Prevalence of Arsenic in Environmental Sources in India: A Systemic Review

Abstract

Arsenic is a regulated hazardous substance in the environment and a persistent contaminant that contributes to environmental, agricultural, and health problems, posing a significant threat to human well-being. On the basis of Relevant studies published data in national and international chronic exposure of Arsenic mainly through contaminated drinking water causes several chronic health risks like cancer, cardiovascular diseases skin lessons. In India, the most severe arsenic contaminated zones are the populous Ganga–Brahmaputra–Meghna (GBM) plains (eastern India), encompassing parts of West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and neighboring areas. The standard level for arsenic in water is 0.01 mg/L (10 µg/L) as an acceptable limit, with a permissible limit of 0.05 mg/L in the absence of alternative sources. The aim of researcher in this systematic review to collect and analyze available evidence on the prevalence of arsenic contaminated zones across different states in India and its potential implications for human health and agriculture.