Mineral Waters containing Arsenic

Mineral Waters, Arsenic-containing:

Mineralnye Vody, we know, is one of the most popular resorts in Russia, which is famous for its healing properties and unique mineral waters. However, some of these waters may contain arsenic, a toxic element that can be hazardous to health. Today we will look at what mineral waters containing arsenic are and what risks they pose to human health.

General information about mineral waters containing arsenic:

– Arsenic-containing mineral waters are the general name for all mineral waters that contain arsenic in a concentration of at least 0.7 milligrams per liter (mg/L).
– Arsenic is a toxic element that can cause serious health problems if its concentration in water is too high.
– Mineral waters may contain arsenic in varying concentrations, depending on the source and composition of the water.
– Some mineral waters contain arsenic due to natural mineralization processes, but most are of artificial origin.
– Arsenic can enter mineral waters from various sources, such as groundwater, rivers and lakes, as well as from industrial waste and agricultural fertilizers.

Health risks from drinking mineral waters containing arsenic.

Drinking mineral waters containing arsenic can be hazardous to health, especially for children and pregnant women. Arsenic can penetrate the skin and mucous membranes, causing a variety of diseases, including skin, liver and kidney cancer.

In addition, arsenic can accumulate in the body, causing poisoning and other diseases. It is especially dangerous to drink mineral waters with high arsenic content during pregnancy, as this can lead to serious consequences for the fetus.

Precautions when drinking mineral waters containing arsenic.

If you plan to drink mineral waters, it is recommended to take the following precautions:

1. Choose mineral waters only from proven sources.

Mineral waters with a high content of arsenic In 2018, the Office of Rospotrebnadzor for the Stavropol Territory carried out an analysis of the Ministry of Water, Apanasenkovsky district of the Stavropol Territory (Krasnoarmeyskaya St., 72 and 80). The study revealed that the maximum permissible levels of carbon dioxide and arsenic in drinking water were exceeded. Water exceeding 2.4-3.3 MPC levels by 2p had intestinal bacteria 7 times higher than the established standards.