Where Does Arsenic Come From?
Though you may know it from murder mysteries, arsenic is actually a naturally occurring element in rocks and soil. As water flows underground, it can erode nearby bedrock and release the arsenic deposits into the water. As a result, arsenic contamination is most common in well water. Drinking a single cup of arsenic-contaminated water may have few effects, but long-term exposure can lead to chronic health problems. Since arsenic is tasteless and odorless, the best way to determine if your water is contaminated is by performing a professional water test. Advanced Water Treatment will test your water for arsenic and help you find a solution.
Point-Of-Use Arsenic Treatment
Thankfully, if arsenic is found in your water supply, there are many ways to deal with it. While there are many different types of filters, they all tend to fall into a category known as “point-of-use treatment”. Point-of-use treatments place a single filter on your most commonly used tap in order to remove arsenic from the water used for drinking and cooking. Specific point-of-use filters range from reverse osmosis filters that block arsenic particles from passing through microscopic pores, to adsorptive media filters that trap arsenic using negatively-charged particles. Advanced Water Treatment is ready to help you decide what faucets to treat and filters to use, so you can keep yourself and your loved ones protected.
Contact Us Today
If you would like to test for arsenic in your water supply or need help deciding if point-of-use water treatment is the right choice for you, Advanced Water Treatment is here to help. Contact us at 218-348-1152, or fill out the form below, for more information and a free quote.