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Water Quality

Water is essential for life. We all need clean drinking water. Many of us get our water from a private source such as a well, cistern or spring.

If your water source is polluted it can have a serious impact on you and your family. Learn about what pollutants may be contaminating your water source, the effects these may have on you and your family and how to prevent contamination or eliminate pollutants from your water source.

Algae
Click here for additional options Toxic Algae Facts

Arsenic
Arsenic is a semi-metal element that can enter a water source as a byproduct of natural erosion and runoff from agricultural or industrial practices. Arsenic contamination can cause skin damage, problems with the circulatory system or increased risk of cancer. Click here for additional options Visit the EPA link to find out more.

Nitrates
Nitrates are inorganic chemicals composed of nitrogen and oxygen. Sources of contamination may include septic systems and livestock feedlots or runoff from fertilized fields. Learn about potential health risks, precautions you can take and treatment options. Click here for additional options More on Nitrate & Nitrite in drinking water


Coliform Bacteria
Coliform are a broad class of bacteria, the presence of which may indicate possible presence of harmful pathogens. Get tips on how to prevent contamination. More on Coliform Bacteria and Drinking Water

Disinfecting Water Supplies
Click here for additional options Shock Chlorination
Click here for additional options Chorine Conversion
Click here for additional options Ultraviolet Light

Wells
Click here for additional options Drinking water from household wells
Click here for additional options Simple Steps to Maintaining Your Well

If you wish to test your water supply for Nitrates or Coliform bacteria please contact us at:

Lake County Environmental Health
106 4th Ave E
Polson, MT 59860-2175

Phone: (406) 883-7236
Fax: (406) 883-7205
E-mail: envhealth@lakemt.gov

 

 

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