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DEATH IN THE WATER.

Authors :
Daigle, Katy
Daigle Katy
Source :
Scientific American; Jan2016, Vol. 314 Issue 1, p42-51, 10p, 8 Color Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article presents a study which shows that arsenic poisoning from wells is harming people India and other parts of Asia, and raises concerns for scientists to find safer water source. Topics discussed include naturally occurring arsenic leading to skin scarring and to brain damage, shifts in the flow of aquifers contaminating previously clean wells and use of mapping of underground features to predict danger zones.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
314
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
111547159