Determinación de arsénico en aguas subterráneas del corregimiento el llanito (Barrancabermeja –Santander) utilizando la técnica absorción atómica acoplado a un sistema de inyección de flujo (FIAS)

Abstract

Arsenic is considered a toxic substance that generates public health problems in water consumption. Groundwater due to its vulnerability to different geochemical processes, which are potentialized by mining activity, burning fossil fuels and improper waste management; They are affected by this substance. Taking into account the incidence of industrial and agricultural practices in the El Llanito District of the Municipality of Barrancabermeja of the Department of Santander, where its population is supplied with water directly from artisanal wells to meet their basic needs, it was the site selected to assess the quality of the water and its possible arsenic contamination. The method used for arsenic analysis was Atomic Absorption-Hydride Generation coupled to a flow injection system (FIAS) which was implemented and validated. The study was conducted in the CDMB water and soil laboratory.