AboutSandy Brown, CHSP Expertise My expertise is in all the various aspects of industrial health and safety. I have worked 5 years as a Safety Officer in a hospital and 1 year in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Experience American Society for Quality
Board of Certified Healthcare Safety Professionals
WSCPA
Bachelor of Science in Safety & Health Management
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OSHA 501 General Industry Certification
Expert: Sandy Brown, CHSP Date: 7/4/2008 Subject: Arsenic in drinking water and vegetables
Question Dear Sir,
I stay in West Bengal, India, and there is arsenic contamination of water in certain districts of this state. Although I do not reside exactly in such a district (but very close), can you help me with the following,
1. How to detect and remove arsenic from water at home?
2. How to detect and remove arsenic from vegetables at home?
Thankfully yours,
Yasser
Answer Hi Yasser,
I'm sorry that this has to be a concern for you. You can order arsenic water testing kits online from several different vendors and they are inexpensive ranging from $15.00 and up. Unfortunately, removing arsenic from water would not be something you could do without sophisticated equipment.
As far as detecting arsenic in vegetables, I would be inclined to soak them in water and then test the water in which they soaked.
Have you checked with your district water providers for assistance? That may be something you wish you consider.
I don't know that I've been much help and I apologize. I wish you the very best.
Sincerely,
Sandy
