Volatile Organic Chemicals |
What are Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) |
| Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) are synthetic organic chemicals capable of becoming vapor at relatively low temperatures. Among these chemicals are a number of common pesticides (such as lindane) and herbicides (such as atrazine), as well as byproducts from chlorination such as trihalomethanes (such as chloroform). |
How do VOCs get into some water supplies? |
| VOC's may enter the water supply through agricultural or industrial run-off. In addition, some VOCs (trihalomethanes) are actually formed as a byproduct of chlorination, when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. |
What are the problems associated with VOCs? |
| Certain VOCs are suspected to cause a variety of health problems, including cancer. |
How can I find out what levels of VOCS are in my water? |
| If you are on a community water supply, you can call your community water department
to receive a copy of your water analysis. If your water supply comes from a private well,
you will need to have your water tested. More information is available about finding out
community water quality and well-water quality It may also be beneficial to test your water at the tap. Water can be tested by a local health authority or a reputable laboratory, in the same way you would test for well-water quality. |
What can be done to reduce VOCs? |
use RO585 Reverse Osmosis Water Systems |