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- Title
Airborne Toxic Metals in Air of Mumbai City, India.
- Authors
Chelani, A. B.; Gajghate, D. G.; Hasan, M. Z.
- Abstract
The article analyzes the airborne toxic metals in air of Mumbai City, India. It is experienced that the toxic metals are found to be associated with fine dust of urban cities and their harmful effects are well documented. Recently, it is observed that Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter concentration in air environment of urban centres is found to be exceeding the World Health Organization guidelines. Expansion of industries, increased foundry production and increase in vehicles has led to a severe air pollution problem in Mumbai.
- Subjects
INDIA; AIR quality; AIR pollution; METALS; VEHICLES; CITIES &; towns
- Publication
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination & Toxicology, 2001, Vol 66, Issue 2, p196
- ISSN
0007-4861
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s001280000225