How to test your well water for coliform bacteria - the invisible danger
Posted by James Layton onTips for using the Health Metric Coliform Bacteria Test Kit
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Posted by James Layton onPets and Heavy Metals in Water
Posted by James Layton onAre heavy metals bad for my pets? We all are concerned about the safety of the water we drink. Our pets, like us, need safe drinking water to live a happy, healthy life. Our pets should be given the same high quality water that we drink. Heavy metal contamination of...
All about Chromium contamination
Posted by James Layton onChromium is a natural element that is found in in the Earth’s crust. In humans and animals, trace amounts are essential for glucose, fat and protein metabolism by magnifying the action of insulin. Industries that release chromium to the environment include metal processing, tannery facilities, chromate production, stainless steel welding,...
All about Cadmium contamination
Posted by James Layton onCadmium is a heavy metal of major environmental and health concern. It occurs naturally in the earth's crust. The highest concentration of cadmium in nature is found in sedimentary rock. Sedimentary rock formations are associated with the formation of underground water supplies. Cadmium is used in various industrial activities. Cadmium...
All about arsenic contamination
Posted by James Layton onArsenic is a natural element that is found in low concentrations just about everywhere in nature. Environmental pollution by arsenic can be due to soil erosion into lakes, rivers and streams, man-made dumping and industrial spills. Arsenic has been used widely in insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, algicides, sheep dips, wood preservatives,...
Lead in Drinking Water
Posted by James Layton onLead is a naturally occurring bluish-gray metal found in small amounts in the Earth’s crust. Although lead occurs naturally in the environment, activities such as burning of fossil fuels, mining, and manufacturing contribute to the release of lead. Lead has many different industrial, agricultural uses. It is used in the...
What are the health effects of heavy metals?
Posted by James Layton onAdults, children and pets can be exposed to small amounts of heavy metals through food, water and air. Each heavy metal is different in how it affects our bodies. Age and health matters too. Young children and people with a weak immune system are most at risk to heavy metal...