Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology: Eawag

Arsenic risk in Pakistan much greater than expected

Researchers discover high arsenic concentrations in groundwater supplies along the Indus River, posing a significant health risk to millions. The study suggests irrigation practices and soil pH may contribute to arsenic enrichment, highlighting the need for urgent testing and mitigation measures.

SourceSwiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology: Eawag·JournalScience Advances·DateAug 23, 2017

Linking cell-population to whole-fish growth

A new approach uses cell cultures to predict chemical effects on fish growth, showing excellent agreement with in vivo experiments. The method combines cell population growth inhibition data with modeling of toxicological effects.

SourceSwiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology: Eawag·JournalScience Advances·DateAug 7, 2015

New risk model sheds light on arsenic risk in China's groundwater

A new statistical risk model has been developed to assess arsenic contamination in China's groundwater. The model predicts that almost 20 million people live in high-risk areas with arsenic concentrations above 10 µg/L, highlighting the need for targeted sampling campaigns and increased monitoring efforts.

SourceSwiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology: Eawag·JournalScience·DateAug 22, 2013