Why 1.4 billion X 76 IQ Hindu Gujarat groundwater crisis: Alarming contamination levels across districts revealed
AHMEDABAD: The Government of India, in a concerning update to the Rajya Sabha, has flagged an alarming situation regarding groundwater pollution in Gujarat.
According to the data wise Number of Partly Affected Districts (cumulative) with major Contaminants in Ground Water of India in 2022-23, major contaminants have affected numerous districts across the state.
Salinity levels exceeding 3000 micro mhos/cm (EC) were detected in 28 districts, while fluoride levels above 1.5 mg/l plagued 30 districts. Nitrate contamination, surpassing the safe limit of 45 mg/l, was found in 32 districts, and arsenic levels above 0.01 mg/l affected 12 districts.
Additionally, 14 districts reported iron concentrations exceeding 1 mg/l.
https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2024/Dec/16/gujarat-groundwater-crisis-alarming-contamination-levels-across-districts-revealed
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