Arsenic in Water

Why is Arsenic Dangerous?

Arsenic in drinking water poses a huge threat to people as arsenic has serious adverse effects on humans. Arsenic is extremely toxic in its inorganic form. Arsenic is a carcinogen and has been linked to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Other long-term effects included skin lesions and pigmentation changes. Cognitive development in children may also be negatively impacted. 

Short term effects from arsenic poisoning includes diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting. One may also suffer from muscle cramping and numbness.  

Where Does Arsenic Come From?

Arsenic is found naturally in the ground and can be found in the air and water. Most people become exposed to arsenic as a result of using and consuming Arsenic contaminated water or food. Those who smoke tobacco may also be exposed to arsenic. Arsenic is also used tin the production of textiles, paper, glass, metal adhesives, ammunition.

Inorganic arsenic is found at high levels in the ground water of certain countries. Among those countries are the United States, Mexico, China, India, and Bangladesh. WHO notes that across 50 countries, 140 million people are drinking water that contains a high level of arsenic.

How Can I Limit my Exposure to Arsenic

Arsenic is the most commonly found in drinking water. To ensure that your drinking water does not contain any Arsenic, having a reliable water filter will help.

ZeeTech water filters have been shown to remove Arsenic and other dangerous contaminants from water. The BluAct technology safely treats contaminated water and has an Arsenic removal efficiency of >99.9%.

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https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/arsenic