Phytoavailable

Studies on spot samples in local wells in the area reporting As levels up to 240 μg/L [67, 69 ], and studies on phytoavailable arsenic in local agricultural soil showing high concentration in wheat (55.0 ng g -1 of dw) [20 ], confirm additional population exposure to inorganic arsenic due to local agriculture-based products, given that the area is predominantly a rural economy.