Water Testing     What is PWTA testing?     PWTA Requirements by County     PWTA Frequent Questions     Water Contaminants List     Schedule a Water Test More Information About: Arsenic Iron Manganese Lead pH How It Works: Water Well Pump Why RAdata? Same-Day Testing Knowledgeable Staff In-House Labs Competitive Pricing Corrective Guarantee     On January 23, 2006, NJ DEP changed the action level of arsenic to 5 ppb (parts per billion) from the previous 50 ppb for all public and non-public water sources. Even if your home has been tested and had acceptable arsenic concentrations in the past, it may require treatment under the new guidelines. Quick Links: Arsenic Info Packet Schedule a Water Test Arsenic Treatment Solutions     Arsenic is a toxic element that is known to increase the risk of adverse health effects in people who drink water containing it. Arsenic is a known human carcinogen that causes cancer of the skin, bladder, lung, kidney, and liver. It also causes increased risk of cardio-vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy, skin hyperpigmentation and keratoses, and diabetes. Observable symptoms of arsenic poisoning are: thickening and discoloration of the skin, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In more severe cases, symptoms may also include numbness in hands and feet, partial paralysis, and blindness.     RAdata routinely tests for the presence of arsenic in well water tests. To arrange a test, either click here to submit your information online or call 1-800-723-6641. If a test does show the presence of arsenic above 5 ppb, RAdata offers fast and easy treatment measures at affordable prices. Click here to learn more about RAdata's point-of-entry and point-of-use arsenic treatment systems. Important Links: Arsenic Treatment for Residential Wells in New Jersey A Homeowner's Guide to Arsenic in Drinking Water Arsenic in the Environment in New Jersey Dartmouth: New Arsenic Drinking Water Standard May Still be Toxic CDC: Arsenic and Drinking Water from Private Wells World Health Organization: Arsenic in Drinking Water Dartmouth researchers show effects of low dose arsenic on development Frequent Questions Q. How does arsenic enter drinking water? A. Arsenic may enter drinking water by traveling through soil containing arsenic or from fertilizers or industrial wastes that are able to leak into well water. Q. What are the physical symptoms of arsenic poisoning? A. Observable syptoms of arsenic exposure include: Thickening and discoloration of skin Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting Diarrhia Other potential hazards are blindness, paralysis, and cancer. Q. What is the NJ DEP standard? A. As of January 23, 2006, the NJ DEP requires that any wells with concentrations of arsenic equal to or greater than 5 ppb (parts per billion) must be treated. Q. Are levels below 5 ppb safe? A. Any arsenic in your drinking water poses a health risk. The NJ DEP sets an action level at the point at which it deems the health risk to be great enough to legally require treatment. Direct physical symptoms at different levels can are apparent through day-to-day use. Below is a chart showing the risk of cancer from various levels of arsenic exposure: Q. How do I determine if my drinking water contains arsenic? A. RAdata's trained technicians can test your drinking water for arsenic, as well as other contaminants covered by the NJ DEP standards all in one test. To arrange a test, just call 1-800-723-6641 or click here to submit your information online.

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