• 909-548-4900
Ampac USA Logo
  • HOME
  • PRODUCTS
  • INDUSTRIES
  • SOLUTIONS
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT US
Menu
  • HOME
  • PRODUCTS
  • INDUSTRIES
  • SOLUTIONS
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT US
Home Water Filter

The Case for Universal Screening of Private Well Water Quality in the U.S. and Testing Requirements to Achieve It: Evidence from Arsenic

Sammy Farag by Sammy Farag
June 21, 2018
in Water Filter
0
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Yan Zheng; Flanagan, S. V.

Environmental Health Perspectives, 125 (8):085002; 10.1289/EHP629 2017

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:The 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulates >170,000 public water systems to protect health, but not >13 million private wells. State and local government requirements for private well water testing are rare and inconsistent; the responsibility to ensure water safety remains with individual households. Over the last two decades, geogenic arsenic has emerged as a significant public health concern due to high prevalence in many rural American communities.

OBJECTIVES:We build the case for universal screening of private well water quality around arsenic, the most toxic and widespread of common private water contaminants. We argue that achieving universal screening will require policy intervention, and that testing should be made easy, accessible, and in many cases free to all private well households in the United States, considering the invisible, tasteless, odorless, and thus silent nature of arsenic.

DISCUSSION:Our research has identified behavioral, situational and financial barriers to households managing their own well water safety, resulting in far from universal screening despite traditional public health outreach efforts. We observe significant socioeconomic disparities in arsenic testing and treatment when private water is unregulated. Testing requirements can be a partial answer to these challenges.

CONCLUSIONS:Universal screening, achieved through local testing requirements complemented by greater community engagement targeting biologically and socioeconomically vulnerable groups, would reduce population arsenic exposure greater than any promotional efforts to date. Universal screening of private well water will identify the dangers hidden in America’s drinking water supply and redirect attention to ensure safe water among affected households. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP629

The post The Case for Universal Screening of Private Well Water Quality in the U.S. and Testing Requirements to Achieve It: Evidence from Arsenic appeared first on Facts About Water.

Source: Water Feed

Tags: RO
Previous Post

Variability in the chemistry of private drinking water supplies and the impact of domestic treatment systems on water quality

Next Post

A Progress Report on Efforts to Address Lead by Public School Districts

Sammy Farag

Sammy Farag

Next Post

A Progress Report on Efforts to Address Lead by Public School Districts

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected test

  • 23.8k Followers
  • 99 Subscribers
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Tips To Hire A Local Plumber To Installing Reverse Osmosis Systems

Tips To Hire A Local Plumber To Installing Reverse Osmosis Systems

November 14, 2022
Reverse Osmosis Pool cleaners as a substitute for chlorine

Reverse Osmosis Pool cleaners as a substitute for chlorine

November 14, 2022
5 Ways Reverse Osmosis Water Helps Boost Hair Health

5 Ways Reverse Osmosis Water Helps Boost Hair Health

November 14, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Water Neutralization

Seawater Desalination- Things You Must Know

March 1, 2023
RO Water Purification

Oyu Tolgoi Mine – Mongolia

0
Ampac USA Sea Water Desalination Watermakers for the South-Korean Navy

Ampac USA Sea Water Desalination Watermakers for the South-Korean Navy

0
Philippine-Navy

Ampac USA has just Installed a Seawater Desalination System on a Philippine’s New Navy Ship

0

A Global Environmental Solution for Good

0
Everything You Need to Know About Water Neutralization

Seawater Desalination- Things You Must Know

March 1, 2023
Water Scarcity and Water Hazards- What the UN Says About it?

Water Scarcity and Water Hazards- What the UN Says About it?

February 11, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Water Neutralization

Everything You Need to Know About Water Neutralization

February 6, 2023
Deionized Water Vs. Distilled Water- Everything You Need to Know

Deionized Water Vs. Distilled Water- Everything You Need to Know

January 23, 2023

Recent News

Everything You Need to Know About Water Neutralization

Seawater Desalination- Things You Must Know

March 1, 2023
Water Scarcity and Water Hazards- What the UN Says About it?

Water Scarcity and Water Hazards- What the UN Says About it?

February 11, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Water Neutralization

Everything You Need to Know About Water Neutralization

February 6, 2023
Deionized Water Vs. Distilled Water- Everything You Need to Know

Deionized Water Vs. Distilled Water- Everything You Need to Know

January 23, 2023

STAY UP TO DATE BY SIGNING UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

  • 5255 State St., Montclair, CA 91763 USA
    Email id: [email protected]
  • US Phone: (909) 548-4900
  • UK: +44(20) 7933-8638
  • Mexico: +52(55) 5350-0716
ABOUT US

Welcome to Ampac USA’s sophisticated water purification systems, which are designed to tackle the most challenging water purification, water supply, wastewater treatment, and seawater desalination challenges in the world’s harshest settings.

KNOW MORE ABOUT

– Industries
– Applications
– Solutions
– Product
– News

INFORMATION LINKS

– About Us
– Privacy Policy
– Disclaimer Policy
– Terms & Conditions
– Delivery Information
– Sitemap

CUSTOMER SUPPORT
– Sign In
– Create Account
– Become a Dealer
– Browser Support
– Orders
Facebook-f Twitter Youtube Linkedin-in

 DMCA.com Protection Status 

Go to mobile version