Bangladesh Arsenic Crisis

The Bangladesh arsenic crisis involves the widespread contamination of groundwater with arsenic, a toxic element, due to the use of tube wells for drinking water. Since the 1970s, millions of people in Bangladesh have been exposed to unsafe water, leading to serious health problems such as skin lesions, cancers, and organ damage. This crisis arose because the natural geology of the region contains arsenic in the soil and rocks, which leaches into the groundwater. Efforts are ongoing to provide safer water sources and raise awareness, but addressing this massive public health issue remains a significant challenge.