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,...
by Harrison Turner | Jan 31, 2023 | Element Contaminants
Barium Barium is a silvery-white metal, which does not occur in nature in its elemental form but in a number of compounds. The two most common compounds include barium sulfate and barium carbonates, which are often found in underground deposits. Barium compounds are...
by Harrison Turner | Jan 31, 2023 | Element Contaminants
Arsenic Arsenic is a naturally occurring element widely present in the environment. All humans are exposed to low levels of arsenic on a daily basis from food, water and air.It’s important to have water tested for arsenic because it imparts no odor, taste, or...
by Harrison Turner | Jan 30, 2023 | Element Contaminants
Aluminum Aluminum is the third most common element that makes up about eight percent of the Earth’s surface ; so, it is not surprising that it can show up in groundwater . While aluminum is naturally occurring , there are a variety of other ways it can work its way...
