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Copper (Cu) is a transition element, occupied a place in group IB of period 4 in periodic table and ranked as third highest used metal in the world [23, 46]. It is a fundamental micronutrient for animal and plant development. In human, it helps for production of blood hemoglobin and in plant, Cu is essential for seed germination, resistant to disease and water regulation [23]. Spontaneously high amount of exposure of cupper dust causes eye, nose, and mouth irritation and often causes nausea and diarrhea [22]. Continuously exposure to high doses of Cu causes anemia, malfunction of liver, kidney, and impatience in stomach and intestine [23]. Generally, copper (Cu) is present in drinking water because flow pipes are made up of copper to control algal growth [23]. Mining, metallurgy, and industrial applications are the important causes of copper contamination in the environment [22].