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Assessment of vulnerabilities of central himalayan springs towards microplastic pollution.
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This research assessed how vulnerable springs in the central Himalayas are to microplastic contamination, identifying environmental and geographic factors that increase exposure risk. Mountain springs are critical drinking water sources for millions of people, so understanding their susceptibility to plastic pollution has direct public health implications.
Assessment of vulnerabilities of central himalayan springs towards microplastic pollution.
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