Dalboki Water Test Results

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Dalboki Water Test Results
Important Health Findings!
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BROMATE HEALTH IMPORTANCE Carcinogenicity Though
detected in small amount but is enough to
trigger cancer, most especially in younger
individuals. Must be zero in detection!
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POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
HEALTH IMPORTANCE

1. Carcinogenicity
2. Teratogenicity
3. Mutagenicity

Eg, Benz(a)pyrene lowers IQ if an unborn child is
exposed causes childhood asthma
Detection level in water must be zero!
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ARSENIC
HEALTH IMPORTANCE

1. Skin Damage
2. Blood Circulatory Problems
3. Risk of Cancer

Amount in Drinking Water must be Zero!
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LEAD
HEALTH IMPORTANCE

• In Children and Infants, causes
• Delayed physical/mental development
• Reduces attention span
• Produces learning disability

• In Adults, causes
• Kidney problems
• Hypertension

Must Not be Detected in Water
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MERCURY
HEALTH IMPORTANCE
KIDNEY DAMAGE
MUST NEVER BE DETECTD IN WATER, THAT IS, MUST BE
ZERO
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NITRATES
MINIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUT IS 10mg/l AMOUNT DETECTED
IS 3 TIMES THIS VALUE!
HEALTH IMPLICATIONS

• MOSTLY ON INFANTS
• Serious illness and possible death
• Symptoms in the infants include
• Shortness of breath
• Blue-baby syndrome