Uranium Detection: Six districts in Chhattisgarh have reported alarming levels of uranium in their water supply.

Health Implications: High concentrations of uranium in drinking water may lead to serious health issues, including cancer, respiratory diseases, skin conditions, and kidney disorders.

Uranium Concentration Levels: Testing revealed uranium concentrations over 100 micrograms per liter in the districts of Durg, Rajnandgaon, Kanker, Bemetara, Balod, and Kawardha.

WHO Recommendations: The World Health Organization suggests a maximum uranium concentration of 15 micrograms per liter, while Indian regulations set the limit at 30 micrograms.

Research Results: Recent studies found uranium levels surpassing 100 micrograms per liter in Chhattisgarh, with Balod measuring at 130 micrograms and Kanker at 106 micrograms.

Average Uranium Levels: Across the six affected districts, uranium concentrations averaged between 86 and 105 micrograms per liter.

Broader Concerns: The detection of uranium in groundwater in various states of India raises significant alarms, with reports indicating exceedances in permissible limits across 12 states, including Punjab and Haryana.

Previous Findings: Reports from August 2022 highlighted elevated uranium levels in the water supply of nine districts in Bihar.

Uranium Mining in Chhattisgarh: The Uranium Corporation of India has identified four primary deposits of 100% grade uranium in Chhattisgarh, with three located in Rajnandgaon.