he Technological Institute of Buenos Aires (ITBA) Updating the water resources monitoring system through a map Arsenic Details of the situation at the national level. Jorge Tartaglione explained in LN+ Health consequences of using that water in daily life.
He explained that “arsenic is a natural element in the earth’s crust, and it is an element that appeared in the mountain range and reached the Atlantic Ocean,” trying to calm the people of Buenos Aires: “It is not present in the river water, that is, drinking water. “Your tap water, if you are in the federal capital, does not contain arsenic.”.
ITBA survey processed more than 350 samples and Detected levels of this chemical compound In the governorate districts Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Santa Fe, Between rivers, Santiago del Estero, Tucuman and The pampas.
“The problem is in places in the Argentine Republic, where the ITBA has measured arsenic. A lot of red (Level greater than 50 parts per billion (ppb))medium yellow (10 ppb – 50 ppb) And green is perfect (less than 10 ppm),” Tartaglione said.
In this context, he explained that Arsenic is not found in the water system, but in those homes that have wells.
“No need to worry”The cardiologist stressed. He continued: “In health it is related to cardiovascular disease. Arsenic causes vasculitis, and Increases the chances of heart attacks and strokes, “After many years of contact with arsenic,” he insisted.
“If you are in the red zone, it is dangerous. It also affects the skin, leading to skin cancer.
Finally, Tartaglione noticed it Boiling water does not help reduce arsenic levels. “You can’t see it, feel it, or smell it. I suggest you take a water sample and analyze it.”
In this regard, ITBA stated: “If you suspect that your water may contain arsenic, you can bring a sample in a small plastic bottle of mineral water with water. It can be delivered to Iguazú 341 between 8 and 18, sent to LIQMA with name and surname and after completing the following form in advance.”