Heavy Metal Contamination of Groundwater in Guwahati City, Assam, India
This study analyzed heavy metal contamination in Guwahati city’s groundwater, finding high levels of cadmium and iron, and borderline lead levels during specific seasons.
- The study found that all samples with cadmium had levels above WHO MCL.
- Only a small percentage of lead samples were within WHO MCL in dry season.
- A majority of iron samples exceeded WHO permissible limits in both wet and dry seasons.
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- India
- State
- Assam
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