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Beneath the surface, a toxic tide threatens Bangladesh’s water lifeline

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Despite widespread water access, millions in Bangladesh lack safe drinking water due to contamination by arsenic, salinity and heavy metals. Depletion of groundwater, driven by irrigation and exacerbated by climate change, intensifies contamination. Freshwater pockets and deep aquifers provide temporary relief, but experts emphasize that long-term strategies are imperative to address the problem.

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Beneath the surface, a toxic tide threatens Bangladesh’s water lifeline

Imagine a mother in a rural village drawing water from a well with her pitcher. This seemingly ordinary water holds her family’s future — for drinking, cooking and bathing. But beneath the surface lurks a hidden threat: contamination by arsenic, salinity and heavy metals, silently poisoning the lifeline for millions in Bangladesh. Despite 98% of people having water access, only 59% enjoy safe drinking water that meets quality standards. This lea…

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