reported in the Chenab River (Pakistan) in
comparison with this study [36]. Fe concentrations in this study
were much higher than those observed in the Mississippi River
[46], although Mn mean levels were generally lower. This shows
that the levels of Fe and Mn found in this study are generally lower
than those reported for other water bodies contaminated by industrial
development.