Arsenic and Drinking Water | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WEBMar 1, 2019 · The USGS investigates the presence and effect of arsenic in drinking water supplies, monitors the worldwide distribution of arsenic in groundwater, and assesses the impact of arsenic on local stream sediment chemistry.
Arsenic - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBDec 7, 2022 · Key facts. Arsenic is naturally present at high levels in the groundwater of several countries. Arsenic is highly toxic in its inorganic form. Contaminated water used for drinking, food preparation and irrigation of food crops poses the greatest threat to public health from arsenic.
Arsenic Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBFeb 10, 2023 · Drinking contaminated water causes most cases. Symptoms of immediate arsenic poisoning include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Long-term exposure can cause skin changes such as darkening and lesions. Treatment may include the use of a chelating agent or bowel irrigation.
Arsenic in Drinking Water - MN Dept. of Health
WEBSep 25, 2024 · Arsenic in Drinking Water. Arsenic occurs naturally in rocks and soil across Minnesota. Small amounts can dissolve into groundwater that may be used for drinking water. Drinking water with arsenic in it can increase your risk …
Arsenic in drinking water: An analysis of global drinking water ...
WEBArsenic (As) is a common drinking water contaminant that is often found in groundwater wells [1–6]. Even at very low concentrations, chronic consumption of As in drinking water has been strongly associated with a variety of cancers and other adverse health effects in humans [7–13].
Up to 220 million people may be at risk of arsenic-contaminated water ...
WEBMay 21, 2020 · As many as 220 million people around the world may be at risk of drinking arsenic-contaminated groundwater, a new study finds. Combining climate, environmental and geologic data with machine...
Health Effects of Arsenic - Arsenic in Drinking Water - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBThe source of exposure in the large majority of studies reviewed is drinking water contaminated with inorganic arsenic from natural sources. A few studies involve other sources of exposure, however, such as industrially contaminated drinking water, medicinal use of arsenic, and arsenical pesticides.
Arsenic Fact Sheet - Water Quality Association
WEBHigher levels of arsenic tend to be found more in ground water sources than in surface water sources (lakes and rivers) of drinking water. Compared to the rest of the United States, the western states have more water systems with arsenic levels greater than 10 micrograms per liter (µg/L, ppb).
Arsenic and Your Private Well - Washington State Department of …
WEBOnly a few private drinking water wells in Washington have been found to have this much arsenic. Long-term exposure to smaller amounts of arsenic is more common and can increase the risk of developing cancer of the bladder, lung, skin, liver, kidney, or prostate. Other health effects may include high blood pressure, narrowing of the blood ...
Arsenic exams: Scientists are teaching NH kids how to test wells …
WEB4 days ago · The program, run by researchers from Dartmouth and the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, allows students to test their water for arsenic. It has already increased testing in several towns.