Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can contaminate drinking water sources. Low levels of arsenic exposure over long periods can cause cancer and skin lesions. Testing water supplies and human toenail samples is one way to monitor arsenic exposure and potential long term health effects from drinking contaminated water.
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Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can contaminate drinking water sources. Low levels of arsenic exposure over long periods can cause cancer and skin lesions. Testing water supplies and human toenail samples is one way to monitor arsenic exposure and potential long term health effects from drinking contaminated water.
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can contaminate drinking water sources. Low levels of arsenic exposure over long periods can cause cancer and skin lesions. Testing water supplies and human toenail samples is one way to monitor arsenic exposure and potential long term health effects from drinking contaminated water.