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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Problems and solutions of the assessment contamination of Arsenic in drinking water from ground water of Agra district, U.P. (India)
Authors
Ritu Rani Chaudhary, Ravi Prakash, R B Singh
Abstract
The presence of arsenic in groundwater
resources and the associated health hazards due to human consumption have been
reported from various parts of India and the world during the past few years.
Occurrence of arsenic in groundwater in general depends on the local geology,
hydrology and geochemical characteristics of the aquifer materials. The
toxicity of arsenic may vary from one species to another. The present paper
describes in brief, occurrence, behaviour and speciation of arsenic in drinking
water from ground water and also discusses an improved, simple and sensitive
method for quick detection and estimation of as (III) and total arsenic in
ground water of Agra district, U.P. (India). The method involves use of
stannous chloride and an optimized amount of mercuric chloride as field test
reagent Appearance of light to dark brown color precipitate after adding test
reagent in water sample indicates presence of arsenic. The color chart is also
provided for its quantitative estimation. The sensitivity limit of reagent for
visual color observation is 0.05 mg/L., The test being rapid, economical and
quantitative, can be incorporated in existing water testing field kits.
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Pages:39-41
How to cite this article:
Ritu Rani Chaudhary, Ravi Prakash, R B Singh "Problems and solutions of the assessment contamination of Arsenic in drinking water from ground water of Agra district, U.P. (India)". International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 39-41
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