Uranium Contamination in Ground Water

Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Uranium Contamination in Ground Water What to study? For Prelims: Uranium and contamination, affected states. For Mains: Effects, concerns and ways to prevent. Context: A new study conducted by the University of Manchester, UK and Mahavir Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Phulwarisharif in Patna has …

Uranium Contamination in Ground Water

Topics Covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Uranium Contamination in Ground Water What to study? For Prelims: Uranium and contamination, affected states. For Mains: Effects, concerns and ways to prevent. Context: A report on Uranium Contamination in ground water in Parliament. What is the acceptable limit? The Indian Standard IS 10500: 2012 …