; Das, B.; Chatterjee, A.; Das, D.; Nayak, B.; Pal, A.; Chowdhury, U.K. Ahmed, S.; Biswas, B.K. Arsenic contamination of groundwater has been identified in various parts of the world. Arsenic has been found in the groundwaters of Inner Mongolia, Shanxi and Xinjiang as reported by Smedley et al. 66% of 1200 samples tested contained arsenic above WHO recommended limit, threatening over 60 million residents. Bundschuh These minerals dissolved in geothermal fluids, after reaching the subsurface zone, get adsorbed to the sediments when in excess. Water from geothermal springs also acts as a contaminant of arsenic (Smedley 2005). In: Rechcigl, JE., editor. The arsenic adsorption capacity of the composite is 1.4 to 7.6 times better than the available compositions, in field conditions. The worst affected areas in the world with very high arsenic contamination and arsenic poisoning proving to be a huge factor in the mortality rates are Bangladesh, India, Argentina, and Chile. The arsenic problem arises from the move in the 1980s and 1990s by international agencies to construct tube wells as a source of water free of pathogens, groundwater usually considered a safe source. David Bradley, "Drinking the water of death". A 2007 study found that over 137 million people in more than 70 countries are probably affected by arsenic poisoning of drinking water. Volcanic eruption is one of the most significant natural activities responsible for the release of arsenic into the atmosphere. The people using well water that exceeds the limits of the government imposed guidelines are under very serious risk. [21], The central portion of Argentina is affected by arsenic-contaminated groundwater. Although novel, this filter has not been certified by any sanitary standards such as NSF, ANSI, WQA and does not avoid toxic waste disposal similar to any other iron removal process. Grain size analyses of sediment core samples revealed clay (fine-grained) strata between 4.5 and 7.5 m deep that govern the vertical distribution of arsenic. Areas in the United States with the highest natural groundwater concentrations of arsenic are the Southwest, Northwest, Northeast, Alaska, and other areas near geothermal activity [ATSDR 2007]. Dermatological effects of arsenic exposure have been seen all over the world, predominantly in Bangladesh. [26][27], Many public water supply systems across the United States obtained their water supply from groundwater that had met the old 50 ppb arsenic standard but exceeded the new 10 ppb MCL. Programmes to provide 'safe' drinking-water over the past 30 years have helped to control these diseases, but in some areas they have had the unexpected side-effect of exposing the population to another health problem—arsenic. Arsenic is capable of causing very serious health effects such as dermal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrinological (diabetes mellitus), neurological, reproductive and developmental, cancerous, and cutaneous effects (Chakraborti 2017). It is perhaps one of the largest regions known to be contaminated with arsenic with the total area summing up to 1 million sq. Nickson R, McArthur J, Burgess W, Ahmed KM, Ravenscroft P (1998), Arsenic poisoning of Bangladesh groundwater. Lung cancer has been found to be the most common disease among the population. Access to clean drinking water is fraught with political, socio-economic, and cultural inequities. China has several regions highly contaminated with arsenic, with 40 μg L−1 - 750 μg L−1 in Xinjiang region and about 1μg L−1 - 2400μg L−1 in inner Mongolia (Mukherjee et al 2009). Diffuse Melanosis, darkening of skin, might be seen as the earliest symptoms of arsenicosis. This happens because the tectonic plate on which India resides has a 30 degree tilt towards east. In few cases, patients can get into coma and finally death. Chakraborti, D.; Rahman, M.M. If the victims discontinue the consumption of arsenic contaminated water, the spot remain as black and white marks on the skin. [41], In iron electrocoagulation (Fe-EC), iron is dissolved nonstop using electricity, and the resulting ferric hydroxides, oxyhydoxides, and oxides form an absorbent readily attracted to arsenic. Atleast 10 samples out of every 100 samples tested by Welch et. About 7–11 million wells or hand pumped wells were providing arsenic polluted water to local people. Non-cirrhotic portal fibrosis was the first case detected in India. It continuously cycles through different forms and combinations. The number of sites discovered has been increasing. Most data is concerned