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Over one million tonnes of lead slag reportedly accumulated across Sri Lanka
More than one million tonnes of lead slag have reportedly accumulated across Sri Lanka, while over 5,000 tonnes of battery acid are alle…
Summary
He identified unsafe battery recycling and informal smelting operations as major sources of pollution, noting that significant quantities of lead slag had reportedly accumulated in the Puttalam District. Nandasiri warned that toxic waste exposed to rain and sunlight could contaminate the surrounding environment, while fumes released during unsafe smelting could endanger workers and nearby communities.
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