Title: What Are The Sources Of Exposure To Arsenic In The Environment? - WorldAtlas
Headings: What Are The Sources Of Exposure To Arsenic In The Environment?
What Are The Sources Of Exposure To Arsenic In The Environment?
Groundwater Contamination
Pesticides and Wood Preservation
Effects of Arsenic Poisoning

Content: It is also thought that trace quantities of the element could be a necessary dietary element in animals and even humans. However, larger doses lead to arsenic poisoning. Arsenic has been recognized as a carcinogen, with long-term exposure to arsenic being linked to a wide variety of health complications including several types of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Despite its toxicity, arsenic still has some industrial applications around the world. The most common source of arsenic poisoning is the consumption of contaminated water. Groundwater Contamination
The leading source of arsenic poisoning in humans is through drinking contaminated water. Some regions in the world have groundwater whose arsenic levels exceed the WHO set standards. Millions of people around the world inhabit these regions where groundwater is likely to contain arsenic, with some sources putting the figure as high as 200 million people. In the US states of Wisconsin, Nevada, Michigan, and North and South Dakota, groundwater has been assessed and found to contain concentrations of arsenic. In some instances, arsenic in groundwater can affect surface water.