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Anyone in Dauphin County had her water tested?
I know we have higher-than-normal nitrate levels in our well water, but I don't know if they're so high that I shouldn't be drinking tap water while pregnant.
I'm starting with bottled water today, but anyone know of any local water testing options?
Re: Anyone in Dauphin County had her water tested?
Sorry, this is going to be long: I am not aware of studies on the fetal effects of drinking water with higher nitrates (nitrate-nitrogen) while pregnant.
I do know that high nitrate levels are particularly dangerous to infants because the it disrupts oxygen flow and can cause "blue baby syndrome." By the time babies are about 6-months old, their digestive systems are typically developed enough to prevent this disease, as bacteria that breakdown the nitrates are present.
The state and EPA recommend that nitrates in drinking water do not exceed 10 ppm (mg/L). If you find that your levels are higher than that, I'd recommend that you consider drinking bottled water. There are some studies that indicate that there may be potential for an increased risk of some cancers from long-term exposures to high nitrate concentrations. Nitrates are difficult to remove, so buying bottled water is typically the most cost-effective solution. There is no risk from skin contact, so you don't need to worry about bathing or anything.
Eichelberger's can probably test your water for you. Or contact Analytical Labs in Middletown. You might be allowed collect the sample yourself. Usually, bacteria samples are collected at the same time.
Thanks, Cutes.
Pregnant women are not to consume high levels of nitrates either, since they can pass blue baby on to the fetus, resulting in low birth weight. Interestingly enough, however, nursing moms can't pass the nitrates on via breast feeding, so it's only formula-fed babies that are at risk.
Analytical Labs does the testing for a monthly "open house" for Cumberland County. You bring your own water samples, pay a nominal fee and get the results. But this month's test date is tomorrow, and we won't make it to Carlisle.
Hubby says he thinks the previous owner gave us a report from last year's water test, so I'm going to look for it when I get home. If I can't find it, we'll get the water tested.