Volatile Organic Compounds Water Test

$150.00

VOCs include chemicals like dichloromethane, an industrial solvent; trichloroethylene, used in septic system cleaners; and tetrachloroethylene, used by dry cleaners. Because VOCs are found in a vast array of products like gasoline, solvents, cleaners, paints, inks, dyes, and pesticides, they reside in every corner of our country. If they are spilled or leak from a defective container, they can easily make their way into our water supply. The EPA estimates that VOCs are present in one-fifth of American water supplies. Long-term exposure to VOCs can damage the liver or increase the risk of cancer.

Are Volatile Organic Compounds in My Water Harmful?
When improperly released, VOCs vaporize quickly into the air and are easily dissolved in water supplies. If they reach our water supplies, they tend to persist rather than degrade into something that is harmless. VOCs are almost everywhere in our world but if they are in your drinking water, you should be aware of this fact so you can adjust your water purification system to remove them. Effects of VOCs include neurological effects and kidney and liver tumors.

How Much Does a Volatile Organic Compounds Water Test Cost?
Because of the many different VOCs in our environment that must be detected in a water analysis, this test costs $150.