Arsenic (AS) can cause or contribute to numerous health issues in humans and animals. It may occur naturally and is a tasteless, odorless and colorless contaminant. Some activities that could also have left residuals include apple orchard spraying, coal ash disposal, and pressure treated wood. However, there are effective methods for removing arsenic from drinking water. For information about AS in ground water in Michigan, see the link at https://www.michiganpublic.org/environment-arsenic-in-michigan
The two primary forms are Arsenic III (AS III) and Arsenic V (AS V). Removal of this contaminant is not complex, but it does require a water treatment professional who understands all of the underlying issues and water chemistry. In SE Michigan there are many different communities, each with their own particular water chemistry profiles.
WATER TESTING & ANALYSIS
Having a relevant water test and analysis, including parameters that can negatively impact arsenic removal media is critical. pH can significantly affect media performance along with other competing ions. These include Iron, Manganese, Hardness, Sulfate, Phosphate, Silica, Total Dissolved Solids, Suspended Solids and Hydrogen Sulfide. Once you know the water quality, then solid recommendations can be made by the water professional. Also, a consideration can be made between point-of-entry (whole home) and point-of- use (individual locations) options
Water usage estmate & other information
Determining water usage is also critical to designing an effective arsenic in water removal system that will have the proper capacity. Key information would include well pump size, well pump flow rate and size of the incoming water line. Other information includes number of residents in the home, the number of bathrooms, space availability for equipment installation, electrical availability and water discharge location or restrictions, among others.
See link for more information on removal of arsenic at: https://www.reynoldswater.com/clearStream-arsenic-removal.
In summary, finding Arsenic in well water may first come as a shock, however , if you are contemplating buying a home that has it, a safe, effective system can be installed to eliminate this problem.
Reynolds Water Conditioning has been installing and servicing water softening and filtration systems since 1931. Each system is tailored to meet the specific needs of each homeowner or business owner. To reach us, call 800-572-9575 or email us at greatwater@reynoldswater.com.