on a small geographical region and can’t be generalised for the whole country. This, in turn, helps the metalloid reach the core of the tree and affect its crops or foods. In geothermal reservoirs that are deep seated, leaching helps the release of arsenic which are brought to sub-surface level by the uprising activity of the geothermal fluids. Later on these sediments work as source for arsenic when the concentration of iron decreases in the surrounding waters. The chemical weathering of these rocks releases arsenic into the surroundings. Trivalent arsenic is the most toxic one. Methane is the main component of the natural gas used as an energy source in households and in industry. Arsenic is a natural component of the earth’s crust and is widely distributed throughout the environment. In the west, sedimentation is reduced in the fault basins. 4. They are most common in groundwater with high pH (Singh 2006; Ayotte et al 2003). At high temperatures, arsenic occurs in Arsenopyrite (FeAsS) or simply arsenic bearing pyrite. Previous researches have found that sediments carrying minerals like pyrite are susceptible to an arsenic replacement in its crystal lattice. An alarmingly large number of aquifers in these countries have been found to be higher than 50 μg l–1, which is much higher than the recent arsenic limit set by World Health Organisation i.e. I am grateful for his every contribution of time, ideas and inspiration. Considering occupational pathways, the workers working at metal smelting industries and the residents nearby these industries are the worst affected (McCarty 2011). Department of Geology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, CSIR - CENTRAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE, DURGAPUR, WEST BENGAL. The report shall focus on the sources of arsenic in groundwater and its health impacts on the human body. Lung cancer and urinary bladder cancer is common in the arsenic affected areas of Argentina. In areas of Western Oregon, the concentration has reached 1700 μg L−1 (Mukherjee et al 2009). Nepal is subject to a serious problem with arsenic contamination. Bhattacharya P, Polya DA & Jovanovic D (Eds.) First and foremost, I shall thank my guide, Dr. Nripen Chanda. Groundwater development boards have been appointed to figure out an alternative source to the polluted groundwater to prevent the diseases. Lack of research facilities had confined cancerous arsenic effects to skin cancer only. No chemicals are used and almost no sludge is produced during operational stage since iron and arsenic compounds are rendered inactive in the aquifer itself. Occurrence and Mobility, Current Perspectives in Contaminant Hydrology The degree of groundwater arsenic contamination by anthropogenic sources is much less compared to the natural sources; however, their contribution cannot be neglected. Arsenic toxicity can be seen in many parts of the world. Julia L., Pamela A., 2013, Arsenic in Groundwater: A Summary of Sources We shall now look upon the scenario in some of the arsenic affected countries of the world. Specifically, the La Pampa produces water containing 4–5300 microgram per litre.[22]. Spotted pigmentation can be seen on the chest, back or the limbs as a sign of the second stage symptoms. In Bihar, groundwater in 13 districts have been found to be contaminated with arsenic with quantities exceeding 0.05 mg/L. (Note that arsenic oxide, As2O3, is a common form of arsenic in groundwater that is soluble, but has no net charge.) [24] Many locations exceed this limit. The long-term exposures can be indicated by pigmentations on skin, hyperkeratosis and skin lesions which might prove to be early signs of skin cancer. Seven of the twenty districts of West Bengal have been reported to have ground water arsenic concentrations above 0.05 mg/L, which is the arsenic limit set by the government. Long-term column performance has been possible through the efforts of community-elected water committees that collect a local water tax for funding operations and maintenance. J. Environ. Besides, the waves of the Arabian Sea are very high and deposition is not quite feasible there. [69] In its entirety, AMRIT provides a compelling solution for achieving the United Nations millennium development goal of sustainable access to safe drinking water. No action was taken until January 2001, when the Clinton administration in its final weeks promulgated a new standard of 0.01 mg/L (10 ppb) to take effect January 2006. (https://www.opb.org/news/article/oregon-arsenic-discovery-could-lead-to-cleaner-drinking-water-/). Many researches have been carried out but no specific reason has been found regarding the contamination. Activated alumina is an adsorbent that effectively removes arsenic. The metal, when it combines with other elements in the environment, becomes very difficult to detect (Chowdhury et al 2000). The countries that are significantly affected are Bangladesh, India, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Argentina, Chile, Western parts of USA and many others. 