Reno tap water may meet legal requirements, but legal federal requirements are not always as high as the personal standards you have for your family. Reno water contaminants like chlorine disinfection byproducts, arsenic, and hardness present health concerns as well as aesthetic issues for your body and your home. Investing in a quality water filtration…
Rural communities in Northern Nevada experience elevated levels of arsenic and other heavy metals in their private wells, putting their health at risk. Frequent testing and high-quality water filters are necessary to ensure the well-being of those living in communities dependent on well water. How Common Is Arsenic in Well Water? Arsenic is relatively common…
Study shows that many household wells need better drinking water treatment and monitoring Outside of Nevada’s bustling cities, private wells are the primary source of drinking water, serving 182,000 people. Yet some of the tested private wells in Nevada are contaminated with levels of heavy metals that exceed federal, state or health-based guidelines, a new…
YOU CAN’T SEE, TASTE OR SMELL ARSENIC Arsenic is a highly toxic metalloid found in the Earth’s crust. Concentrations can be Increased in volcanic areas such as NV or due to human activities like mining and agriculture. OVER TIME, ARSENIC INGESTED AT MINIMAL LEVELS ACCUMULATES TO HIGH LEVELS VIA BIOACCUMULATION. Northern Nevada well water has…
Northern Nevada’s well water has The Highest arsenic levels in the continental US. Even the Reno municipal water supplier has to “blend” its well water with water from the Truckee River to dilute the arsenic amount so it can reach EPA standards. According to the USGS to, 56% percent of our 29,946 wells are known…
Three Stage Whole House arsenic System Stage 1: Arsenic Conversion and removal, iron & odor removal Stage 2: Arsenic and fluoride removal Stage 3: Taste and odor polishing filter This setup will leave the entire home with water that is arsenic free and tastes great. Furthermore, it will pay for itself by removing the iron…
