许多家庭和企业依赖城市供水. 然而, rural areas and some neighborhoods outside city limits use well water for all their drinking, 烹饪, 洗涤需求. Well water comes from a private well on a property. It’s useful great water source; however, it does pose some risks of contaminants. If you rely on well water and have concerns about water contaminants, read on as we discuss what causes contamination of well water.

Chemicals

In today’s world, avoiding chemicals may seem impossible. Even natural sources such as well water face risks from toxins that go into the ground. Let’s look at some different chemicals and how they can affect well water.

Nitrates

Nitrates come from chemical fertilizers and sewage. Once in the body, they become nitrites and can lead to severe health problems, especially in infants. When high levels of nitrites enter a baby’s bloodstream, they slow the carrying of oxygen in the bloodstream, which can lead to methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome). Signs of this serious syndrome include shortness of breath and blue skin. If not caught and properly assessed, it can lead to death.

有机Chemicals

We can find organic chemicals in many everyday items. They get into well water through surface water runoff and waste disposal. Here’s a list of some organic chemicals you may have right in your own home:

• 消毒剂
• 密封剂
• 药品
• 油漆
• 石油产品

Ingesting too much of these chemicals can lead to kidney damage, 肝损伤, and problems with the circulatory and nervous systems.

Microorganisms

Microorganisms make their home in well water when rain and snow wash them into the ground. 这些生物可以携带细菌和病毒. If you drink too much of them, your body may react with gastrointestinal issues and infections.

重金属

Heavy metals can leach into well water through pipes that may flow from the following areas:

• 房子
• 采矿作业
• 炼油厂
• 电子产品制造商
• 废物处理
• 天然矿藏

Anywhere there are pipelines, there’s a risk of heavy metals in the water. High levels can cause intestinal, kidney, and 肝损伤 and may lead to anemia or cancer.

Fluoride

Many cities purposely add fluoride to their water supplies to prevent tooth decay. 虽然它确实能保持牙齿强壮, studies show that fluoride might also lead to skeletal fluorosis, 引起骨痛的综合症. Well water isn’t safe from fluoride, since runoff water can cause the fluoride to enter the well.

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