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Natural Arsenic in Groundwater: Science, Regulation, and Health Implications
Summary points of 2001 conference session on arsenic contamination problems.

Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater
From the British Geological Survey; includes detailed reports of the surveys carried out in Ghana and Bangladesh.

Arsenic in Drinking Water (1999)
Open Book; from the Commission on Life Sciences (US). Includes sections on chemistry, health effects, biomarkers, and variation in human sensitivity.

Arsenic in Groundwater of the Red River Delta of Northern Vietnam
Study on arsenic contamination of groundwater and drinking water in the Hanoi area, including review of technologies for As removal.

London Arsenic Group
Research group based at University of London discusses geochemical & palaeohydrological controls on pollution of groundwater by arsenic. Projects on Bangledesh, West Bengal and Viet Nam. Regularly updated links to other arsenic related sites.

Asia Arsenic Network
Variety of articles related to arsenic contamination, remediation and effect of arsenic on humans.

Groundwater Pollution in Bangladesh
Online presentation and maps document the arsenic contamination problem and research into its causes.

Arsenic Project
Harvard University site on the study and remediation of chronic arsenic poisoning.

Arsenic Drinking Water Groundwater Contamination and Water Testing
Arsenic in drinking water; information on sources of contamination and reported groundwater concentrations throughout the United States. Wilkes University arsenic research site.

USGS - Arsenic in Ground Water of the United States
Publications, maps, and data on arsenic in U.S. groundwater. Links to other arsenic resources.


Science: Environment: Environmental Health: Toxic Substances: Arsenic






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