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Arsenic Contamination in the Environment pp 13–35Cite as

Arsenic: Source, Occurrence, Cycle, and Detection

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Exposure to arsenic is one of the most perilous public health crises. Arsenic contamination in drinking water and food sources has many harmful effects on human health. More than 200 million people in different parts of the world are exposed to arsenic concentrations in drinking water with more than the recommended limit of 10 μg L−1. Several countries of the world are facing this crisis, acknowledging the adverse health implications and deterioration of quality of life due to arsenic toxicity. Properties of arsenic and its different species along with organic components that control its biogeochemical cycle are one of the most important aspects in addressing the issue. Several microorganisms play a crucial role in arsenic speciation in both anoxic and oxygen-rich environments. Furthermore, proper methodology (including appropriate field testing systems) for examination and management of arsenic is required. Thus, analysis of the arsenic content of water and other environmental samples as well as food stuffs is an important issue because it is directly correlated with key decision making regarding the maximum contaminant level. An integrated approach for understanding arsenic, its different chemical species, and their detection is required to properly mitigate the crisis.

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Chatterjee, S., Moogoui, R., Gupta, D.K. (2017). Arsenic: Source, Occurrence, Cycle, and Detection. In: Gupta, D., Chatterjee, S. (eds) Arsenic Contamination in the Environment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54356-7_2

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