Human Health Risk Assessment due to Heavy Metals in Ground and Surface Water and Association of Diseases With Drinking Water Sources: A Study From Maharashtra, India

• Main Authors: Govind Mawari (Author), Naresh Kumar (Author), Sayan Sarkar (Author), Arthur L Frank (Author), Mradul Kumar Daga (Author), Mongjam Meghachandra Singh (Author), Tushar Kant Joshi (Author), Ishwar Singh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Contamination of freshwater sources can be caused by both anthropogenic and natural processes. According to Central Pollution Control Board, Maharashtra along with 2 other states, contribute 80% of hazardous waste generated in India, including heavy metal pollution. Hence, it is importan...