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Contaminant Guide

Arsenic in Your Drinking Water

Arsenic is a naturally occurring carcinogen found in groundwater across SC and NC. It has no taste, color, or odor — testing is the only way to know if it's in your water.

Key Facts

  • EPA maximum contaminant level: 10 ppb (parts per billion)
  • Long-term arsenic exposure is linked by the EPA to bladder, lung, and skin cancers
  • Arsenic occurs naturally in some SC and NC bedrock and can appear in private wells
  • Legacy agricultural pesticides can also introduce arsenic into groundwater
  • The EPA identifies reverse osmosis among treatment technologies for arsenic

The Solution

Reverse osmosis and arsenic-specific adsorptive media are among the treatment technologies the EPA identifies for arsenic. ClearFlow installs systems whose arsenic-reduction performance and certifications are published by the manufacturer.

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Arsenic in Drinking Water — FAQ

Yes. Arsenic occurs naturally in the geology of both states and is a documented concern in private wells and some municipal sources, particularly in areas with igneous rock formations or legacy pesticide use.

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