The dominant source of drinking water in rural Nevada, United States, is privately-owned
domestic wells. Because the water from these wells is unregulated with respect to …

Most Americans receive their drinking water from publicly supplied sources, a large portion
of it from groundwater. Mapping these populations consistently and at a high resolution is …

Arsenic (As) contamination in wells is common throughout the northeastern United States. It
is well documented that lead‐arsenate (PbHAsO4) pesticides were widely used on fruit tree …

Since the adoption of New Jersey (NJ) Private Well Testing Act (PWTA) over 20 years ago,
approximately 134,000 wells have been tested, representing an estimated 34% of the …

Large variations in redox-related water parameters, like pH and dissolved oxygen (DO),
have been documented in New Hampshire (United States) drinking-water wells over the …

Background: Arsenic is a well-known toxin which may contaminate household water. It is
harmful when ingested over prolonged periods of time. As a result, public health experts …

Objective: To notify and provide free arsenic water testing for homeowners who had a PWTA
arsenic result that passed for the MCL in 2006 or earlier but would exceed under the more …

Chronic arsenic exposure is associated with adverse health outcomes, and early life
exposure is particularly damaging. Households with pregnant people and young children …

Exposure to high concentration geogenic arsenic via groundwater is a worldwide health
concern. Well installation introduces oxic drilling fluids and hypochlorite (a strong oxidant) …

Considerable evidence exists on the health risks associated with elevated levels of heavy
metals. While some heavy metals serve as micronutrients essential for various biological …