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Possible Health Effects of Polluted or Contaminated Water |
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Below is a list of just some of the possible health effects related to heavy metal and/or organic chemical contamination of your private well water:
Note: Consult your physician for any medical concerns you might have
regarding water contaminants. Our company does not provide advice on
health issues.
Heavy Metals & Nitrogen-Containing Chemicals
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Arsenic
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Malignant tumors on skin and in lungs; adverse affects to the nervous system;
may cause disorientation
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Lead
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Damage to the nervous system, kidneys, reproductive systems; learning disability in children
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Mercury
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Effects the kidney and nervous system
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Nitrate/Nitrite
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Potential poisoning in infants, elderly and immune-compromised
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Organic Chemicals
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Atrazine
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Affects nervous, respiratory systems, heart and liver; possible carcinogen
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Benzene
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Associated with cancer, leukemia and anemia
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Ethylbenzene
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Effects eyes, upper respiratory system, effects nervous system, liver and kidneys
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Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether
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Irritant to respiratory system and mucous membranes, possible carcinogen
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Toluene
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Narcosis, irritation to eyes and respiratory system, affects nervous system, liver and kidneys
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Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
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Affects central nervous system and loss of coordination, possible carcinogen
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Trichloroethylene (TCE)
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Affects central nervous system and confirmed animal carcinogen
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Trihalomethanes
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May effect central nervous system, muscles and reproductive system,
possible carcinogen
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Xylene
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Mucous membrane irritant, lung congestion, effects the liver and kidneys
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