Hera Environmental, LLC.

Arsenic in well water is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. It occurs naturally in rocks and soil, as well as the water that flows through that rock and soil. Its presence in water may be attributed to industrial uses (ie. wood preservative or in metals, dyes, drugs, and numerous other applications).

The only way to identify its presence in water is to have the water specifically tested for arsenic. Contact our main office directly to schedule your water test for Arsenic.

Yes! Arsenic is a toxic element that increases the risk of terrible health effects after consuming water contaminated by it. A known human carcinogen, it causes cancer of the skin, bladder, lung, kidney, and liver. Linked to the increased risk of cardio-vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy and skin hyper pigmentation, it has also been associated with keratoses and diabetes. Visible symptoms of arsenic poisoning are thickening and discoloration of the skin, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In more severe cases, symptoms may include numbness in the hands or feet, partial paralysis, and blindness.

The exposure pathway for arsenic in residential well water is drinking and cooking. The untreated water may also contaminate from other uses such as bathing, showering, and brushing teeth. Some arsenic can be absorbed into the body through the skin; however, this is not considered a significant source of arsenic exposure by the CDC.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has set an action level of 5 ppb (parts per billion) of arsenic in water for the state of New Jersey.

Yes. We utilize state-of-the-art AdEdge treatment systems. These packaged residential systems, specifically designed for arsenic and other heavy metal treatment, are the accumulation of over two decades of experience. The system utilizes an advanced iron oxide adsorption media AD33 for simple, reliable and cost-effective treatment. There is no comparable technology in its simplicity. Only periodic backwashing is required. We are proud to report that our systems refrain from using regeneration chemicals, salt or additives. Contact our main office directly to schedule an absorption installation system.

Because the media utilizes its high operating capacity and works over a wide range of water quality, its replacement period is typically 2-4 years depending on your specific water chemistry and usage. The spent AD33 media, upon exhaustion, is easily disposed as non-hazardous waste. Point of Use devices treat drinking water at or near the tap, and may be the fastest, simplest means of providing arsenic free water for cooking and drinking. A typical point of use system installs under the sink and uses one or more cartridges to remove contaminants.

Point of entry solutions are used to treat the entire home at the point where the water comes into the house. Our best solution is alumina adsorption using iron oxide-based media. It can be considered a standard form of treatment because it is able to filter all forms of arsenic in one treatment. Contact our main office directly for more detailed information about AdEdge treatment systems or to schedule a system installation.

All water treatment equipment requires service. Whether removing a secondary standard (like iron or manganese) or eliminating coliform bacteria, the importance of proper maintenance is not emphasized strongly enough. Receiving your bill each month, you understand that the cost of water is obvious if your source is a municipal supplier. However, if your water comes from a private well, it does not exclude the need for maintenance on a regular basis. While most homeowners prefer a contracted service plan, we provide appointments on an as needed basis. Contact our main office to schedule an initial installation or supplemental testing.