Dialogue Between Two Friends on Arsenic Pollution

Dialogue between two friends on arsenic pollution

Zafi: Hello Zarif, how are you?

Zarif: I am fine and what about you?

Zafi: I am also fine. But where are you coming from?

Zarif: I went to a seminar on arsenic problem, and the remedy of it was its main focus.

Zafi: Actually I have no idea about arsenic. Could you please let me know about it?

Zarif: Oh, yes! Arsenic is a very poisonous chemical. It exists mostly in tube well water. Nowadays it has become a serious problem in our country.

Zafi: Oh, I see. But how does it affect people?

Zarif: When people drink the arsenic contaminated tube well water, they get affected by this poison.   

Zafi: What harm can it cause to human body?

Zarif: It causes many health hazards. The affected people gradually become sick and at one stage they embrace death.

Zafi: Oh, my god! I think immediate measures should be taken to stop the menace. How can we get rid of this problem? 

Zarif: People should be made aware of arsenic and its dangers. People should be advised not to drink arsenic contaminated water.

Zafi: Do you know which part of our country is most affected by arsenic?

Zarif: Yes, it is North Bengal which is most affected by this poison.

Zafi: Thank you very much for making me understand the matter. I see it is a serious problem in our country.

Zarif: You are most welcome. You are right absolutely.