Danger of drink arsenic contaminated water (Letter, Application & Email Writing)

Write a letter to your younger brother/sister telling him/her the bad effect/danger of drink arsenic contaminated water.

5th Janurary, 2022

15, Chanmari Road

Lalkhan Bazar, Chittagong.

My dear Rifat,

I was thrilled to receive your heartfelt letter. Thank you so much for reaching out. I hope this letter finds you well and thriving in your studies. As for me, I'm also doing well academically.

I want to shed some light on a pressing issue that our country, Bangladesh, is currently grappling with – arsenic pollution. Arsenic, a harmful chemical element, has become a significant concern as it has been detected in tube well water across many parts of our nation. The consequences of arsenic poisoning are severe, with many individuals already suffering from its effects, and unfortunately, more people are affected each day due to exposure to contaminated water.

Arsenicosis, the condition resulting from arsenic poisoning, manifests in various ways, including sores, black spots on the skin, and respiratory issues. In extreme cases, it can even lead to stomach cancer. It's crucial to note that tube wells marked in red are unsafe, while those marked in green are deemed safe. Additionally, deep tube well water, rainwater, and surface water from sources like ponds, canals, lakes, and rivers are generally free from arsenic contamination.

For those affected by arsenicosis, adopting a balanced diet rich in vegetables and consuming safe water from unaffected sources can help mitigate the effects of arsenic poisoning. It's essential to remain vigilant and take precautions to avoid the dangers associated with arsenic pollution.

I urge you to heed my advice and stay informed about this issue. Together, we can raise awareness and work towards addressing this critical issue.

Wishing you all the best, and please take care.

With warm regards,

Your loving brother,

Albe

Imagine that your area has been hit by arsenicosis and you are planning to make people aware of the dangers. Write a letter to your friend describing your plan.

5th Janurary, 2022

15, Chanmari Road

Lalkhan Bazar, Chittagong.

My dear Rifat,

It is many days since I got your letter. Meanwhile, I think you have come to know from the newspaper that our area has been hit by arsenicosis and people attacked by this are suffering a lot. So, before the situation turns grave I and some of my friends have decided to take some preventive measures regarding this. I think you can suggest me more if anything is left.

First of all, we have planned to make the people aware about the pollution caused by arsenic. They are to know different things how to get arsenic free drinking water, a) Identifying clean arsenic-free water by examining, b) Testing the soil and water and setting tubewells at safe places for the provision of pure water, c) Using the surface water from ponds, rivers canals etc. in a managed way for agricultural industrial and household purposes, d) Using the clean water of rivers, streams, ponds after boiling it, e) Collecting the rain water in the rainy season for drinking, f) Sand Pond Filtration method can be applied for pure arsenic-free water. Again, they are to know some more preventive measures, such as, i) sufficient nutritious food and fresh vegetables should be consumed, ii) regular physical exercise is necessary, iii) the right cause and source of arsenic poisoning should be detected, iv) the layer of arsenopyrite in the locality should be determined, v) facilities to assess the rate of arsenic in human body should be available, vi) the polluted tubewells should be banned for use and supply of pure water should be ensured, vii) the tubewells should be set in the lower levels beneath the arsenopyrite layer in the ground, viii) medical board formation for the treatment of affected patients is urgent ix) water purifying centres, mobile centres for testing and examining the water etc. attempts should be available, x) the medicine and drugs should be easily available and affordable to purchase, xi) sufficient filters should be supplied for removing arsenic from water, xii) the river water and tubewell waters should be properly boiled and purified for collecting and gaining drinking water.

All these things, I think, are to be trained to the people. Then this programme can help the people to be aware of the dangers. Suggest me something if you have anything more. That’s all for today. Wish you a sound health in joyful time. Regards to uncle and aunt. With love and best wishes.

Yours ever,

Tahseen

Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about Arsenic problem and solution.

2 March 2024

The Editor

The Bangladesh Observer,

Motijheel, Dhaka

Dear Sir,

I shall be very happy if you kindly publish the following letter in your esteemed daily. Yours faithfully,

Jalal Uddin Chowdhury

18/A, Elephant Road, Dhaka

Arsenic Problem

In our day to day life we are experiencing new kind of problem. Our environment is facing new pollution. Arsenic pollution is one of them. It is one of the big problems of our country. Arsenic pollution is causing much harm to human life. It is found in water especially in tube-well water. By drinking this water people are suffering a lot. It causes sore in the fingers or in any other part of the body. By drinking water polluted by arsenic people get diseased in various ways. Sometimes the sore turns into gangrene and then to cancer. So arsenic pollution is a great threat to human life. At present there is no medical treatment or medicine that can prevent arsenic pollution. The bad effect of arsenic can not be described in words. It is a poison. If it gets mixed in our body this or that way, we are sure.to suffer in life. So we should take utmost care and guard against this poison. We should find out the remedy to this problem.

First, we should drink water from a source that contains no arsenic. Tubewel Is need to be tested to separate the safe from the unsafe. Safe tubewells should be painted green and unsafe ones should be painted red. More tube wells should be set up which are free from arsenic and bacteria. Surface water in pond and river is free from arsenic and so it can be used after a process of treatment. Rain water should be collected for drinking in a bacteria free container. Water should be boiled to remove arsenic. Healthy balanced diet containing fish and vegetables should be eaten. Food containing vitamins A, C and E should be taken.

Write a letter to 'the Editor of a daily newspaper regarding acute arsen0' problem in your locality/area.

May 20, 2024

The Editor,

The Daily New Nation,

Motijheel, Dhaka.

Dear Sir,

I shall be highly grateful and pleased if you would kindly publish the following letter in your reputed daily.

Yours faithfully.

Khandaker Jabeyiar Ahammed.

Khariala, Ashuganj.

Arsenic Problem in KharUda

In our day to day life we are facing various problems. Today arsenic pollution (contamination) is one of the most alarming problems in our day to day life. Arsenic is a poisonous chemical which is very harmful to health. In the recent months arsenic pollution has become very acute in our locality. This alarming element has been found in a large quantity almost in all the tube-wells in our locality. The local authority has alreacty_painteci red the arsenic affected tube-wells and the safe have been painted green. By drinking arsenic polluted water many people have been suffering from arsenicosis and many are being affected every day. This fatal disease is spreading an reading in the villages like epidemic form. Arsenic poisoning causes many fatal

diseases like sores, acute cough, eye troubles etc. It also causes even cancer in the stomach. This problem has already reached an alarming stage in our large area. The normal life is being greatly hampered. The children are the worst suffers. The news about arsenic problem of our area was publisht,Tin the national dailies. But it is regret that the government has not yet sent any medical team to look after the patients affected by arsenicosis. The government should immediately take concrete steps to check this dangerous pollutfon, make "Proper arrangement for supply pure drinking water with a view to saving the people of our large area.