Contaminants

We review the proposed EPA Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. The proposed LCRI stated that its primary objective is to protect children and adults from the health effects of lead in drinking water.

Learn more about the EPA’s new Guidance for Developing and Maintaining a Service Line Inventory.

Part of the KnowYourH2O Team philosophy is adherence to the scientific method. We are open to having our existing knowledge and any information we provide examined for the benefit of improving our own knowledge and in turn

Geologist and Professor Dr. Brian Redmond takes a deep dive into the science of Radionuclides and how they can impact drinking water safety.

Is it possible for water to be radioactive? The answer, intriguingly, is yes, but this occurrence is quite rare and typically not a concern for most people.

Our newest team member Samantha explores the hidden dangers in skincare and makeup. As an aspiring esthetician, she sheds light on harmful chemicals in popular brands, their impact on health, and recommends safer choices.

Nitrate-nitrogen (or Nitrite-nitrogen) in groundwater or your drinking water may result from point sources such as sewage discharges and livestock facilities or non-point sources such as fertilized cropland, parks, golf courses, lawn and gardens

There have been a lot of news articles, blog posts, and stories about “Forever Chemicals” and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), but few of these stories really gives you any idea of what to do next.

So, what is the role of the Water Professional during tragic events like the East Palestine train derailment? The main objective is to understand the what, how, why, and current conditions.

Residents in Western Pennsylvania discover Horsehair Worms (Nematodes) in their Well Water.

Info regarding the Ohio, Pennsylvania and Federal Environmental Protection Agencies response to the contamination risks of the Ohio Train Derailment.

An agricultural operation is dependent on not only the health of the livestock, but also the ecosystem of the farm and the area around the agricultural operation, and the farmers health.

Polycythemia vera is a rare blood disorder in which there is an increase in all blood cells, particularly red blood cells, which makes the blood thicker. This can lead to strokes or tissue and organ damage.

While on vacation, I repeatedly heard ads about water contamination at Camp Lejeune and like any other workaholic in the water treatment profession, I had

Animals in the wild are as vulnerable to lead poisoning as humans are. In this article, Chief Naturalist Susan Gallagher describes the impact of lead on an eagle that consumed an animals that was shot with ammunition containing lead pellets.

Even though 60% of the human body is water, the impact of water on health is often overlooked. The primary health concerns with water relate to both quantity and quality.

Despite measures taken by the EPA and many states, lead poisoning is still a serious concern. Lead can be found in old water taps as well as interior and exterior piping.

The following are Top Contaminants generally found in drinking water. The Top Contaminants found in drinking water vary depending on where you live and the source of your drinking water.