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Arsenic Filters

The Kinetico Arsenic Guard dual-tank filtration system reduces arsenic levels in your water supply. This system directs your water supply to the cartridge filter first to remove sediments and then the water passes in and out of the first media tank for the initial removal of arsenic. Water from the first tank is then sent to the second media tank for additional contact polishing of trace amounts of arsenic.

Does Your Home’s Water Contain Arsenic?

Arsenic is a semi-metal, naturally occurring element in rocks and soil that may be introduced into the water supply as a by-product of certain agricultural and industrial processes including certain fertilizers and animal feeding operations. Typically, higher levels of arsenic are found in groundwater sources for drinking water. However, the presence of arsenic in your home’s water supply should is not acceptable at any level.

The Risk of Arsenic in Drinking Water

When present in drinking water, arsenic can cause skin damage and discoloration, Arsenic Removal from Water- Arsenic Water Filters- Clearwater Systemsnervous system disorders, circulatory system issues, numbness in hands and feet, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and blindness. In addition, those who ingest water contaminated with arsenic are at an increased risk of cancer, including malignant tumors on skin and lungs, cancer of the bladder, kidney, liver, and prostate.

Arsenic in Water Is:

  • Odorless
  • Tasteless
  • Colorless
  • Potentially harmful at high levels

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – which has set a maximum contaminant level of 10 parts per billion (ppb) – reports that groundwater sources, including wells, are more likely to have increased levels of arsenic than the surface and municipal water supplies.

The two types most commonly found in water include arsenic III (the dissolved or ionic form) and arsenic V (particulate).

How to Remove Arsenic from Water

In order to remove arsenic or other contaminants from your home’s water, you’ll need a custom water filtration system specific to your water’s supply needs. Before purchasing any type of arsenic water filter, it’s essential to get a qualified water analysis from a dependable source like Clearwater Systems to get an understanding of your water.

Whole House Arsenic Water Filter

If your water contains arsenic, in particular, arsenic III, a Clearwater Systems whole-house arsenic filtration system will oxidize and eliminate it, protecting the well being of you and your family. If you are interested in discovering what’s in your home’s water, schedule a free water test today or contact us for more information!