Fig. 4: Global geographical distribution of Li in various water bodies.
From: Global navigation of Lithium in water bodies and emerging human health crisis
Data sets were collected for 17 countries from published reports. The categorization (<0.06â >20âmgâLâ1) used is based of the recommendation by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Three types of datasets (Li level in water (<0.06, 0.07-3, 3.1-10, 10.1-20, and >20), Sample type (drinking water, surface water, and groundwater), and Li reserves in the world) are presented. Surface water includes lakes, rivers, ponds, and glaciers. Different colors inside the icons highlight the different Li levels in water, various icons show the sample type, and color inside the map denotes the Li reserves in the world.
