Arsenic, lead taint Saraburi canals

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Elevated levels of arsenic and lead exceeding surface-water standards were detected in three monitoring locations within Saraburi's canal network. The Pollution Control Department in Thailand reported the contamination, raising environmental and public health concerns.

🇹🇭 Location: Saraburi — Sources: 7 — First seen: Last seen:
arsenic lead water contamination Saraburi Pollution Control Department

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Pollution Control Department

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Saraburi

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Thailand

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Uganda

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Democratic Republic of Congo

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Interior Ministry

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Bangkok Post

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Malaysia

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Princess Bajrakitiyabha

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Mekong River

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Myanmar

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Northern Thailand

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National Health Security Office

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