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THE RISK OF ARSENIC POLLUTION IN MEKONG DELTA RIVER

Ky Viet Nguyen 1, *
  1. University of Technology, VNU-HCM
Correspondence to: Ky Viet Nguyen, University of Technology, VNU-HCM. Email: pvphuc@hcmuns.edu.vn.
Volume & Issue: Vol. 12 No. 5 (2009) | Page No.: 101-112 | DOI: 10.32508/stdj.v12i5.2248
Published: 2009-03-15

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Abstract

In recent years, the development of Mekong Delta has increased significantly, has brought about the industrial and agricultural waste grow. This is considered as one of the risks that causes pollution for environment, in which Arsen is cared the most. The Arsen is detected remarkably in groundwater of UNICEF wells that are being extracted by private companies in many provinces. An evaluation of Arsen pollution in groundwater in Mekong Delta will help experts and managers to recognise the risk of Arsenic pollution and to find out appropriate solutions

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