Arsenic
What is Arsenic?
Arsenic is an ordorless, tasteless periodic element. Arsenic appears in drinking water supplies from agricultural and industrial practices or through natural deposits in the earth.
What are the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for Arsenic?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency sets a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for contaminants in public drinking water. The MCL is the maximum concentration that is allowed for public water supplies. For Arsenic, the MCL is 10 ug/L (which is the same as 0.01 mg/L). Arsenic in well water of private well owners is not regulated by the EPA. Home owners are advised to test and, when necessary, treat arsenic in their well water.
What are the potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL?
Those with long-term exposure to high levels of Arsenic could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Adsorption media, ion exchange, or point-of-use (POU) or point-of-entry (POE) treatment using reverse osmosis has been most effective for the removal of Arsenic.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of reverse osmosis water treatment systems here:
What is Arsenic?
Arsenic is an ordorless, tasteless periodic element. Arsenic appears in drinking water supplies from agricultural and industrial practices or through natural deposits in the earth.
What are the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for Arsenic?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency sets a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for contaminants in public drinking water. The MCL is the maximum concentration that is allowed for public water supplies. For Arsenic, the MCL is 10 ug/L (which is the same as 0.01 mg/L). Arsenic in well water of private well owners is not regulated by the EPA. Home owners are advised to test and, when necessary, treat arsenic in their well water.
What are the potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL?
Those with long-term exposure to high levels of Arsenic could experience skin damage or problems with their circulatory system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Adsorption media, ion exchange, or point-of-use (POU) or point-of-entry (POE) treatment using reverse osmosis has been most effective for the removal of Arsenic.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of reverse osmosis water treatment systems here:
Please note: The contaminant listed above is intended for research and informational purposes only. It is not intended to suggest that the listed contaminant is present in your water supply. Only testing by an accredited lab can identify the presence of contaminants in your water supply.
