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Arsenic in well water

What is Arsenic? How can Arsenic affect you and your family?

Arsenic has been a hot topic for the past few years. Most people are aware of the element found in water, although, there are still many that are left uneducated. So what does one do when they see that their Arsenic levels are above the EPA levels? The Homeowner typically becomes scared and refuses to […]

Private Well Water Safety and Well Water Testing

Testing Your Well Water Videos on Well Water Testing Common Well Water Contaminants and Problems Fixing Well Water Problems Other Useful Links Testing Your Well Water Test your well water once a year for bacteria and nitrates and every 3 to 5 years for arsenic, fluoride, uranium, radon, lead, and manganese.If you have never tested […]

MaineHousing

Arsenic Abatement Grant Program

Do you own your own a single-family home with a private well? Has it tested positive for arsenic? You may qualify for a grant through the Maine State Housing Authority to help with the cost of a treatment system. Find income eligibility along with program details by emailing Megan McDonough at mmcdonough@mainehousing.org or visit their […]

Radon in air

What is Radon? Do I have Radon?

What is Radon?Radon is an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas, that comes from the breakdown of uranium inside the earth. Radon can present itself in our homes from the air we breathe or our water when it is agitated and the gas becomes airborne. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers […]