Heavy metal contamination in surface sediments of major tanks in Anuradhapura district; A CKDu endemic district in Sri Lanka

Farming occupants are the major victims of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in North Central region, Sri Lanka. Tanks are the main source of water for farming and they act as sinks for agricultural run-offs. Environmental toxicants are adsorbed by bottom sediments and can be release...

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Main Authors: Ruwan T. Perera, Nalika Dayananda, Shermila Botheju, Janitha Liyanage, Asanga Ranasinghe, R. H. Karunarathna, G.W.G. P. Kumara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Bologna 2020-09-01
Series:EQA
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Online Access:https://eqa.unibo.it/article/view/11001