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I also want to thank the Indian Academy of Sciences for giving me this opportunity to work in one of the finest labs of our country. Arsenic in 514 samples of groundwater, having mean values of 40.8 μg/L, is natural in origin. https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/arsenic-occurrence-and-fate-in-the-environment-a-geochemical-perspective-2157-7617-1000269.php?aid=51452, https://www.opb.org/news/article/oregon-arsenic-discovery-could-lead-to-cleaner-drinking-water-/, U.S. EPA (2002) Arsenic Treatment Technologies for Soil, Waste, and Water. Plus, children are more exposed to dirt and soil. It has affected groundwater making it highly toxic in more than 70 countries in six continents. Cutaneous manifestations have proven to be the most prominent characteristics for the identification of arsenicosis in patients. Also, if uranium in well water is at a concentration greater than the EPA standard of 30 micrograms per liter, the water should be treated to remove the uranium. The main sources of arsenic pollution are agricultural chemicals. CurrSci80: 837-846. Nature 401: 545-547. Further, the enrichment of arsenic is more prevalent in the proximity of the Ganges River, indicating that fluvial input is the main source of arsenic. Arsenic contaminated water typically contains arsenous acid and arsenic acid or their derivatives. But, years of research has provided some acceptable theories to this problem. The concentration in these is found to be about 0.08% - 0.12%. al, had arsenic content more than 10 μg L−1. "Best Practice Guide on the Control of Arsenic in Drinking Water". [66] AMRIT uses an adsorbent based on a simple method to maintain the metastable 2-line ferrihydrite (named as CM2LF) phase at room temperature, by confining it in biopolymeric cages. Arsenic in groundwater can enter the body by drinking the water or by eating food cooked in the water. On land, rocks which are exposed to certain geological and geothermal activities can contribute to major sources of arsenic deposits if they are rich in minerals containing arsenic like Realgar (As4S4), Arsenopyrite (FeAsS), Anargite (Cu3AsS4) and Orpiment. The volcanic rocks in the Rio Loa watershed are rich in arsenic content. Arsenic was liberated by rhyolitic glass dissolution into the volcanic ash layers which contained iron and aluminium oxides to adsorb the liberated arsenic (Mukherjee et al 2006). In the United States, the arsenic contents have been reported to be sourcing from geogenic sources like up-flow of geothermal water, dissolution of or desorption from iron oxide, and dissolution of sulphide minerals; and also, from anthropogenic sources such as copper smelting. Arsenic poisoning culminates into potentially fatal diseases like skin and internal cancers. There are several anthropogenic sources affecting this contamination but they don’t have much acceptance. The chemistry of groundwater is dependent upon the geochemistry of the source aquifer. Lastly, I thank my family for their moral support without which this project couldn’t have been possible. Monit. Of the 120 million population residing in the Bengal basin, almost half the population are under severe risk of health disorders caused by arsenic. Drinking water, especially groundwater, is a major source of arsenic for most people. The maximum concentration of arsenic in the world is as much as 12000 µg/l. [68] Subsequent research on making this technology greener with further improvement in removal capacity and inclusion of sustainability metrics in the manufacture and operation has been reported. Cirrhosis, fatty degeneration, abnormal cell growth (neoplasia) are the main hepatological effects caused by direct arsenic exposure. 