Stay Safe by Removing Inorganic Contaminants from Your Heyburn, Idaho Water Supply

23 Apr Stay Safe by Removing Inorganic Contaminants from Your Heyburn, Idaho Water Supply

Several inorganic contaminants may be found in the water supply of your Heyburn, Idaho home. While some of these contaminants may be purposefully added to your water supply in order to provide certain health benefits, most need to be removed from your water supply in order to prevent health problems or other complications from developing.

While there are many different categories of contaminants that can be found in your Heyburn water supply, the category of inorganic contaminants is among the largest. Some of the most common inorganic contaminants found in water include the following.

Arsenic

A highly toxic heavy metal, arsenic can lead to a number of serious problems when it is consumed in excess over a long period of time. Some of the health concerns associated with arsenic consumption include damage to the bladder, heart, kidney, liver and lungs. Arsenic can also cause harm to the circulatory system and the nervous system, while arsenic exposure has also been linked to many forms of cancer.

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Fluoride

Fluoride is purposely added to many city water supplies in order to promote dental health. While the EPA has set drinking water standards that limit the amount of fluoride that can be added to the water supply, each community is responsible for deciding whether or not to add it to their water. People who consume water containing Fluoride amounts in excess to the recommended amount may develop bone disease over time. In addition, too much Fluoride can actually have a negative effect on the teeth, particularly in children under the age of nine. In fact, it can result in a condition known as dental fluorosis, which may result in brown staining or pitting of the teeth.

Lead

Despite the fact that lead pipes and plumbing fittings have been banned since 1998, lead can still leach into water from the plumbing still contained in older buildings. Children and pregnant women may experience a number of different health conditions resulting from lead exposure. Negative effects include damage to the nervous system, impaired hearing, learning disabilities and impaired formation and function of blood cells.

In addition to these contaminants, some other examples of inorganic contaminants that can be found in your Heyburn water supply include:

• Antimony
• Asbestos
• Barium
• Beryllium
• Cadmium
• Chromium
• Copper
• Cyanide
• Lead
• Mercury

To learn more about these and other contaminants, contact Pump Service Idaho today!