Nickel

Nickel is a ferromagnetic metal, and drinking-water contamination is most commonly due to leaching from metals, such as pipes and fittings. 

WHO Limit 

0.07 mg/l

Symptoms of Nickel Contamination: 

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Lassitude
  • Headaches
  • Shortness of breath

Treatment Methods: 

 

For Further Information:

WHO Water Quality Guidelines - 4th Edition

WHO Nickel in Drinking Water