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TWAD report finds groundwater contamination at 136 locations around Perundurai SIPCOT

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TWAD report finds groundwater contamination at 136 locations around Perundurai SIPCOT

Groundwater samples from 136 of the 225 locations tested in 12 village panchayats in Chennimalai and Perundurai blocks around Perundurai SIPCOT showed excessive levels of salts, nitrates, chlorides and fluorides, according to a Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board report, a copy of which has been accessed by The Hindu. The TWAD Board…

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Is groundwater contamination high in India? | Explained

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Is groundwater contamination high in India? | Explained

Image used for representational purpose. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images The story so far: An assessment of India’s groundwater by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) found that several States are grappling with a serious problem of nitrate contamination. Which are the sources of contamination? The most concerning finding was that the number of…

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