| | Arsenic Water FiltersOne of the common threats to drinking water in the US is arsenic, which can be found in drinking water as a result of natural or human actions. Arsenic is commonly found in the rock formations beneath ground where water sources originate but they can also be found in water on the surface as well. The many different causes of arsenic in water make it difficult to ultimately determine the root cause. Anything from animal fertilizer to treated wood products can result in increased levels of arsenic in drinking water. The threat from arsenic is pretty similar whether you get your water from a well or public water supply. One way to ensure that your family is not drinking water with high levels of this dangerous element is to install an arsenic filter on your water faucet. There are many different arsenic filter models available which range from those which simply screw into your existing faucet to units that are installed at your water main, to provide arsenic filtration for all of the water entering your home. You can view some of the most high quality arsenic water filter models Above this article Arsenic is a semi-metal element, it is very hard to detect in your water unless you test for it as it is odorless and tasteless. It enters your water from natural sources as it is found in rocks, soil, plants and animals. It can also come from fertilizers, copper smelting, coal burning and mining If you live near an agriculture area it would be a good idea to get your water tested for arsenic. The current standards that the EPA has set for arsenic is 10 parts per billon.
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Exposure to arsenic through your drinking water can pose severe health risks for you and your family. Arsenic is a notoriously poisonous metalloid, which may enter into the supply of drinking water, through natural means or through industrial wastes. No matter what the form of arsenic you are exposed to, you need to take various preventive measures for protection from the ill effects of arsenic poisoning. Arsenic is a natural element that is found in the earth's crust and as such, the element can seep into the water of the area and contaminate the drinking water. If you live in an area where the natural sources of arsenic is known to be high, you should get the water of your region tested to find out for sure if you are exposed to the dangers of arsenic contamination. Since arsenic is tasteless and odorless, you shall not be able to make out if the water contains the contaminant. Contact your regional public health office to conduct the test. In addition, testing for arsenic in your urine shall also help to indicate recent exposure to arsenic. If the results prove that your water is indeed contaminated, you need to find ways that shall help you to minimize the risk of arsenic poisoning through drinking water. The health effects of arsenic poisoning and its symptoms When you consume drinking water containing arsenic, the toxin flows through your bloodstream and is distributed throughout the body. The results of a Canadian Research Institute on the effects of arsenic poisoning shows that exposure to very high levels of arsenic over a lifetime can increase your risk of bladder, liver and lung cancer. Exposure to arsenic over years or decades may cause a number of diseases like decreased production of blood cells, abnormal heart beat, damage of blood vessels, numbness in hands and feet and discoloration of the skin. Chronic arsenic poisoning is different from long term poisoning and the effects can vary from individual to individual and from one geographical location to another. The effects of acute or short term arsenic poisoning includes oesophageal and abdominal pain, bloody "rice water" diarrhea, vomiting, muscle cramps, weakness and flushing of the skin and in some cases even the loss of movement and sensory responses. In case of acute poisoning, Chelation therapy may be effective. But it should not be used to cure long term arsenic poisoning. In long-term arsenic poisoning, the effects that are first noticeable are the changes in the skin pigmentation and then hyperkeratosis. Cancer sets in later and sometimes it shall take as long as a decade for the deadly disease to manifest itself. Arsenic is also known to cause the "black foot disease", though the finding on this is not exhaustive. In addition, studies have revealed that children and pregnant women are at greater risk from arsenic poisoning. Thus, it is important that you take adequate measures to purify the water so that the toxin does not enter your system. Safety measures to avoid arsenic poisoning
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