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Effect of Arsenic Contamination in Potable Water and Its Removal Techniques

Ashish Kumar

International Journal of Water and Wastewater Treatment · 2015 · 10 citations · 72 references

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Abstract

Thousands and thousands of people are suffering from the toxic effect of arsenic in many countries. It is due to natural ground water contamination as well as industrial hazards waste and drainage problems.

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