Posts by The Scientists At Xperiential Laboratories
What Is Lead And How Does It Get In My Water?
This is the second in a continuing series where we’ll take a look at the sources, health effects, and analysis of specific contaminants that we test for at Xperiential Laboratories. This time: lead. What Is Lead And How Does It Get In My Water? Lead is a metal that occurs naturally and which has found…
Read MoreWhy Is My Water Black?
Unlike brown water, covered in our recent blog post, those experiencing black water often report this discoloration to be more consistent, rather than seasonal or on-again, off-again. Causes of Black Water Black water is commonly caused by high levels of mineral contaminants, particularly magnesium or combined iron and magnesium, in your water. Black water may…
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I Have Arsenic In My Water?
What Is Arsenic And How Does It Get In My Water? Arsenic is a metal that is found naturally in rocks and minerals all over the world. Arsenic has many commercial uses in industry and agriculture and was once widely used in pesticides and rat poisons. Arsenic contamination of drinking water is often caused by…
Read MoreWhy Is My Water Brown?
Causes Of Brown Water Brown water is commonly caused by one of the following: Sediment, rust, or minerals dislodged from water mains or even your hot water heater Water main breaks or construction Corroding pipes. Particularly common with iron and lead pipes Spring hydrant flushing. In many areas of the country, with the spring thaw…
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