The contaminants in the local water supply in El Dorado springs is something local residents should pay attention to. Though it’s nowhere near the number of contaminants and chemicals found in Springfield, MO’s tap water, considering the size of the town and the contaminants found in the water per capita, it certainly isn’t anything to be igored.
About El Dorado Springs
El Dorado Springs is situated approximately halfway between Springfield and Kansas City and is the largest city in Cedar County. The population of this town is roughly 3,620 people, and, as stated earlier, has some pretty funky water.
The City of El Dorado Springs owns and operates an electric distribution system, a water distribution system and a wastewater treatment system. These utilities operate solely on user charges. In other words, all the costs to operate each system are paid by the user of the service. The utilities are not supported by property tax or sales tax dollars.
The City’s water supply comes from deep underground water bearing aquifers. The City operates and maintains 3 deep wells that reach approximately 1,000 feet deep and the pumps inside these wells supply the town with all its fresh water needs. The City of El Dorado has two – 250,000-gallon elevated water tanks. This combined 500,000-gallon storage capacity ensures the water distribution system has adequate pressure and flow (quantity) of water to meet the domestic, industrial and fire protection needs of the community.
The Contaminants in Cedar County’s Tap Water
There are a total of four contaminants within Cedar County’s tap water, and they are listed as such:
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Radium
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Barium
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Fluoride
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Manganese
Unfortunately, the amount of radium is past the Environmental Working Groups safety limits. Radium is not only the heaviest known alkaline earth metal, but it is also the only known radioactive member of its family group.
Exposure to radium over a period of years may increase one’s risk of some types of cancer, including bone and lung cancer. Higher doses of Radium have been shown to cause effects on t
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the blood (anemia),
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eyes (cataracts),
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teeth (broken teeth), and
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bones (reduced bone growth).
Can We Treat El Dorado Spring’s Water Supply?
The short answer is yes: we can treat El Dorado Spring’s water supply. There are many ways people can remove radium and other harmful contaminants from their water including an ion exchange system and/or a reverse osmosis system. These are the most common ways people remove radium and other harmful chemicals and contaminants from their water supply.
In summary, there are already loads of contaminants, plastics and toxins in our oceans. The kicker is that all of this pollution starts on land! If you live in the Ozarks and would like to see what contaminants are in your tap or well water, this is something we specialize in – water testing! Get yourself a complementary hassle-free quote on a water filtration system in your home, don’t hesitate to give us a call! (417) 881-4000. We will have one of our techs come out and provide you with a free quote!
About Aquasani Water Purification Systems & Filter Maintenance
Aquasani is an authorized dealer for Rainsoft, WaterLogic, & JavaSmart. Based in Springfield, Mo., and at Lake of the Ozarks / Osage Beach in Missouri, Aquasani services areas in the Ozarks including Osage Beach, Joplin, Camdenton, Aurora and even Jefferson City. In essence, we service Mid-Missouri, Southwest Missouri, and Northwest Arkansas, and have been servicing these areas since 2004. We provide home water softener systems, drinking water filtration systems, whole-house air purification systems, and problem-solving water filtration systems for homes and offices. We also service other water softeners like Culligan, Sterling, Hydroquad, Pro-Series, and Whirlpool to name a few!
Aside from our purification systems, we also sell all-natural cleaning products and household items which are environmentally friendly and low-cost.
We specialize in water filtration and purification for both commercial businesses and residential homes. If that isn’t enough, we provide free trials for our water cooler services. If you would like a free estimate, schedule an appointment with us by calling (417) 881-4000 or (573) 692-4009 if you are in the Lake of the Ozarks area.
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