Hydrogeochemistry and heavy metal contamination in groundwaters of Dhaka metropolitan city, Bangladesh: Assessment of human health impact
A total of 47 groundwater samples were collected in Dhaka metropolitan city, Bangladesh to determine the drinking quality in terms of pH, EC, TDS, hardness, CO3, HCO3, Cl, SO4, PO4, Ca, Mg, Na, K, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Cr, Pb and As, and to assess their impact on human health. Groundwater samples of the s...
Main Authors: | Shaila Sharmin, Juel Mia, M. Shohidullah Miah, H.M. Zakir |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2020-01-01
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Series: | HydroResearch |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589757820300184 |
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