• Nitrate
High levels of Nitrate in drinking water can possibly make people ill. Any Nitrate in your well water can come from a variety of sources such as animal waste, private septic systems,
waste water, polluted storm runoff, fertilizers, and decaying plants. The presence of Nitrate in well water aslo depends upon the geology of the land around your well.
• Bacteria - E, Coli and Coliform
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful bacteria may also be present.
E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes.
• Arsenic
Arsenic enters underground water naturally when mineral deposits such as rocks containing arsenic erode and dissolve. It may also enter the groundwater
through the discharge of industrial and agricultural waste products.
• PFAS - polyfluoroalkyl
Currently there is no solution to the PFAS issue. These contaminates are widely used and long lasting components that break down very slowly over time. There are thousands
of PFAS chemicals in use today. They are found in various consumer, commercial, and industrial products. This makes it challenging to study and assess the potential human
health and environmental risks. We don't currently know how to manage or dispose of PFAS
• Lead and Copper
The most common source of lead contamination occurs due to corrosion of lead containing solder, fixtures and pipe within a building’s plumbing system. This corrosion occurs
when the water has low pH or is acidic, or when the water has a low mineral content. Copper was also commonly used in plumbing systems and is susceptible to corrosion over time
• Hardness
Hard water usually presents itself in the following ways, Spotty and Filmy dishes, Soap that won't lather, scummy hard to clean tubs and showers along with accumulations of
white crust around fuacets, drains and showerheads. The high mineral content of hard water, (high concentrations of calcium and magnesium), is what’s to blame for these experiences
• PH
pH is a measure of how acidic/base water is. The range goes from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. pHs of less than 7 indicate acidity, whereas a pH of greater than 7 indicates
a base. pH is really a measure of the relative amount of free hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in the water.The pH of most drinking-water is within the range 6.5–8.5. Natural waters
can be of lower pH, as a result of, for example, acid rain or higher pH in limestone areas
Water contamination refers to the presence of harmful substances in water, which can make it unsafe to drink or use for any other purpose. Contaminants can come from a variety of sources, including agricultural and industrial pollution, sewage, and natural sources such as minerals and algae. Some common contaminants found in water include bacteria, viruses, parasites, chemicals, and heavy metals. Water contamination can have serious health consequences, including illness, disease, and even death. It is important to regularly test and treat your water to ensure that it is always safe to use.
