Arsenic IN WATER removal
Arsenic removal from the water supply in your home or business is extremely important for health reasons. It has been linked to cancer of the bladder, lungs, skin, kidney, nasal passages, liver and prostate. Non-cancer effects can include thickening and discoloration of the skin, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. Additionally, it may cause diarrhea, numbness in hands and feet, partial paralysis and blindness.
There are different forms of arsenic in water. The determination of which form will lead to the most effective and safest removal technique. In following, you will need a water test from a certified testing lab to determine which types and quantities. Proper sampling protocol is critical. Arsenic is typically identified as ASIII (Arsenic Three) or ASV (Arsenic Five). The appropriate water filtration technology and approach will be affected by pH and other impurities (competing ions) in the water .
HOW DOES ARSENIC GET INTO WATER SUPPLIES?
When mineral deposits such as rocks containing arsenic erode and dissolve, it enters the water supply. Also, it may enter the groundwater through the discharge of industrial and agricultural waste products. Additionally, if you live in an area previously used for agricultural purposes, residual chemicals may have infiltrated the water supply, Therefore, testing for arsenic, which is odorless and tasteless, is imperative to determine its existence.
Arsenic Removal Tanks
Reverse Osmosis Purification System installed under sink. Basement install optional.
REMOVAL OF ARSENIC IN WATER
Removal technologies include arsenic specific media, Reverse Osmosis membrane technology, coagulation and oxidation. In following, to remove at the point of entry, a system containing arsenic-specific media is installed. The media inside the tanks will “grab” arsenic out of the water. Also, for “point-of-use” drinking water, a reverse osmosis system can be installed to remove arsenic from your water supply
Importantly, for a point of entry system, we recommend a dual tank approach as a safety precaution. It’s almost impossible to pinpoint exactly when that first tank will exhaust as it’s dependent on volume and water chemistry. Having a backup tank is the safest approach for a health threat such as Arsenic.
It is equally important the system be plumbed in with testing ports and maintained properly with appropriate testing intervals. For more information on this, call us for a free consultation.
The H2O Care Difference
H2O Care, Inc., has over 12,000 satisfied customers in the New England region because we understand water problems that are specific to this region and we guarantee our work. Whether the problem is iron, manganese, arsenic, radon, PFAS, hard water or just taste and odor issues, we will determine which type of water softener or water filtration system will work best.
We install many types of home water filtration systems to correct your water quality problems and fulfill your family’s needs. Our on-staff Licensed Plumbers guarantee that our installations are completed with exceptional quality and workmanship. Trained Service Professionals are on call 24/7.