Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater in Bangladesh
Published By: IAEA on eSS | Published Date: May, 01 , 2002Shallow groundwater with high arsenic concentrations from naturally occurring sources
is the primary source of drinking water for millions of people in Bangladesh. It has resulted in a
major public health crisis with as many as 70 million people possibly at risk. The International
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is supporting international efforts and the Government of
Bangladesh to find alternative, safe and sustainable sources of drinking water. [IAEA Fact Sheet]. URL:[http://www-tc.iaea.org/tcweb/publications/factsheets/arsenic_contamination.pdf].
Author(s): International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA | Posted on: May 28, 2012 | Views(670) | Download (606)