31, no. Soil amendments and environmental quality. The main anthropogenic sources for contamination of groundwater with arsenic are mining, burning of fossil fuels, use of arsenical fungicides, herbicides and insecticides in agriculture and wood preservatives. [7], Bangladesh is the most affected country by arsenic poisoning through drinking water. Also, it has very long operational life, similar to the long lasting tube wells drawing water from the shallow aquifers. Argentina has one of most affected regions in South America. Amongst the most fatal are the ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, also known as the ‘blackfoot disease’ and gangrene. Coagulation/filtration (also known as flocculation) removes arsenic by coprecipitation and adsorption using iron coagulants. Other geogenic sources are geothermal water springs, volcanic eruptions and many others. The United States are highly contaminated in arsenic in their western provinces with the concentration reaching to 2600 μg L−1. The adsorption properties of CM2LF and its uptake mechanism have been investigated thoroughly. For most people, the largest source of arsenic is in the food we eat. Organic arsenic compounds are found mainly in fish and shellfish. the intake of rice or fish have been the greatest source of arsenic (Chakraborti et al 2018). [1] Arsenic contamination of ground water is found in many countries throughout the world, including the US. A review of methods to remove arsenic from groundwater in Pakistan summarizes the most technically viable inexpensive methods. 2004, 6, 74N–83N. The issue encompasses over 6000 km2 (Mukherjee et al 2006). Arsenic concentrations surpassing potability limit of 10 μg/L in the groundwater supplies of an extensive area in the Duero Cenozoic Basin (central Spain) have been detected and the main sources of arsenic identified. Researches are going on to curb the issue and provide safe drinking water to the population on a large scale. The source of arsenic for groundwater is mainly geogenic in nature. Though the concentration of arsenic in soils is very low at most of the places, at some places it is exceptionally high. The source of arsenic in India is geogenic as well as anthropogenic. 2001. [23] The Bush administration suspended the midnight regulation, but after some months of study, the new EPA administrator Christine Todd Whitman approved the new 10 ppb arsenic standard and its original effective date of January 2006. [46] It has also been used to remove undesirably high concentrations of fluoride. The whole area is majorly affected by arsenic contamination in its ground waters. The total population in these seven districts is over 34 million while the number using arsenic-rich water is more than 1 million (above 0.05 mg/L). Trace metals. Surface arsenic-related pollutants enter the groundwater systems by gradually moving with the flow of groundwater from rains, melting of snow, etc. Groundwater in this region is much less likely to contain microbial pathogens than surface water but often contains hazardous amounts of arsenic—a known carcinogen. The element has very significant toxicity and causes major health concerns. Arsenic being highly carcinogenic, the effects such as Leukomclanosis, white spots along with other cancerous effects constitute the latter stage of this exposure. Skin lesions occur at arsenic levels of 50 µg/L also. (1996) reported that arsenic has been significantly accumulated in the nails, hair, skin scales as well as biopsy samples of the tested persons. 31303. Geothermal arsenic: Occurrence, mobility and environmental implications, Jochen Bundschuh, A. K. Singh, Chemistry of arsenic in groundwater of Ganges–Brahmaputra river basin, current science, vol. El Tatio is concentrated with about 50,000 μg L−1 of arsenic. Microbes also promote arsenic concentration in fluids by oxidation or reduction to produce As (V) and As(III) respectively. In fact, using iron electrocoagulation to remove arsenic in water proved to be the most effective treatment option.[44]. Severe skin lesions, keratosis, melanosis, pharyngitis, several cancers are the results of chronic exposure to arsenic contaminated groundwater consumption. [4] Of these, four major incidents occurred in Asia- in Thailand, Taiwan, and Mainland China. Iron oxide adsorption filters the water through a granular medium containing ferric oxide. A study by Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Environment in the Kathmandu Valley showed that 72% of deep wells failed to meet the WHO standard, and 12% failed to meet the Nepali standard of 50 ppb. I would also like to thank AuthorCafe for providing this excellent platform for writing our reports and helping us thoroughly in every step of reporting. Recent studies implied that food crops are also a major route for arsenic due to the usage of arsenic-contaminated groundwater