Arsenic is a deadly poison that can exist in organic or inorganic forms with the inorganic form being more toxic. The organic form of arsenic can be found in small quantities in rock, soil, water and the air. This form of arsenic can also be in drinking water from wells.

Inorganic arsenic is used in wood preservation, military weapons, insecticides, poisons, semiconductor materials, bronzing and pyrotechnics.

Arsenic is also found in food, water and even household items such as laundry detergent, beer and pesticides. It is easy to access and can be easily consumed, leading to serious side effects. Exposure to arsenic is suspected as the cause of some cases of skin cancer, scrotal cancer, liver cancer and lung cancer.

How would one know if they'd been exposed to this chemical? Arsenic poisoning is usually determined by a hair analysis. If it can be detected in hair follicles it is usually in the body as well.

Symptoms of arsenic poisoning begin with headaches, drowsiness and confusion. It then can turn into convulsions and changes in your fingernails and hands. Also associated with arsenic poisoning is diarrhea, vomiting, cramping, hair loss and stomach pain. The organs most affected by arsenic are the skin, lungs, kidneys and liver. If the poisoning continues it could potentially lead to a coma or death.

Up to 100 million people are at risk of exposure to arsenic because the chemical gets into drinking water supplies. In Bangladesh alone, more than 95% of the water supply is potentially contaminated with arsenic levels exceeding the United States EPA and WHO limits.

With all of this in mind, 'essential to have a Berkey arsenic water filter. Berkey's purification elements adsorb poisonous, unwanted elements such as Arsenic V, pre oxidized Arsenic III and the entire family of arsenic oxide anions as well as the arsenic cations.

These elements attach to all of Berkey's water purification systems, which also eliminate other unwanted items like pathogenic bacteria, cysts, parasites, trihalomethanes, lead, mercury and more.

Berkey's filters are the best at removing arsenic and guaranteeing the cleanest, healthiest water available. Provide for yourself and your family clean and safe drinking water and consider buying a Berkey arsenic water filter.