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…