for irrigation (Rajmohan and exposure Prathapar, 2014). This seems quite a likely source of arsenic (Chakraborty 2015). In subterranean arsenic removal, aerated groundwater is recharged back into the aquifer to create an oxidation zone which can trap iron and arsenic on the soil particles through adsorption process. More than 60% of the groundwater available in Bangladesh is highly contaminated with arsenic. Hence, they can, sometimes, get integrated with the plants through irrigation. Other utilities, however, especially small utilities with only a few wells, may have no available water supply that meets the arsenic standard. [25] A 2017 Lancet Public Health study found that this rule change led to fewer cancer deaths. 5, 10 september 2006, 599-606. Geochem. Yu, Harvey and Harvey (2003) calculated from a data constructed by Guha Mazumdar et al. Km. Arsenic poisoning immediately causes vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea which might be followed by muscle cramping, numbness and at times death. The sediments were found to have concentrations of around 26 - 2000 mg Kg-1 (Mukherjee et al 2006; Mukherjee et al 2009). They suffer from cough, congestion, difficulty in breathing as well as malignant and non-malignant lung diseases. In West Bengal, Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, North and South Paraganas are highly affected (Rahman et al 2009). Researchers from Bangladesh and the United Kingdom have claimed that dietary intake of arsenic adds a significant amount to total intake where contaminated water is used for irrigation. ; et al. Environ. The technology can remove several anions, especially arsenate and arsenite (two common species present in arsenic-contaminated water) and fluoride from water. The concentration of this area is mainly attributed to the iron (oxy)(hydro)oxides in the sediments present in the aquifers which liberate arsenic (Mukherjee et al 2006). The form of ingested arsenic from drinking water sources will vary according to its exposure to air. Sediments found in the Huhhot basin are rich in arsenic. and Water Resources Sustainability. [8] The government and other agencies like UNICEF installed wells to provide fresh water in underdeveloped areas of Bangladesh, but later found disease related to consumption of this water. Researches have proved that even rice and sea food in arsenic affected areas have high concentrations of arsenic. Sci Total Environ 218: 185-201. However, with over 8 million wells constructed, approximately one in five of these wells is now contaminated with arsenic above the government's drinking water standard. Arsenic can enter the human biological system usually through direct ingestion or dermal contact. [37] Most small-scale treatments focus on water after it has left the distribution site, and are thus more focused on quick, temporary fixes. Moreover, arsenic doesn’t have a good correlation with other trace metals, making the arsenic concentration difficult to predict (Kinniburgh et al 2003). Most of them appear in inland closed basins or alluvial and deltaic plains. About 200 cases of cancer have been reported. Arsenic associated with sediment particles can be a major source of arsenic contamination when particles are detached and carried as sediments during erosion. Ba Meng, Tumet Plain and Bayingao second the list of the worst affected areas. Excessive and prolonged exposure to inorganic As with drinking water is causing arsenicosis, a deteriorating and disabling disease characterized by skin lesions and pigmentation of the skin, patches in the palm of the hands and soles of the feet. Enter password to view it. Some utilities presently use one of these methods to reduce total dissolved solids and therefore improve taste. Sediments can contain substantial The problem became serious health concern after mass poisoning of water in Bangladesh. Fendrof et al 2010 The Rocky Mountain System, Pacific Mountain System and Intermontane Plateau are deeply affected due to the presence of iron oxide ores, evapotranspiration and geothermal waters (Mukherjee et al 2009). Exposure to inorganic arsenic from rice: a global health issue ? It has been an honour to work with him. Thus toxic waste disposal and the risk of its future mobilization is prevented. As occurs as a major constituent in more than 200 minerals [27 1. Arsenic concentrations surpassing potability limit of 10 μg/L in the groundwater supplies of an extensive area in the Duero Cenozoic Basin (central Spain) have been detected and the main sources of arsenic identified. Geological evidence from here is corroborative as a tributary of Rio Loa, Rio Salado, is fed by the geothermal springs El Tatio in the Andean Cordillera. (McCarty 2011). The most common source of arsenic contamination in ground water is the mobilization of naturally occurring arsenic on sediments. Regulations may require large-scale treatment systems to remove arsenic from the water supply. The Division of Water Quality’s GAMA Program, in its Groundwater Information Sheet for Arsenic (PDF), has a map of arsenic detection, based on monitoring information from DDW's water quality monitoring database. 