Disinfection Byproducts
Chemicals formed when disinfectants mix with natural elements in water.
Bacteria
Microrganisms like bacteria that enter water sources through human and animal waste.
Inorganic
Elements that can contaminate water through natural sources or human activities.
Metals
Elements like copper and mercury that can leach into water from pipes and environmental runoff.
Minerals
Naturally occurring substances in water that can influence taste and nutritional content.
Petroleum Compounds
Hydrocarbons that enter water through spills, leaks, or runoffs from roads and industrial sites.
VOCS
Chemicals that vaporize at room temperature, often entering water through industrial discharge.