1. Arsenic Pollution

2. What is Arsenic? A natural chemical element. Poisonous substance.
Harmful to human body.

3. Sources of Arsenic Well Water Deep tubewells Water
Weathering of arsenic bearing minerals and ores
Infiltration or runoff from locations of past mining activities

4. Arsenicosis : Arsenic Poisoning
a condition caused by the ingestion, absorption or inhalation of dangerous levels of arsenic.

5. Signs and Symptoms of Arsenicosis
metallic taste in the mouth
mouth produces excess saliva
problems swallowing
blood in the urine
cramping muscles
loss of hair
stomach cramps
convulsions
excessive sweating
breath smells like garlic
vomiting
diarrhea

6. Complication of Arsenic Poisoning
cancer
liver disease
diabetes
nervous system complications
digestive difficulties

7. Arsenic Poisoning : Causes
Arsenic-contaminated Drinking Water.
Workers of Industries use inorganic arsenic.
Meat, Poultry and Fish : feed containing particular types of antibiotics.
Rice.

8. Prevention : Arsenic Poisoning
Households having arsenic removal systems.
Testing the water for traces of arsenic.
Taking care when harvesting rainwater.
Well depth - the deeper a well is dug, the less arsenic its water is likely to have.
Awareness Program about the harmful effects of arsenic poisoning.

9. Arsenic poisoning in west Bengal
Comparatively High Risk : ground water arsenic concentrations above 0.05 mg/L in nine district.
North Bengal is the worst sufferers of Arsenic Pollution.
Programme to provide 'safe' drinking-water over the past 30 years have helped.

10. Presented by: Rajat Barma
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