Arsenic is a naturally occurring heavy metal found in the bedrock across parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It has no taste, no smell, and no color — the only way to know if it's in your well is a laboratory test. The EPA action level for public water is 10 parts per billion (ppb), and health researchers increasingly view even lower long-term exposure as a concern.
Long-term arsenic exposure is linked to skin, bladder, and lung cancers, cardiovascular disease, and developmental effects in children.
Because it's tasteless, families can drink arsenic-contaminated water for years without knowing.
Cooking and boiling do not remove arsenic — they concentrate it as water evaporates.
Arsenic requires an accredited laboratory test — you can't test for it with a kit at the sink. WellInsight submits samples to accredited labs and returns a detailed report you can act on. We recommend arsenic testing at least once for every private well, and re-testing every 3-5 years or after significant changes in the aquifer.
Point-of-use reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink for drinking and cooking water — the most cost-effective solution for most households.
Whole-house arsenic-specific adsorptive media for higher levels or whole-home protection.
Effective treatment depends on which form of arsenic is present (As III vs. As V) and on the water's pH; we use your lab results to size the system correctly.
Not sure what your results mean or which treatment fits your home? Contact us at WellInsight for a plain-English walkthrough of your options.
A single accredited arsenic test tells you whether your family has been drinking safe water. Contact WellInsight to add arsenic to your next test.
