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Key Points

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Industrial waste dumping has polluted groundwater.

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Chromium (VI) is a toxic metal causing the colour change.

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Three districts in Uttar Pradesh are affected.

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Health risks include serious illnesses from drinking the water.

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Efforts are needed to supply clean water and remove contamination.

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Summary

The waste contains chromium in a dangerous form, which has turned the underground water a yellow‑green colour.

Exposure to this contaminated water can lead to serious health issues for villagers.

Authorities are working to provide safe drinking water and clean up the pollution.

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New Words to Learn

8 words
groundwater
water that is stored underground
chromium
a metal that can be harmful if it gets into water
industrial waste
trash and chemicals that factories throw away
contaminated
made dirty or unsafe
districts
areas or regions in a state
exposing
letting people come into contact with
unsafe
not safe, could cause harm
health risks
things that can make you sick
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