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Gariya, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Rina, age 13 (R) whose growth is stunted, stands next to her younger brother Mahendra, (L) age 11. Gariya, Sonbhadra.
The health problems in the village started 20 years ago. Before that everyone was fine. It has just been getting worse for the last 10 years. Everyone reports having chest pain, chronic stomach pains, a lot of back pain, joint pains, pains in their knees. Water in this village tests high levels of fluoride in the water. A 2012 report by the Center for Science and Environment based in New Delhi sampled water, soil, cereals in the areas and villages around the reservoir. Most of the drinking water was found not suitable for drinking. A few of the towns that have water supplied by the companies or government are good. The results of the water, soil and fish sample testing indicate pollution due to mercury, arsenic, and fluoride.

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Gariya, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, India<br />
Rina, age 13 (R) whose growth is stunted, stands next to her younger brother Mahendra, (L) age 11. Gariya, Sonbhadra.<br />
The health problems in the village started 20 years ago. Before that everyone was fine. It has just been getting worse for the last 10 years. Everyone reports having chest pain, chronic stomach pains, a lot of back pain, joint pains, pains in their knees. Water in this village tests high levels of fluoride in the water. A 2012 report by the Center for Science and Environment based in New Delhi sampled water, soil, cereals in the areas and villages around the reservoir. Most of the drinking water was found not suitable for drinking. A few of the towns that have water supplied by the companies or government are good. The results of the water, soil and fish sample testing indicate pollution due to mercury, arsenic, and fluoride.