Arsenic and Drinking Water | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
2019年3月1日 · Whether across the U.S. or around the world, the USGS helps measure and monitor drinking water supplies for contaminants like arsenic. For example, dangerously high …
Arsenic in Well Water: What You Need to Know - Wellowner.org
How does arsenic get into well water? A primary source of arsenic to drinking water wells is from water flowing through arsenic-rich rocks and soil. It can be further released into the …
Arsenic - World Health Organization (WHO)
2022年12月7日 · There are a number of options to reduce levels of arsenic in drinking-water. Substitute high-arsenic sources, such as groundwater, with low-arsenic, microbiologically safe …
Arsenic and Your Private Well - Washington State Department of …
How can I reduce my exposure to arsenic from my well? There are several ways to reduce your exposure to arsenic in your well water. Each alternative has advantages and disadvantages to …
Arsenic in Well Water - MN Dept. of Health
2024年10月18日 · Arsenic occurs naturally in rocks and soil across Minnesota and can dissolve into groundwater. Drinking water that contains arsenic can increase your risk of cancer and …
Toxicity of arsenic to humans is well known, and ingestion of as little as 100 milligrams (mg) can result in severe poisoning. Amounts in water are normally much lower, but low concentrations …
Study Estimates about 2.1 Million People using Wells High in Arsenic
2017年10月18日 · A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 2.1 million people in the U.S. may be getting their drinking …
There are several treatment methods that can remove arsenic from drinking water including reverse osmosis and anion exchange systems. There are also a few considerations that need …
How does arsenic get in your well water? Arsenic in groundwater can come from natural sources (volcanic rock or soil), industrial processes (mining or smelting) or historical use of arsenic …
Arsenic is introduced into water through the dissolution of rocks, minerals and ores, from industrial effluents, including mining wastes, and via atmospheric deposition (IPCS, 1981; …