Arsenic in rice

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Arsenic in rice has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025). Discussed as a significant health concern related to rice consumption.

Arsenic contamination of groundwater is a form of groundwater pollution which is often due to naturally occurring high concentrations of arsenic in deeper levels of groundwater. It is a high-profile problem due to the use of deep tube wells for water supply in the Ganges Delta, causing serious arsenic poisoning to large numbers of people. A 2007 study found that over 137 million people in more than 70 countries are probably affected by arsenic poisoning of drinking water. The problem became a se