All About Arsenic
Arsenic is a metalloid element that occurs naturally throughout the world. It is the 20 th most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. Long term exposure of humans via drinking water has been directly linked to cancer of the skin, lungs, bladder and kidneys. Toxicity is cumulative. Arsenic can also cause acute gastrointestinal and cardiac damage and vascular disorders. Non-lethal effects include diabetes, keratosis, heart disease and high blood pressure. For more information and for ways to treat arsenic in your water, click here.
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