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Well water safety
Many people living without municipal water sources they will have bored or drilled wells to supply themselves with water. Those sources being from the ground can often times be filled with unknown and unwanted contaminants.
Contaiminants and health concerns
Heavy Metals
Heavy Metals
Heavy Metals
Issues that concern heavy metals in well water sources are normally discovered by staining on fixtures or whites in the laundry. At a low level this my not seem like a large concern for some, but even without staining heavy metals can still be present. This can just cause even more surface level issues like discoloring light colored hair
Issues that concern heavy metals in well water sources are normally discovered by staining on fixtures or whites in the laundry. At a low level this my not seem like a large concern for some, but even without staining heavy metals can still be present. This can just cause even more surface level issues like discoloring light colored hair or clothes. However, more serious health issues with your liver, kidneys, intestines and even some cancers can be caused by contamination in your well water source.
Acidic Water
Heavy Metals
Heavy Metals
Another common issue with well water is low pH causing the water to become very acidic. Acidic water likes to attack metals on the house and cause them to break down prematurely. Faucets, Hose bibs, toilets, etc.. all of these items in a household can see corrosion build up and this over time will destroy either their function or even spr
Another common issue with well water is low pH causing the water to become very acidic. Acidic water likes to attack metals on the house and cause them to break down prematurely. Faucets, Hose bibs, toilets, etc.. all of these items in a household can see corrosion build up and this over time will destroy either their function or even spring leaks throughout the house. Both eventually being very costly or dangerous for a home owner. Other health issues from the consumption of low pH water is digestive issues such as acid reflux or heartburn on a less seriously case or even the failure of organs on a more serious note.
Toxins
Heavy Metals
Toxins
While an contaminate in your water is not good for you, some can be more deadly and dangerous than others. Another heavier and more serious problem encountered in well water from time to time is arsenic, lead, radon, and other stronger toxic items. These problems will bring the biggest and more immediate health risks to an individual. The
While an contaminate in your water is not good for you, some can be more deadly and dangerous than others. Another heavier and more serious problem encountered in well water from time to time is arsenic, lead, radon, and other stronger toxic items. These problems will bring the biggest and more immediate health risks to an individual. They will cause chronic toxic damage to liver, kidneys, intestines similarly to lesser feared metals like iron, manganese, etc. Radon is a direct known risk for developing lung cancer as well, and arsenic can even lead to skin, lung, bladder, and kidney cancers.