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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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Uranium Found Rising In Delhi's Groundwater: What It Means For Your Health
New government testing shows that uranium levels are rising in Delhi's groundwater, with 1315% of samples showing elevated levels.
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High Levels Of Salt In Delhi Groundwater: 4 Ways Water Pollution Impacts Your Health
The situation has become more alarming after recent reports of heavy salinity in NCR's groundwater and severe faecal contamination in Delhi's water supply lines surfaced.
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Depleting Soil Health: The Price of Growing Water-Guzzling Crops
States primarily growing water-intensive crops have more depleted soil, with lower levels of macro and micronutrients like nitrogen, iron, zinc and sulphur.
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Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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In Chhattisgarh, High Levels Of Uranium, Used For Nuclear Plants, In Water
Dangerously high uranium levels - three to four times the WHO's 15 microgram per litre limit and higher even than the government's limit of 30 micrograms per litre - have been recorded in drinking water sources across six Chhattisgarh districts.
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"We Can't Even Flush": Water Crisis Takes Toll On Bengaluru Residents
Bengaluru faces a water crisis exacerbated by depleting groundwater levels and a drought in the Cauvery basin.
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Will Win 95-105 Assembly Seats In Telangana, Says KCR
KCR said the people of Gajwel adored him and presented him with a "wonderful victory" for two consecutive times. He added that the assembly constituency has been developed and that he would work for its further growth.
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Dipping Groundwater Levels, Deteriorating Quality Cause Of Worry In Bihar
An assessment of pre-monsoon groundwater levels across the state revealed that over 13 districts have witnessed a decline in groundwater levels in the last two years.
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IIT Kharagpur's AI Study Finds 20% Of India Has Toxic Levels Of Arsenic In Groundwater
Almost 20 per cent of India's total land area has toxic levels of arsenic in its groundwater, exposing more than 250 million people across the country to the poisonous element, says a new IIT Kharagpur study which used artificial intelligence (AI)-based prediction modelling.
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IIT Kharagpur's AI Study Finds 20% Of India Has Toxic Levels Of Arsenic In Groundwater
Almost 20 per cent of India's total land area has toxic levels of arsenic in its groundwater, exposing more than 250 million people across the country to the poisonous element, says a new IIT Kharagpur study which used artificial intelligence (AI)-based prediction modelling.
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Sinking Philippines Village Will Soon Disappear Due To Rising Sea Levels
Sitio Pariahan, about 17 km (10.5 miles) north of Manila, is sinking about 4 cm (1.5 inches) every year, owing largely to land subsidence from the population's overuse of groundwater, according to experts.
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Rainwater Harvesting To Be Mandatory In New UP Buildings, Says Minister
In a bid to tackle the problem of depleting groundwater level, the Uttar Pradesh government is going to make it mandatory for new residential and commercial buildings to have provisions of rainwater harvesting.
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Jaipur Pays The Price For Overusing Groundwater
Amid a long, harsh summer and drought in many parts of the country, Rajasthan has become one of the states where over-extraction of ground water is leading to depletion at alarming levels.
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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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Uranium Found Rising In Delhi's Groundwater: What It Means For Your Health
New government testing shows that uranium levels are rising in Delhi's groundwater, with 1315% of samples showing elevated levels.
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High Levels Of Salt In Delhi Groundwater: 4 Ways Water Pollution Impacts Your Health
The situation has become more alarming after recent reports of heavy salinity in NCR's groundwater and severe faecal contamination in Delhi's water supply lines surfaced.
-
Depleting Soil Health: The Price of Growing Water-Guzzling Crops
States primarily growing water-intensive crops have more depleted soil, with lower levels of macro and micronutrients like nitrogen, iron, zinc and sulphur.
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Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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In Chhattisgarh, High Levels Of Uranium, Used For Nuclear Plants, In Water
Dangerously high uranium levels - three to four times the WHO's 15 microgram per litre limit and higher even than the government's limit of 30 micrograms per litre - have been recorded in drinking water sources across six Chhattisgarh districts.
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"We Can't Even Flush": Water Crisis Takes Toll On Bengaluru Residents
Bengaluru faces a water crisis exacerbated by depleting groundwater levels and a drought in the Cauvery basin.
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Will Win 95-105 Assembly Seats In Telangana, Says KCR
KCR said the people of Gajwel adored him and presented him with a "wonderful victory" for two consecutive times. He added that the assembly constituency has been developed and that he would work for its further growth.
-
Dipping Groundwater Levels, Deteriorating Quality Cause Of Worry In Bihar
An assessment of pre-monsoon groundwater levels across the state revealed that over 13 districts have witnessed a decline in groundwater levels in the last two years.
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IIT Kharagpur's AI Study Finds 20% Of India Has Toxic Levels Of Arsenic In Groundwater
Almost 20 per cent of India's total land area has toxic levels of arsenic in its groundwater, exposing more than 250 million people across the country to the poisonous element, says a new IIT Kharagpur study which used artificial intelligence (AI)-based prediction modelling.
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IIT Kharagpur's AI Study Finds 20% Of India Has Toxic Levels Of Arsenic In Groundwater
Almost 20 per cent of India's total land area has toxic levels of arsenic in its groundwater, exposing more than 250 million people across the country to the poisonous element, says a new IIT Kharagpur study which used artificial intelligence (AI)-based prediction modelling.
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Sinking Philippines Village Will Soon Disappear Due To Rising Sea Levels
Sitio Pariahan, about 17 km (10.5 miles) north of Manila, is sinking about 4 cm (1.5 inches) every year, owing largely to land subsidence from the population's overuse of groundwater, according to experts.
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Rainwater Harvesting To Be Mandatory In New UP Buildings, Says Minister
In a bid to tackle the problem of depleting groundwater level, the Uttar Pradesh government is going to make it mandatory for new residential and commercial buildings to have provisions of rainwater harvesting.
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Jaipur Pays The Price For Overusing Groundwater
Amid a long, harsh summer and drought in many parts of the country, Rajasthan has become one of the states where over-extraction of ground water is leading to depletion at alarming levels.
