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Ammonia
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1534
GENERAL INFORMATION Ammonia is rarely found in unpolluted surface water, but is common at low ... levels in well water. Water contaminated with sewage, animal wastes or fertilizer runoff may contain ... elevated levels of ammonia. Ammonia is very soluble in water. Because of its solubility, excessive soil ...
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TTHMs (Total trihalomethanes)
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1601
in the water react with the disinfectants, chlorine and chloramine. HEALTH EFFECTS Some people who ... drink water containing total trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years could experience ... MCL MCL ADVISORY- ACTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Trihalomethane levels were detected in your water ...
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2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid)
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1546
control of broad-leaf weeds in agriculture, and for control of woody plants along roadsides, railways, and ... utilities rights of way. The major source of 2,4-D in drinking water is runoff from herbicide used on row ... crops. HEALTH EFFECTS Some people who drink water containing the weed killer 2,4-D well in excess of the ...
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pH
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1492
ñpotential of hydrogen,î referring to the amount of hydrogen found in a substance (in this case, water). pH ... alkaline). AESTHETIC EFFECTS Aesthetic problems such as an alkali (bitter) taste or scale build-up in the ... such as a metallic or sour taste, laundry staining or blue-green stains in sinks and drains. Water with ...
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Cadmium
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1512
GENERAL INFORMATION Cadmium is a natural element in the earthÕs crust. It is usually found as ... contain some cadmium. Most cadmium used in the United States is extracted during the production of other ... cadmium in water leads to a buildup of cadmium in the kidneys and possible kidney disease. Other long-term ...
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Cyanide
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1517
compounds and other synthetic fibers and resins. The major source of cyanide in drinking water is discharge ... in excess of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for many years could experience nerve damage or ... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Cyanide levels were detected in your water sample to exceed the maximum contaminant ...
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o-Dichlorobenzene
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1580
preservatives, paints; insecticide for termites and borers; in making dyes; as a coolant, deodorizer, degreaser. ... The major source of o-dichlorobenzene in drinking water is discharge from industrial chemical ... factories. HEALTH EFFECTS Some people who drink water containing o-dichlorobenzene well in excess of the ...
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Ethylbenzene
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1588
used as a building block for many plastics. It is also used as a solvent for coatings, and in the ... making of rubber and plastic wrap. The major source of ethylbenzene in drinking water is discharge from ... petroleum refineries. HEALTH EFFECTS Some people who drink water containing ethylbenzene well in excess of ...
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Pentachlorophenol
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1573
widely used as an herbicide, it was banned in 1987 for these and other uses, as well as for any ... over-the-counter sales. The major source of pentachlorophenol in drinking water is discharge from wood-preserving ... factories. HEALTH EFFECTS Some people who drink water containing pentachlorophenol well in excess of the ...
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Lindane
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/node/1569
GENERAL INFORMATION Lindane is a white crystalline organic solid. Most uses being restricted in ... and nut trees, vegetables, timber, ornamentals and for wood protection. The major source of lindane in ... people who drink water containing lindane well in excess of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for many ...