The Economic Times

High lead levels found in soil near battery recycling units in several parts of India: Study

A new study reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling facilities in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Analysis shows widespread lead levels, with many sites exceeding hazardous contamination benchmarks. Surprisingly, authorized units showed higher average lead concentrations than unauthorized ones. This poses significant public health and environmental risks.