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Compounded environmental health risks in mountain communities upstream of Bhumibol Dam, Thailand

2026-01-12 occupational and environmental health Title + abstract only
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Indigenous, mountain communities residing upstream of Bhumibol Dam, Thailand, rely on vulnerable natural water sources for their water supply, yet remain unaware of the associated health risks. This study assessed the water quality, usage patterns and contamination pathways across six villages upstream of Bhumibol Dam to shed light on the obstacles to sustainable water security . Samples from 38 water sources of drinking and/or non-drinking water, soil, and the edible parts of crops were subject...

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