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High levels of arsenic found in Salween River sediment
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- Pollution Control Department tests revealed alarmingly high arsenic levels (54-56 mg/kg) in Salween River sediment and its tributaries, far surpassing the safe standard of 10 mg/kg.
- This severe contamination directly threatens benthic organisms, crucial food sources for aquatic life, potentially leading to a decline in fish populations, although the fish themselves remain safe for consumption.
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