Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- More than one million tonnes of lead slag have reportedly accumulated across Sri Lanka, while over 5,000 tonnes of battery acid are allegedly dumped on the ground annually, raising concerns over environmental pollution and public health.

Ceylon Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd Chairman, Sudesh Nandasiri revealed these figures during a webinar held to mark International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action from October 18 to 24.

He said unsafe battery recycling and informal smelting activities were major sources of pollution, with significant quantities of lead slag reportedly found in the Puttalam District.

Nandasiri warned that toxic waste left exposed to rain and sunlight could contaminate the environment, while ...