Groundwater arsenic contamination in West Bengal: current scenario, effects and probable ways of mitigation

• Autorzy: Dey T. K. , Banerjee P. , Bakshi M. , Kar A. , Ghosh S.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

During the past two decades, Arsenic (As) contamination via groundwater has become a serious issue worldwide and is now a major concern in the Indo-Bangladesh Gangetic delta. Arsenic enters human body through contaminated groundwater consumed as drinking water. Food safety in this region is also facing severe consequences as bio-accumulation of Arsenic is occurring in food crops irrigated with As-contaminated water. Chronic exposure to Arsenic can cause not only cancerous and non-cancer health effects. Reports suggest that about 20 % population in West Bengal is highly affected. Various techniques are being introduced to provide arsenic-free drinking water at an affordable cost. But a rigorous change in habit and mind set for procuring safe drinking water in those surviving in As-contaminated zones is the most essential step towards curbing the fatal consequences of As exposure. Harvesting rain water and utilization of proper purification techniques can be considered a possible alternative of safe drinking water.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ground water; arsenic; water contamination; West Bengal; mitigation; human health

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: International Letters of Natural Sciences
• Rocznik: 2014
• Tom: 08
• Numer: 1
• Opis fizyczny: p.45-58,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Dey T. K.

• Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Division, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

autor

Banerjee P.

• Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

autor

Bakshi M.

• Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

autor

Kar A.

• Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

autor

Ghosh S.

• Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

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