Contaminants Articles

Coliform bacteria in well water is one of the leading issues for well owners. Learn how to test your well for coliform and how you can keep your well water...

Discover the role of heterotrophic bacteria and the HPC test in water quality assessment. Learn about acceptable HPC levels, EPA regulations, and when to be concerned.

The Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for Algae-Contaminated Water

Given the 80,000+ chemicals out there, it's no surprise that there are many we just don't know much about. "Emerging contaminants" enter drinking water in a variety of ways. But...

Should you be worried about HAA5/HAA9? Learn about haloacetic acids (HAA5/HAA9) and what they are doing in your drinking water. Everything from potential health risks to how to filter them...

There are currently over 86,000 chemicals in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory. Find out why loopholes in the laws for testing these chemicals have allowed thousands of potentially...

Learn about the sources, exposures, and harmful health effects of the toxic industrial byproducts called dioxins and furans.

Aquatic herbicides are often used to kill invasive plant species and reduce algal blooms that threaten the health of aquatic ecosystems. Learn more about how and why aquatic herbicides are...