The Daily Star February 25, 2003 


      Arsenic detected in 597 tubewells in Chapainawabganj



      UNB, Chapainawabganj


      Arsenic beyond permissible limit has been detected in 597 tubewells in 
      Chapainawabganj municipality area recently.
      The Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) sources said water of 
      1738 tubewells were examined in the area under Arsenic Mitigation Water 
      Supply Project and it was detected in 597 tubewells.
      Besides, arsenic contamination has been detected in the waters of two deep 
      tubewells of the water supply system of the municipality.
      Locals said the tubewells have been sealed off without any alternative 
      arrangement of supply of pure water in the area.
      Some 38 arsenic related disease affected people have been identified in 
      the area.