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Problem ID: 1000538
🧠 Problem Title: Increase in radioactive material in ground water and fresh water resources
📝 Problem Description

A significant rise of radioactive substances like uranium, radium and redom is observed in groundwater and fresh water sources in large economies like India, USA etc. with major states suffering from it. It is due to over exploitation, excess use of fertilizers, road salts, natural geology etc. Several cases have arised, showing the consequences of high radioactive levelsin drinking water due to which young children are becoming handicapped and losing mental strength rapidly. These substances once dissolved in water are nearly impossible to remove or destroy and even remain in the body for years which leads to permanent disabilities among the youth, animals and all consumers. This is a deadly issue which causes several diseases like cancer.

⚡ Impact
Hundreds and more
🌍 Impact Area
Universal
📊 Scope
National
📌 Place
Universal
⏱ Occurrence
Frequently
⚠ Life Risk
Yes
💰 Financial Loss
Lakhs or more

👤 Name
Ganesha Nand Goyal
🎓 Class
12
📍 State
Punjab