A study conducted by Toxics Link, a non government organization (NGO) in Delhi, revealed that household dust, collected from Delhi homes, carried high levels of lead, which may have serious effect on the health of its residents.
Representatives of Toxics Link stated that the high levels of lead may be common in other Indian cities as well.
The study was based on the dust samples collected from 57 households in Delhi. Harmful substances were found in samples, which were collected from the floor and the windows.
Dust from the floor had 31% lead while dust form the windows had 14% lead.
