Dermal Absorption of Inorganic Arsenic from Water

Abstract

The question of the potential for exposure to inorganic arsenic in water through dermal contact is important when providing guidance about treatment options to private well owners. If dermal contact with the water is an exposure route of concern, then whole house treatment is required, while if only oral exposure is considered, then treatment at the kitchen tap will be sufficient. For this reason, a review of the available information on absorption of inorganic arsenic from water via the dermal route was undertaken.