Chandra Mohan Rai has said that high levels of arsenic and fluoride have been found in the groundwater of 22 Bihar districts, posing environmental and health hazards.
Groundwater Studies on Arsenic Levels in India
The most important tools in fieldwork on groundwater arsenic pollution in India are women and children armed with pamphlets and testing kits
The most important tools in fieldwork on groundwater arsenic pollution in India are women and children armed with pamphlets and testing kits
An official said the worst-affected districts were Bhojpur, Buxar, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Samastipur, Khagaria, Katihar, Chapra, Munger and Darbhanga.
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Groundwater Levels In North India Declining Alarmingly � NASA
A NASA study has found that data have found that groundwater levels in northern India have been declining at an alarming rate, by as much as one foot per year over the last decade.
A NASA study has found that data have found that groundwater levels in northern India have been declining at an alarming rate, by as much as one foot per year over the last decade.
Rise in Sea Level Linked to Pumping Groundwater
By 2050, groundwater pumping will cause a global sea level rise of about 0.8 mm per year, says a new study.
By 2050, groundwater pumping will cause a global sea level rise of about 0.8 mm per year, says a new study.
States in US Begin to Adopt Groundwater Regulation Laws as Concerns Spread
From the arid western states concern over depleting groundwater has spread to even traditionally water-rich states. in US. More and more states are beginning to adopt regulation laws.
From the arid western states concern over depleting groundwater has spread to even traditionally water-rich states. in US. More and more states are beginning to adopt regulation laws.
