We reviewed over 226 studies dealing with arsenic (As) in water bodies (124 sites or
regions; 5,834 samples), soils (44; 2,700), sediments (56; 765), rocks (6; 85), mine waste …

The ill effects of human exposure to arsenic (As) have recently been reevaluated by
government agencies around the world. This has lead to a lowering of As guidelines in …

More than 2.5 billion people on the globe rely on groundwater for drinking and providing
high-quality drinking water has become one of the major challenges of human society …

The elevated concentration of arsenic (As) in the groundwaters of many countries worldwide
has received much attention during recent decades. This article presents an overview of the …

Arsenic occurs naturally in the earth's crust and is widely distributed in the environment.
Natural mineralization and activities of microorganisms enhance arsenic mobilization in the …

Concentrations of arsenic and fluoride above Mexican drinking water standards have been
detected in aquifers of various areas of Mexico. This contamination has been found to be …

This text presents contemporary analytical techniques for the determination of heavy metals
in air particles, water, soil and biological samples. It details experimental studies to reduce …

This book provides in-depth coverage of environmental pollution sources, waste
characteristics, control technologies, management strategies, facility innovations, process …

Arsenic Contamination in the World: an International Sourcebook provides a global
compendium of cited arsenic occurrences in the world as they affect public health. This book …

Arsenic (As) is widely distributed in the environment and is known to be highly toxic to
humans. Both natural and anthropogenic activities result in the significant input of As to the …