Published in Science Advances · View the paper (DOI)
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.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Arsenic risk in Pakistan much greater than expected Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology: Eawag · Aug 23, 2017 · first to report
- Extensive arsenic contamination found in groundwater beneath Pakistan's Indus plain American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Aug 23, 2017