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    Pretty sure that if rice had any significant amount of arsenic in it, it wouldn't be allowed to be sold. Reducing a quantity that's basically zero by 50% or 80% doesn't really make a difference, because it's still basically zero. Commented Aug 31, 2021 at 6:59
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    there was a recent study done by a University in Ireland and reported in Yahoo News on this subject and actually, it is quite worrying. If you eat rice often, that is. But in any case, it is a very good reason to not recycle the soaking water. Commented Aug 31, 2021 at 7:07
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    "In April 2016, the FDA proposed an action level, or limit, of 100 parts per billion (ppb) for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal." Like I said, basically zero. Unless you're eating multiple kilograms of rice, it's not a big deal. Commented Aug 31, 2021 at 7:16
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    @nick012000 so 125g rice with 100ppb, would be equal to 10% of your 50 μg/L per day. Commented Aug 31, 2021 at 9:03
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    Welcome to SA, Brad! However, I'm afraid that I've -1'd your answer, because you are offering specific food safety advice without linking to a reputable source of this advice. If you can fix your answer to link to advice from recognized food authorities, I (and others) will likely upvote it. Thanks! Commented Aug 31, 2021 at 18:22