Widespread uranium contamination found in India's groundwater
A new study has found widespread uranium contamination in groundwater aquifers — a chief source for drinking water and irrigation — in 16 Indian states. The primary source of the contamination is natural, but human factors such as groundwater-table depletion and nitrate pollution may exacerbate the problem. Studies have linked exposure to uranium in drinking water to chronic kidney disease.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180607133720.htm
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