Jean J.-S.Bundschuh J.Chen C.-J.Guo H.-R.CHEN-WUING LIULin T.-F.Chen Y.-H.2020-01-142020-01-1420109780203848067; 9780415585101https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/448751In the 1950s, the residents of the southwestern coastal areas of Taiwan suffered greatly from Blackfoot disease (BFD) due to the consumption of arsenic-contaminated groundwater. Groundwater with high levels of arsenic in southwestern and northeastern Taiwan received much attention. After arsenic-safe tap water was utilized for drinking instead of groundwater in the 1970s, BFD cases decreased greatly. After 1990, no new BFD cases were reported, and as a consequence, BFD problems disregarded. However, arsenic is still present in the groundwater.This book will improve the knowledge and understanding of the occurrence and genesis of arsenic-rich groundwaters in Taiwan. It deals with constraints on the mobility of arsenic in groundwater, its uptake from soil and water by plants, arsenic-propagation through the food chain, human health impacts, and arsenic-removal technologies. Taiwan case experiences are described in this book and can be applied worldwide. This book is a state-of-the-art overview of research on arsenic in Taiwan and is designed to: ? create interest in regions within Taiwan that are affected by the presence of arseniferous aquifers; ? draw attention from the international scientific community; ? increase awareness among researchers, administrators, policy makers, and company executives; ? improve the international cooperation on arsenic problems worldwide. ? Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.[SDGs]SDG3book10.1201/b105352-s2.0-85054397672https://www2.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85054397672&doi=10.1201%2fb10535&partnerID=40&md5=33d03059a76947d49bb9cfc403d52ef1