Typical Drinking Water Analysis
- Volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds are toxins that can cause a wide variety of harmful health issues. They often make their way into drinking water sources from rainwater runoff and chemical spills.
- The EPA recognizes certain metals that are often found in drinking water to be hazardous or fatal if consumed. They include arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, copper, mercury, selenium and nickel.
- Perchlorates are one of the explosive chemicals found in rocket and missile fuel. Traces are often found in drinking water and ground water in at least 43 states.
- TDS, or Totally Dissolved Solids, are any minerals, salts, or anions that have been dissolved in water; most common are calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chlorides and sulfates.
- Radionuclides are unstable atomic forms of certain elements. Although they often occur naturally in drinking water sources, they can still be harmful if ingested, often increasing the risk of cancer.
