Common Waterborne Contaminants

It's bad enough to be able to see, smell, or taste a contaminant. But what if your water looks, smells, and tastes just fine — is it? Not necessarily.

Microbial and organic contaminants cannot always be detected by human senses. You might go years before realizing a problem exists. Many folks never become suspicious until people in the community start to get sick. Water near agricultural areas may contain harmful organic material from pesticide or fertilizer application. Chemicals from pesticides and fertilizers in water may increase cancer risk and reproductive problems, and can impair eye, liver, kidney, and other body functions. Similar problems can result from exposure to water near industrial plants.

Some common waterborne contaminants include:
Aluminum
Ammonia
Arsenic
Barium
Cadmium
Chloramine
Chromium
Copper
Fluoride
Bacteria & Viruses
Lead
Nitrates/Nitrites
Mercury
Perchlorate
Radium
Selenium
Silver
Uranium

Even if you cannot see, taste or smell the contaminants, there are resources available to help you detect and treat the issues. Find a laboratory and/or a local water professional to help you perform a water analysis. http://qoo.ly/e978f

Common Hidden Contaminants
Microbial and organic contaminants can't always be detected by a human's vision, sense of smell or taste. You might go years before realizing a problem exists. Many folks never become suspicious until people in the community start to get sick. Water