Chapter 2 - ‘Priority Pollutants’ and Chemicals of Emerging Concern
Heavy metals, and other inorganic substances
Factory in Shwe Pyi Tha industrial zone near Yangon, Myanmar, a like source of heavy metals and other contaminants to local streams and environment. Source: Aqueous Solutions.
2.1. Heavy metals
Heavy metals enter drinking water sources largely as a result of their release from industry, mining, and agriculture. Chronic exposure to heavy metals can…
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