Monthly Archives: September 2017

Nitrate in Water Source of Nitrate: Nitrate (NO3) is naturally occurring in nature and is formed during decomposition of proteins, manure wastes, urine, and from other nitrogen-containing compounds...

Synthetic Organic Chemicals in Water Source of Organic Chemicals: Organic chemicals contaminants include pesticides and herbicides (synthetic organic chemicals), disinfection by-products (DBPs), poly...

  PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) are highly toxic synthetic chemicals commonly used to manufacture teflon cookware, carpet, clothing, pizza boxes and airpor...

Source of Prescription Drugs: A vast array of pharmaceuticals including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones have been found in the drinking water supplies. Over the coun...

Source of Pesticides: The term "pesticide" includes all chemicals that are used to kill or control pests. This includes herbicides (weeds), insecticides (insects), fungicides (fungi), nematicides (n...

  Source of Uranium: Uranium (U) is a naturally occurring radioactive metallic element. Small amounts of uranium are present in certain types of soils and rocks, especially granite. Uranium brea...