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This study aims to evaluate groundwater quality and contamination by arsenic and sodium in Multan City, Pakistan.

Sustainable Assessment of Groundwater Quality: Arsenic and Sodium Exposure Risks to Food Safety and Public Health

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This study aims to evaluate groundwater quality and contamination by arsenic and sodium in Multan City, Pakistan.
Collected and analyzed 64 groundwater samples from four urban areas at three depth intervals (100, 200, and 300 ft).
Measured 12 physicochemical parameters and compared results with WHO drinking water guidelines.
Examined depth-dependent variation in arsenic and other properties.
Arsenic levels ranged from 28.75 to 48.75 µg/L, exceeding the WHO recommended limit of 10 µg/L across all depths.
Electrical conductivity in shallow aquifers (100–200 ft) ranged from 323 to 1193 µS/cm, surpassing safety thresholds.
Groundwater quality improved with depth, with 300 ft being the safest source.

Shamim et al. (2026) studied this question.

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