by Harrison Turner | Jan 31, 2023 | Element Contaminants
Iron Iron is one of the most common elements making up the earth’s crust, so it’s easy to understand why iron occurs in groundwater. Water is known as the “universal solvent”, meaning it dissolves anything it comes into contact with. So as water percolates through...
by Harrison Turner | Jan 31, 2023 | Element Contaminants
Copper What Is It? Water can be a significant source of copper intake depending upon the geographic location, water character, water temperature, and the presence of copper pipes. Copper is a metal found in natural deposits as ores containing other elements. It is...
by Harrison Turner | Jan 31, 2023 | Element Contaminants
Chromium Chromium is a naturally occurring metal that can be found in rocks soils and plants. It has various industrial applications and is also used as a dietary supplement. Industrial uses include chrome plating, production of steel and other alloys , additive to...
by Harrison Turner | Jan 31, 2023 | Element Contaminants
Calcium Calcium is a mineral, which exists in soil and rock formations such as limestone, dolomite and gypsum. Calcium is present in groundwater depending on the rock formation in the area. While calcium is a mineral needed by the body, drinking water contributes only...
by Harrison Turner | Jan 31, 2023 | Element Contaminants
Cadmium Cadmium is a soft bluish-white metal that is somewhat rare; is naturally occurring in solids and geological formations and usually found in combination with other elements such as oxygen, chlorine or sulfur. It is mainly produced as a by-product from mining,...
