Abstract The Bengal Delta Plain formed by the sedimentation of three main rivers, Ganga,
Brahmaputra and Meghna along with its several tributaries and distributaries have been …

Over the past years, the extent and magnitude of arsenic contamination of India's
groundwater has been growing in enormous proportions. However, there has not been any …

The present investigation deals with the uptake of As (III) and As (V) ions from aqueous
solution at 25° C by a new prepared Leonardite char carbonized at 450° C. Arsenic …

The presence of arsenic (As) in the groundwater threatens human health throughout the
world. The problem is severe in southeastern parts of Asia especially India, Bangladesh …

Arsenic (As) is a non-essential element, a groundwater pollutant, whose uptake by plants
produces toxic effects. The use of As-contaminated groundwater for irrigation can affect the …

Arsenic (As) causes acute and chronic toxicity, it harm the skin and associated with increase
risk of cancer in the skin, bladder and kidney. It is very difficult to diagnose the early …

Arsenic in water is considered as a global problem affecting human health as well as world's
economy. Intake of toxic arsenic leads to cytological effects leading to cancer and disorders …

Arsenic is ubiquitous in nature and a well-known toxic metalloid. There are four oxidation
states (− 3, 0,+ 3 and+ 5) of arsenic found in nature and most common forms are+ 3 and+ 5 …

Natural contamination of arsenic (As) and heavy metals (HMs) poses a health threat in many
regions. Ambagarh Tehsil, Rajnandgaon, Central India, is a heavily polluted area due to …

This study was aimed to monitor and quantify the metals present in the groundwater of
Ranchi city, state capital of Jharkhand, India. Samples were collected from 44 locations …