Allegheny Mt. Water System

Contaminant	Probable Effect
Acid Water....................... (low pH)	Corrosive water attacks piping and other metals; red and/0r green staining of fixtures and laundry
Arsenic.............................	malignant tumors of skin and lungs, cramps, spasms, effects to nervous system
Barium.............................	Prolonged stimulant action on muscles, nerve block
Benzene...........................	Associated With cancer, leukemia, anemia
Cadmium...........................	Bronchitis, anemia, gastrointestinal upsets, cancer in rats
Carbon tetrachloride.........	Central nervous system depression, gastrointestinal effects, liver and kidney damage, coma, death
Chlordane........................	Carcinogen, liver and kidney damage
Chlorobenzene.................	Irritation to respiratory system, central nervous system depression
Chloroform......................	Possible liver, kidney and heart effects, carcinogenic in at least one animal species
Chromium........................	Kidney damage, cancer
Coliform Bacteria.............	Can cause serious disease and intestinal disorders
Copper.............................	Gastrointestinal tract irritant, Possible infant fatality, Wilson's disease
*Dichloroethane(s)..........**	Suspected carcinogen
1,1-Dichloroethane.........	Central nervous system depression, liver damage, suggested animal carcinogen
1,2-Dichloroethane.........	Nausea, mental confusion, liver and kidney damage
*Dichloroethane..............**	Nausea, dizziness
Ethylenedibromide(EDB).	Decreased fertility
Hardness*......................... (calcium & magnesium)	Scale in pipes and water heaters; causes "soap curd" on fixtures, tile, dishes and laundry; low sudsing characteristics
Heptachlor........................	Possible tumor induction, carcinogenic in test animals
*Iron/Manganese.............**	Causes discolored water; red, brown, orange or black stains on fixtures, appliances and laundry; dark scale in pipes and water heaters
Lead..................................	Damage to nervous system, kidneys, reproductive system, cancer in rats

Lindane.........................	Chronic liver damage, anemia, leukemia
Mercury........................	Kidney impairment, possible death
*Methylene chloride....**	Toxic
Nickel............................	Signs of hyperglycemia and gastrointestinal and nervous disorders
Nitrates/Chlorides........	Can cause health-related problems id quantities are high
Pentachlorophenol........ (PCP)	Loss of appetite, reparatory difficulties, anesthesia, coma, heath
PCBs............................	Damage to skin and liver; nausea, loss of weight, jaundice, coma, death
Selenium.......................	Carcinogen; irritation to mucous membranes, dermatitis
Sulfate...........................	Laxative action

Tetrachloroethylene.....	Central nervous system effects; confirmed animal carcinogen, anesthesia, death
Toluene.........................	Narcosis, irritation to eyes and respiratory system
Toxaphene....................	Possible liver damage
1,1,1-Trichloroethane...	Narcosis, depression of central nervous system, unconsciousness, death
1,1,2-Trichloroethane...	possible liver and kidney effects, possible carcinogen in animals
Trichloroethylene.........	Central nervous system depression, loss of coordination, unconsciousness; strong irritant and carcinogen
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol8.	Suspected carcinogen
Trihalomethanes.......... (THMs)	Effects to nervous system and muscles, loss of consciousness
Turbidity.......................	Suspended matter in water; examples include mud, clay, silt and sand; can ruin seats, seals and moving parts in appliances

Allegheny Mt. Water Systems
3733 Route 155
Port Allegany, Pa. 16743
Phone & Fax: (814) 642-9283
Toll Free: 877-251-5803
Email: amws@verizon.net
www.amwswater.com
Make sure your Contractor is State Certified.

vinyl chloride................	Central nervous system depression, dulling of visual and auditory responses, possible death
Xylene..........................	Mucous membrane irritant, lung congestion, impairment of kidney functions
Zinc...............................	Muscular stiffness and pain, loss of appetite, nausea