The arsenic bomb

We the people of the Gangetic delta of this subcontinent have more to fear the "arsenic bomb" rather than any "Atom or Hydrogen Bomb'. Arsenic leaching into our subsoil water will slowly but surely lead to higher incidence of cancer and other associated fatalities for human beings.
Chances of birds and animals being wiped out due to these fatal infections are also there.
A recent newspaper report (Sept:01) presents a frightening scenario for our young generation, who may have to face its vicious effects later.
Globally, about 140 million people are at risk in Asia and Africa! This dismal observation by Allan Smith of the University of California, Berkley, is worthy of repetition. He said: "I don't know of one government agency which has given this the priority it deserves". May be we are too busy quibbling over political and trade issues to visualise this dismal future that lies ahead for us!
Maybe, we should seriously consider the alternative for using untreated well water as the main source of potable and daily use water. The CTG should take up this grave national issue and marshal the needed resources for research and study on a priority basis, and not wait for the elected government's coming into office. For this vital need, the government, NGOs and all concerned should jointly appeal to the international donors to help us in this important matter!
It is unfortunate that wells are our primary potable water source all over the country. The need is installing and operating technically viable de-arsenification plants all over the country. It is a huge task, and needs a gigantic effort to implement it. Should we not commit ourselves to containing this vital problem facing us?