MASSACHUSETTS DRINKING WATER PROBABILITY OF ARSENIC AND URANIUM
Massachusetts Drinking Water Standards
State and federal public drinking water standards for Arsenic and Uranium are 0.010 parts per billion and 0.030 ppb respectively. It is highly recommended that all homeowners test their wells to make sure your Massachusetts drinking water is in compliance.
TESTING & TREATING YOUR WATER
Testing is needed to determine if your drinking water is above or below these standards.. Treating the presence of Arsenic and Uranium in water can be more complicated than treating other issues. However, it can be achieved effectively through proven technologies such as reverse osmosis and ion exchange type systems. These technologies are proven to be effective and safe if properly installed and maintained.
Twin Arsenic system with Ozone
THE HEALTH EFFECTS
If you suspect the presence of Arsenic or Uranium in your water, the safest way to avoid health risks is to drink bottled water until your well water is appropriately tested and then treated if necessary.
The potential health effects of Arsenic and Uranium in water are quite scary, but only occur when high levels of the contaminants are consumed. Drinking water with higher levels of Arsenic can lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cardiovascular effects and brain effects. Long term consumption has been shown to increase the risk of certain cancers as well. Chronic exposure to Uranium in drinking water has been linked mostly to kidney damage.
WHAT TO DO NOW
Even if you aren’t in a high probability area, it is important to have your private well water tested. . These contaminants are health risks that cannot be seen, tasted or smelled. Caution is warranted.
