Alarming level of phthalate contamination has been found in the of the state capital, as per a study conducted by AN College, Patna and funded by the state department of Environment, forest and Climate-change”>Climate Change.
Phthalates, a group of chemicals commonly used in plasticizers and as softeners
The research revealed the presence of different types of phthalate compounds, indicating a significant level of soil contamination. Ward number 1 and 5 were found to be the most contaminated by phthalate metabolites. Additionally, high levels of phthalate compounds were detected in wards number 56, 71, 27, 62, and 69.