Toxic textile wastewater ‘threatens health and environment’

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Scientists say heavy metal contamination from textile bleaching and dyeing wastewater is impacting health and the environment in West Bengal

CALCUTTA - A new investigation has revealed alarming levels of heavy metal contamination in soil, water and agricultural produce - directly linked to wastewater from textile bleaching and dyeing - in the Indian state of West Bengal.

The two year study conducted in Calcutta textile industry area found concentrations of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni) and other toxic metals far exceeding World Health Organization/Food and Agriculture Organization (WHO/FAO) safety limits.

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