2006. Arsenic poisoning, skin lesions are very common in this area. 9–18, 2003. Arsenic is widely spread in the upper crust of the Earth, although mainly at very low concentrations, with arsenic concentrations in soil ranging from 0.1 to more than 1,000 ppm (mg kg-1). The US National Research Council has noted that as many as 1 in every 100 additional cancer deaths could be expected from a lifetime exposure to arsenic concentrations of 50 µg/l.. Population exposed to chronic low level arsenic concentrations are susceptible to heightened risk of skin cancer. The paper provides an overview of the state-of-the-art of knowledge on the alternative to As-free drinking water and various technologies (oxidation, coagulation flocculation, adsorption, and microbial) for mitigation of the problem of As contamination of groundwater. Regardless of localized inputs of arsenic from human activities, much of the contamination of groundwater by arsenic was shown to arise from geogenic sources which affected groundwater in many countries. Generally, the pathway of arsenic into the human body apart from groundwater is the sea food consumption. If the surrounding conditions are typically suitable for the formation of soil, there would exist several factors on which the nature of arsenic in the soil shall depend on; they are lithology of the protoliths, biological factors, transportation, precipitation, weathering profile, sorption and volcanic activity, if any (Kabata-Pendias and Adriano 1995). "[20] Activated alumina columns connected to shallow tube wells in India and Bangladesh have removed both As(III) and As(V) from groundwater for decades. [39] It is claimed that thousands of these systems are in use and can last for years while avoiding the toxic waste disposal problem inherent to conventional arsenic removal plants. The major cause of contamination of arsenic in groundwater is the mobilization of natural arsenic on sediments. Metals and Related Substances in Drinking Water Series, IWA Publishing, UK, This page was last edited on 17 April 2021, at 19:37. Technical Report,World Bank Report No. Groundwater arsenic contamination and its health effects in the Ganga-Meghna-Brahmaputra plain. Heart attack, cardiac arrhythmias, thickening of blood vessels, loss of circulation leading to gangrene of extremities, hypertension, Hyperpigmentation, abnormal skin thickening, narrowing of small arteries leading to numbness (Raynaud’s Disease), squamous and basal-cell cancer, Anemia, low white-blood-cell count (leucopenia), Cirrhosis, fatty degeneration, abnormal cell growth (neoplasia), Brain malfunction, hallucinations, memory loss, seizures, coma, peripheral neuropathy, Chronic cough, restrictive lung disease, cancer, Laryngitis, tracheal bronchitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, shortness of breath, perforation of nasal, Hematuria, proteinuria, shock, dehydration, cortical necrosis, cancer of kidneys and bladder. Kinniburgh DG, Smedley PL, Davies J, Milne CJ, Gaus I, Trafford JM. In Chhattisgarh, the source of arsenic varies. Sedimentation is also maximum on the East because Ganga carries all the sediments through its course of flow and by the time it reaches Bengal, its force reduces making those sediments form a delta after deposition. A simpler and less expensive form of arsenic removal is known as the Sono arsenic filter, using three pitchers containing cast iron turnings and sand in the first pitcher and wood activated carbon and sand in the second. Ion exchange and activated alumina have been considered but not commonly used. The most affected areas lie in the Chaco-Pampian plain of Central Argentina of which Cordaba is the most intensely affected (Mukherjee et al 2009). Environ Pol. The climate and geology control the arsenic concentrations in the USA. Because of the low quantity of deep tube wells, the risk of arsenic poisoning in West Bengal is lower. . 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