Posts for tag "arsenic"
Establishing a Water Sharing Program in Bangladesh: Solving the Largest Mass Poisoning in History
People in rural communities across the world rely on wells, but not all contain safe drinking water. In Bangladesh, many of their shallow wells are contaminated with the poisonous metalloid, arsenic. Arsenic is tasteless, odorless, and colorless,...
- Posted June 12, 2023
Thirsty Moss Can Remove Arsenic From Drinking Water
Swedish researchers found a moss that removes arsenic from water rendering it safe to drink within one hour.
- Posted June 28, 2018
In-Home Water Testing: A Talk With the Creator of Tap Score by SimpleWater
DIY In-home water testing is gaining favor among consumers in the wake of water quality disasters, and Tap Score by SimpleWater offers a solution.
- Posted December 11, 2017
Stanford University Study Charts Groundwater Arsenic Formation
Stanford researchers chart groundwater arsenic formation, a problem in Southeast Asia.
- Posted February 8, 2016
Study Reveals New Information For Arsenic Monitoring
A new study has shown that organic forms of arsenic are naturally occurring in groundwater, and should be measured separately, according to a release from the University of Oregon. Qusheng Jin, a geologist at the school, conducted...
- Posted May 11, 2015
