This is a brief list of contaminants for which we required to test by law. For more information about which tests are required for your home, refer to your County Parameters Checklist or contact our main office to schedule a PWTA.
| |
Information |
Effects |
Treatment |
Coliform
(E. coli) |
Rare but sometimes lethal |
Stomach aches, vomiting, cramps, and gastrointestinal problems |
UV Light |
| Nitrates |
Disable a child's ability to absorb oxygen into the blood causing "blue baby" syndrome |
Infants who consume water containing nitrates may become seriously ill and, if untreated, die |
Ion Exchanger |
| Iron |
Stains hair and clothing and leaves green rings in the sink and tubs |
Not generally considered a health problem in drinking water |
Water Softener |
| Manganese |
Causes brownish water and stains clothing and bathtubs |
Not generally considered a health problem in drinking water |
Water Softener |
| pH |
Low pH water is acidic and could eat away at the plumbing system |
Acidic water leaches metals such as lead or copper from the plumbing into the drinking water |
Neutralizer |
| VOC's |
VOCs include benzene, dioxin, and carbon tetrachloride and more than 50 other chemicals |
Litany of health problems caused by these compounds: includes increased risk of cancer,
reproductive problems, or liver and kidney damage |
State Funded Program Carbon Filter |
| Lead |
A soft and heavy, toxic and malleable poor metal |
Children: mental and physical development delays, learning disabilities.
Adults: kidney problems and high blood pressure |
Water Softener |
| Arsenic |
Arsenic and many of its compounds are especially potent poisons |
Skin damage, circulatory problems, or increased cancer risk |
Oxidizing Filter |
