Mercury (Hg) in Water Testing NYC by Dr Yasir

Mercury (Hg), a heavy metal that mainly occurs naturally in the environment including the natural occurrence of Mercury in water bodies due to various geological processes, or Hg can be present in rocks, minerals, and soil from where it can leach into groundwater or surface water through erosion and weathering. However, there is a strong evidences that also suggest its significant increase in levels due to various anthropogenic activities. These activities include mining, industrial processing, coal burning, runoffs, agricultural practices, wastewater treatment plants, and incineration of solid wastes.