Geomorphic regulation of arsenic in soils of Bangladesh

M. T A Chowdhury, C. Deacon, P. N. Williams, A. A. Meharg, A. H. Price, G. J. Norton

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Abstract

Paddy and adjacent non-paddy soil samples from different physiographic regions of Bangladesh were analyzed for total arsenic (As) and a number of chemical elements (Al, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, P, Pb and Zn) to assess the geomorphological and biogeochemical regulation of As in Bangladeshi soils. The mobility and interplay of As in paddy soils from different physiographic regions were also assessed by using diffusive gradients in thin-films (DGT) under anaerobic conditions. This study reveals that As concentrations in Bangladeshi soils vary across the physiographic regions and are potentially linked to inputs of As contaminated groundwater. Significant biogeochemical relationships of As in the soils indicate a biogeochemical control on its occurrence in the soils.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationArsenic Research and Global Sustainability - Proceedings of the 6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016
EditorsProsun Bhattacharya, Marie Vahter, Jerker Jarsjö, Jurate Kumpiene, Arslan Ahmad, Charlotte Sparrenbom, Gunner Jacks, Marinus Eric Donselaar, Jochen Bundschuh, Ravi Naidu
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages173-174
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-315-62943-8
ISBN (Print)978-1-138-02941-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016 - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 19 Jun 201623 Jun 2016

Conference

Conference6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016
Country/TerritorySweden
CityStockholm
Period19/06/1623/06/16

Keywords

  • arsenic
  • biogeochemistry
  • chemical analysis
  • chemical elements
  • Groundwater
  • Groundwater pollution
  • lead
  • magnesium
  • manganese
  • molybdenum
  • soils
  • Sustainable development -- Research

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