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The existence of arsenic in drinking water represents an enormous threat to public health. Highly toxic to the human body, the long-term uptake of arsenic, particularly in its inorganic form, leads to diseases and symptoms classified under the name ‘arsenicosis’. Arsenic has been directly linked to the development of cancer. Even in low quantities it has a disastrous effect on human health. The United Nations has identified arsenic contamination as one of its major challenges with an urgent need for resolution.

Arsenic is introduced into water through the dissolution of minerals and ores. The combustion of fossil fuels is also a major contributor, as are industrial effluents, alloying agents, and wood preservatives.
Arsenic is a growing problem in Mexico, the U.S., Chile, Argentina, Australia, Asia and India. Some 13 million people in the U.S. are exposed to arsenic in drinking water. Extremely high concentrations of arsenic can be found in some wells in Latin America, in countries including Boliva and Peru. The presence of arsenic in water is becoming a major issue in some Eastern Europe countries including Hungary and Serbia. Belgium has also identified dangerously high concentrations of arsenic in its water.

The BiAqua solution is able to effectively, efficiently and rapidly extract arsenic from water for industrial as well as and consumer purposes.