Arsenic Contamination of India’s Groundwater: A Review and Critical Analysis

Dhillon, Aslesha Kaur

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“…About 230 million people from 108 countries are affected by arsenic contamination in groundwater, and 180 million of this population belongs to Asian countries 4 . The top list of countries with elevated arsenic content of groundwater includes India 14 , Bangladesh 15 , Nepal 16 , China 17 , and Vietnam 18 . In addition, countries such as South Africa, Argentina, Chile, Hungary, Canada, Pakistan, and Mexico and Iran have also been affected by arsenic contamination 19 .…”

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The association of arsenic exposure with mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies using Poisson regression

Rahmani,

Khamutian,

Doosti-Irani

et al. 2023

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The present study aims to determine the relationship between the concentration of arsenic in the groundwater of Hamadan province and the mortality rate due to various types of malignancies, congenital anomalies, diabetes mellitus and Alzheimer's. Mortality data due to various causes of death in Hamadan province were collected for five years (2016–2020). Sampling of drinking water was determined in the reference laboratory using polarography method. Poisson regression was used to investigate the relationship between arsenic level and the death rate due to various types of disease, at a significant level (p value < 0.05). According to the results of Poisson regression, among the various causes of death (N = 8042), Alzheimer's 5.94 (3.67–9.61), diabetes mellitus 4.05 (3.5–5.37), congenital malformations 2.98 (1.88–4.72), breast cancer 2.72 (1.56–4.71), leukemia 1.90 (1.24–2.92), stomach cancer 1.64 (1.28–2.10), Liver cancer 1.58 (1.58–2.30), other digestive organs 5.86 (3.38–10.16), meninges and brain cancer 1.57 (1.02–2.41) showed the highest relationship with arsenic contamination. The results of this study could be evidence for a positive and significant relationship between arsenic concentrations and mortality rates due to cancers, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer disease, and congenital malformations. Therefore, it's necessary to use appropriate water treatment methods to remove arsenic at the source in contaminated areas.

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The association of arsenic exposure with mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies using Poisson regression

Rahmani,

Khamutian,

Doosti-Irani

et al. 2023

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“…With time gradual increase in cases was reported. Geogenic arsenic pollution was observed in the Ganga-Brahmaputra River and its attributes in states including West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Assam, and Bihar (Dhillon, 2020).…”

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A comprehensive review of arsenic contamination in India with an emphasis on its detection through biosensors and bioremediation from the aqueous system

Maity,

Bose,

Dokania

et al. 2023

Environmental Quality Mgmt

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In India, where millions of people use groundwater for drinking, arsenic pollution in groundwater is a major environmental and public health issue. The review begins by analyzing the sources and causes of groundwater arsenic pollution, including natural geological processes and anthropogenic activities like mining and industrial discharge. It emphasizes India's most arsenic‐contaminated regions and the health risks of long‐term exposure. The review's second section focuses on the use of biosensors to find arsenic in groundwater. A potential method is provided by biosensors because of their great sensitivity, selectivity, and quick response. The benefits and drawbacks of several types of biosensors, including optical, electrochemical, and microbiological biosensors, are discussed. The utilization of nanomaterials, biomolecular recognition components, and miniature devices are only a few of the most recent developments in biosensor technology for arsenic detection that are studied. The review's last section discusses methods for bio‐remediating aqueous systems that have been contaminated with arsenic. Various bioremediation techniques are covered in detail, including microbial degradation, phytoremediation, and biosorption. The promise for removing arsenic using native microbes and plant species is highlighted, along with the difficulties of widespread application and long‐term sustainability. Overall, focusing on the detection of arsenic using biosensors and investigating bioremediation techniques, this review offers a thorough grasp of the arsenic poisoning in groundwater in India. In order to combat arsenic contamination and protect the health and wellbeing of the impacted populations in India, it emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary research and collaboration among scientists, engineers, policymakers, and local communities.

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“…Leaching, erosion, and mining can all contribute to the contamination of drinking water sources with Arsenic, a naturally occurring element in the crust of the Earth. Countries like Bangladesh, China, India, Bangladesh, and Taiwan on the Asian continent, Hungary in Europe, Argentina, Mexico, the northeast, and the western U.S. on the American continent have all been found to have high levels of Arsenic (Hashim et al 2019;McArthur 2019;Dhillon 2020;Shaji et al 2021). Also, the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) ranked arsenic first in the toxic substance priority list (ATSDR 2013).…”

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Arsenic-contaminated groundwater has been a matter of concern worldwide, especially in developing countries like India. High levels of exposure to arsenic have been linked to a wide range of neuronal, cardiac, dermatologic, and malignant disorders. However, few studies have focused on examining the relationship between arsenic exposure and reproductive health outcomes. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of inorganic arsenic on female fruit flies' reproductive ability. The Drosophila melanogaster could be used as a good model for studying the effects of Arsenic on female fecundity because of its advantages like short life cycle, high fecundity (egg-laying), genome similarity with humans, and ease of maintenance in the lab. Results of the study document the decline of young female flies' fertility and fecundity in a dose-dependent manner. The findings from this investigation may support the role of arsenic exposure in increasing the risk of infertility in females.

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Arsenic Contamination of India’s Groundwater: A Review and Critical Analysis

Cited by 11 publications

References 31 publications

The association of arsenic exposure with mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies using Poisson regression

The association of arsenic exposure with mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies using Poisson regression

A comprehensive review of arsenic contamination in India with an emphasis on its detection through biosensors and bioremediation from the aqueous system

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