Abstract
The ubiquitous metalloid Arsenic (As) is naturally present in the different ecosystem. The high level of metalloid arsenic in water bodies are frequently being reported from different parts of the globe in the recent past mainly due to anthropogenic activity. Arsenic poisoning is well known for affecting the human health, causing a range of skin diseases, black foot, encephalopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and carcinogenicity. This chapter focuses on the various sources of arsenic contamination, diseases caused, and possible remediation strategy including phytoremediation for combating arsenic pollution, in brief.
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