Arsenic Contamination Groundwater Water Resources
Arsenic Contamination Groundwater Water Resources
Arsenic Contamination
Arsenic pollution of groundwater from natural deposits is a considerable problem in some regions of the world, and large numbers of people are at risk from poisoning. This category is for websites dealing with the science of this problem.
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- From the British Geological Survey; includes detailed reports of the surveys carried out in Ghana and Bangladesh.
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- Summary points of 2001 conference session on arsenic contamination problems.
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- Variety of articles related to arsenic contamination, remediation and effect of arsenic on humans.
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- Harvard University site on the study and remediation of chronic arsenic poisoning.
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- Summarises the causes, possible remedies, and the extent of arsenic pollution globally and discuss the problem in Bangledesh. WHO guideline limit for As in drinking water is 0.05mg/l.
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- Online presentation and maps document the arsenic contamination problem and research into its causes.
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- Research group based at University of London discusses geochemical & palaeohydrological controls on pollution of groundwater by arsenic. Projects on Bangledesh, West Bengal and Viet Nam. Regularly updated links to other arsenic related sites.
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- Open Book; from the Commission on Life Sciences (US). Includes sections on chemistry, health effects, biomarkers, and variation in human sensitivity.
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- Publications, maps, and data on arsenic in U.S. groundwater. Links to other arsenic resources.
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- Study on arsenic contamination of groundwater and drinking water in the Hanoi area, including review of technologies for As removal.
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- Arsenic in drinking water; information on sources of contamination and reported groundwater concentrations throughout the United States. Wilkes University arsenic research site.
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