Arsenate, a compound containing arsenic, is a highly toxic substance. While it's true that arsenic can be found naturally in some soils and groundwater, it's not typically used as a deliberate "venom" for subsoil water. Instead, arsenic contamination in groundwater usually occurs due to natural processes or human activities such as mining, industrial processes, or the use of arsenic-containing pesticides. The presence of arsenic in groundwater can pose serious health risks to humans and animals if consumed in high concentrations over a prolonged period. Chronic exposure to arsenic has been linked to various health problems, including skin lesions, cardiovascular disease, neurological effects, and cancer. Rather than intentionally introducing arsenic into subsoil water, efforts are typically focused on preventing arsenic contamination and mitigating its effects where it already exists.
