What are the potential Health Effects with ingesting Arsenic in water?
Potential health effects include several types of cancer, skin abnormalities, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and nervous system impacts. Should I continue to use my water if arsenic is found above the MCL? The answer is no for drinking water consumption. Also, do not boil water as a method of treatment because this will result in increased arsenic levels. What steps can I take to reduce Arsenic levels in my water? Short Term: purchase bottled water. Long Term: 1.) Connect to public water 2.) Well replacement 3.) Water Treatment: Point of Entry Treatment System (POET) or Point of Use (POU) Treatment System such as oxidation, followed by ion exchange, and reverse osmosis. 4.) Contact your local Health Agency and a Water Treatment Professional. If you install a water treatment system, be sure to conduct another test after the water has been treated to verify that the system is working effectively. Two prominent organizations can help you decide which type of water treatment system is b
