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Chromium waste in Rania's groundwater
Chromium waste from tanneries is reported to have contaminated groundwater around Rania for nearly two decades.
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What we know
Chromium waste from tanneries has been reported to contaminate groundwater around Rania in Kanpur Dehat for nearly two decades. The latest tribunal orders need checking.
Open questions
- What have tribunals ordered about the chromium waste, and what has been done?
- Do households near the dump have safe drinking water today?
- How have other countries cleaned up chromium-contaminated sites?
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