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Lead from drains don't contaminate wells: Study [1]

Lead present in large drainage systems near residential areas in the City do not permeate water sources and contaminate them. This is the conclusion of a six-month study conducted by students of Christ University. The project was sanctioned by the National Referral Centre for Lead Poisoning.

Publication Date: 
23/12/2008
Deccan Herald (Bangalore) [2]
Tags:
Groundwater Pollution [3], Lead [4], Wells [5], Water Quality [6], Drainage [7], Karnataka [8], Bangalore (D) [9]
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