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Contaminants in well water become more concentrated as drought progresses

The state of California is currently in the grip of a severe drought, which health officials say could be putting rural communities at risk. Not only are these communities suffering economically as farmers sell cattle early and leave acres and acres of land unplanted, they may also be suffering physically as contamination levels in stressed groundwater reservoirs rise.

Contaminant Concentration Rises as Water Levels Drop

So far, the drought has put 10 California communities at serious risk of running out of water within the next 60 days. Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in January, as water levels in many important…

While individuals who work with asbestos-containing materials have the highest risk, their families and communities are also at risk

Although asbestos use has scaled back dramatically in the US since the 1970s, when a general ban on asbestos was adopted by the legislature, many possible sources of asbestos contamination remain. When people experience high asbestos exposure—either through a single concentrated dose or smaller repeated exposures over months or years—serious, life-threatening illnesses can result. Lung cancer and mesothelioma are perhaps the most dangerous consequences of inhaling asbestos dust and asbestos fibers. Anyone who comes in contact with a damaged asbestos-containing material could potentially be at risk, including the…

Indoor air pollutants can pose serious health threats, but H2 Environmental can help eliminate these dangerous contaminants

Many people worry about the degradation of the natural environmental but give little thought to the quality of the indoor environments within their own homes. Indoor air contamination can pose significant health risks. Fortunately, H2 Environmental can help eliminate the following top 5 indoor air contaminants to improve the indoor air quality in your home.

Allergens

Allergens, such as dust, pollen, pet dander, and mold spores are probably the most common type of indoor air contamination. Almost every home will have some amount of these allergens….