WATER CONTAMINANTS & YOUR HEALTH

Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)

Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE)is primarily used as a fuel additive. Safe Home offers a few kits that provide drinking water testing for Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) in city and well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name: Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) What it is and Where it Comes From: …

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Orthophosphate

Orthophosphate

ORTHOPHOSPHATE Orthophosphate is added to municipal water supplies to prevent leaching of harmful materials from concrete water lines. Safe Home offers a couple of kits that provide drinking water testing for orthophosphate in city water or well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name: Orthophosphate What it is and Where it Comes From: Orthophosphates …

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2-Chloroethanol

2-Chloroethanol 2-Chloroethanol is a colorless liquid has a pleasant ether-like odor. Safe Home offers a few kits that provide drinking water testing for 2-Chloroethanol in city and well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name: 2-Chloroethanol What it is and Where it Comes From: 2-Chloroethanol is a chemical compound with the formula HOCH2CH2Cl …

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Tannin/Lignin

Tannin/Lignin

TANNIN/LIGNIN Tannins & Lignins can cause bad odors and discoloration in a raw-water supply. Corrective treatments can result in unhealthy levels of disinfection byproducts. Safe Home offers a few kits that provide drinking water testing for tannin/lignin in city or well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name: Tannin/Lignin What it is and …

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TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)

TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)

TDS (TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS) Dissolved Solids cannot be seen with the human eye, but they can be measured. Safe Home offers several kits that provide drinking water testing for total dissolved solids (TDS) in city water and well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name: TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) What it is and …

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cis-1,2-Dichloroethene

cis-1,2-Dichloroethene cis-1,2-Dichloroethene is a highly flammable, colorless liquid with a sharp, harsh odor. Safe Home offers a few kits that provide drinking water testing for cis-1,2-Dichloroethene in city and well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name: cis-1,2-Dichloroethene What it is and Where it Comes From: 1,2-Dichloroethene, commonly called 1,2-dichloroethylene or 1,2-DCE, is …

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Turbidity

Turbidity

TURBIDITY Water high in Turbidity can contribute to buildup in our plumbing. Safe Home offers a few kits that provide drinking water testing for turbidity in city water or well water supplies. Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles Parameter Name: Turbidity What it is and Where it Comes From: Turbidity is the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large …

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