What Is Arsenic?

Arsenic is a semi-metal element that is odorless and tasteless. It enters drinking water supplies from natural deposits in the earth or from agricultural and industrial practices. Non-cancer effects can include thickening and discoloration of the skin, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting; diarrhea; numbness in hands and feet; partial paralysis; and blindness. Arsenic has been linked to cancer of the bladder, lungs, skin, kidney, nasal passages, liver and prostate.

How Do You Filter Arsenic From Water?

CuZn uses a synthetic resin embedded with ferrous oxide to attract and bind the arsenic. The cartridge is rated at 1500-2000 gallons and best changed once a year. The cartridge is more suited for municipal sources where the arsenic would be mostly or all in the A5/arsenate form. If more than 25% of the arsenic is in the A3/arsenite form, this cartridge may not perform satisfactorily.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following systems are for use on municipally treated potable water only. Any uses other than recommended voids all warranties because there is no way to know what well water might contain that will interfere with the efficacy of the filter -- for instance, hardness, pH, lead, iron, turbidity, solids, parasites, cysts, etc. If you have well water, call us toll free at 866-875-4386 or email your well water test report to us.