he Technological Institute of Buenos Aires (ITBA) Provide an updated survey of the water resources monitoring system through a Arsenic map Details of the situation at the national level.
This is a discovered element that has a geological and non-human origin. It originates from the Andes Mountain FormationThe moment the explosions dispersed Volcanic ash To the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
These deposits have been consolidated in the Earth’s interior over thousands of years. Water dissolves rocks and minerals as it passes through these layers. So, The material is incorporated into aquifers.
ITBA survey processed more than 350 samples and Detected levels of this chemical compound In the cities of the governorate Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Santa Fe, Between rivers, Santiago del Estero, Tucuman and The pampas.
Red is a color that represents a level greater than 50 ppb -parts per billion-, Medium yellow (10 ppb – 50 ppb) And green is perfect (less than 10 ppb).
Red areas:
Yellow areas:
Jorge Strikes Visited studios LN+ To analyze this phenomenon. According to the Director of Chemical Engineering at ITBA, “Technological solutions must begin to be implemented“.
“The presence of arsenic in aquifers dates back thousands of years“Stribeaks confirmed.”It is a natural pollutant whose origin dates back millions of years.He explained that when the Andes mountain range was formed and volcanic ash spread almost to the Atlantic Ocean.
“The water has dissolved the rocks of these minerals And caused by the presence of arsenic today“The expert added.
“Arsenic enters our bodies in inorganic forms. In the liver, it turns into organic forms that are excreted in the urine within a few days. Thanks to this defense mechanism, the chances of accumulation are low“, said the Director of Chemical Engineering at ITBA.
The specialist also made an important distinction. “Once we knew about the presence of arsenic in the water, The restriction is aimed at reducing its direct intake, as well as cooking food.. As for the rest of the household activities, such as personal hygiene or cleaning clothes, there is no problem.”