Will filtering my water (reverse osmosis, charcoal filtration, etc.) remove the Dacthal®?
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) does not support treatment devices as a long-term safe alternate water source. Devices might not be maintained properly, especially should a house change hands, and could cause more health concerns from bacterial contamination and colonization of the device. Also, filtering devices may give a false sense of security to wellowners. The DEQ Drinking Water and Radiological Protection Division can discuss this issue in more detail. Is there a risk of using contaminated water in humidifiers? If contaminated water were to be aerosolized in a humidifier, any risk associated with inhaling that aerosol is minimal. The exposure route of primary concern is oral (eating or drinking). Is there a risk to children from swimming in area lakes/rivers? At the concentrations seen in the Coloma Township area, there is no risk posed to children or adults swimming in area waters. The Groundwater Household Use Screening Level (GHUSL), which is protective of body
