Scientific study says alarmingly high levels of heavy metals are causing serious illness in the birthplace of India’s hosiery industry
KOLKATA - Heavy metal contamination caused by textile wastewater in the Kolkata region, a major Indian textile industry hub, is posing serious public health risks, according to a new scientific study.
Scientists found "alarmingly high levels" of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and nickel (Ni) in water, soil, fruits and vegetables in the South 24 Parganas district of Kolkata, caused by industrial effluent from textile bleaching and dyeing (BD) units.
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