98% of groundwater samples comply with uranium safety limits: BARC

Bengaluru, 5/7: About 98% of the groundwater samples from across the country show that uranium is not exceeding the safe limit, indicating no radiological concern for general population, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has said.

After reports over uranium in water samples, a study on the presence of the heavy metal in human breast milk had led to concerns, with the National Green Tribunal issuing notice to various agencies of the Union government