Arsenic in the water: Toxic ‘time bomb’ threatens Mekong river basin
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High arsenic concentrations, nine times above safe levels for aquatic life, have been detected in the Mekong River basin. This environmental contamination poses significant risks to health and ecosystems in the region.
Tests have found arsenic concentrations nine times the level considered dangerous for aquatic life.
World Health Commodities Mekong River arsenic contamination toxic water environment health risk aquatic life