Monthly Archives: September 2017

Source of Copper: Copper is a metal that occurs naturally in rock formations and soil.  It is used to make electrical wiring, pipes and many other common products. The primary route of water co...

Cyclospora in Water Source of Cyclospora: Cyclospora is a single-celled parasite. Outbreaks occur when water sources are contaminated with human feces. Water run-off from land and faulty septic syste...

Giardia in Water Source of Giardia: Giardia are microscopic parasites. Outbreaks occur when water sources are contaminated with human or animal feces. Consuming water or using ice made from water con...

Mercury in Water Source of Mercury: Mercury is a naturally occurring element found in trace amounts in the Erath’s crust. Mercury is used in dental preparations, thermometers, fluorescent lamps...

Benzene in Water Source of Benzene: Benzene is a volatile, clear, liquid used as a gasoline octane booster and in the manufacture of consumer products such as paint, insecticides and cosmetics. Ben...

Acidic Water   Source of Acidic (low pH) Water: pH is an indicator of the acid or alkaline condition of water. The pH scale ranges from 0-14; 7 indicates the neutral point. Water with a pH va...