Arsenic
Arsenic in well water is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. The only way to identify its presence in water is to have the water specifically tested for arsenic by the State of Maine.
Arsenic is a toxic element that can increase the likelihood of health problems in people who drink water contaminated with it. Arsenic is a known human carcinogen that causes cancer of the skin, bladder, lungs, kidneys and liver. It also causes increased risk of cardiovascular disease, peripheral neuropathy, skin hyperpigmentation and diabetes. Major exposure occurs when drinking or cooking with contaminated water. Additional exposure may occur when showering, bathing and brushing teeth.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has the arsenic limit set for drinking water at 10ppb (parts per billion) or 0.010 mg/l milligrams per liter).
There are several ways of removeing arsenic from well water. Due to environmental concerns, we reommend using a non-backwahing arsenic removal system. Arsenic Removal System.
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