Myth: The arsenic numbers in official reports come from many wells and are definitive for every household
Government documents show 82 arsenic measurements from 23 different wells sampled in Sarpy County's aquifer 211DKOT, collected between 2011 and 2025. These wells ranged from 85 to 250 feet deep. While this dataset helps illustrate the area's groundwater quality, it does not represent any single household's water. A modest number of wells means some natural variability across locations and depths is possible.
Myth: You can decide on treatment without your own water's arsenic test result
Before considering treatment, it is important to obtain a laboratory test specific to your own water source. Official area data shows arsenic was detected in all 82 results, with a median of 1.04 micrograms per liter and a maximum of 4.1 micrograms per liter—well below federal arsenic thresholds. However, your well could differ. Writing down your test's exact arsenic concentration will clarify whether treatment is advisable and which technology suits your needs.
Myth: All household water outlets and appliances are equally affected by arsenic
Arsenic is dissolved in water and therefore reaches every outlet and appliance using untreated water. However, the first and most critical points of concern typically include drinking water taps and appliances that directly consume water without further filtration, such as ice makers and coffee machines. Devices that heat water may also interact with arsenic differently, but removal of dissolved contaminants occurs at the point of whole-house treatment or at dedicated filtration units.
Myth: Treatment technology only filters arsenic; it does not neutralize or transform it
The documented technology called the C-Series Arsenic Filter is designed to remove arsenic from household water by capturing arsenic compounds through specialized media. This process physically filters out arsenic particles rather than chemically neutralizing them. The system ships ready to configure for efficient connection with existing household plumbing and provides reliable arsenic reduction when matched with your water's specific test results.
Myth: Leaving arsenic untreated in your water causes immediate health crises
Arsenic exposure at levels found in Sarpy County aquifer samples is below federal limits and therefore does not indicate an immediate safety risk. Nonetheless, long-term exposure to arsenic at elevated concentrations can have health implications, which is why monitoring your own water is important. Untreated arsenic at levels higher than federal guidelines can pose health concerns over many years.
Key Step: Order a laboratory arsenic test for your household water
The single essential action is to obtain a current laboratory measurement of arsenic in your well or water source. This test result will determine if arsenic is present and at what concentration. A result at or below federal maximum contaminant levels suggests that treatment may not be needed, while higher levels indicate that filtering with the C-Series Arsenic Filter could be beneficial. Accurate data empowers informed decisions about water treatment technology suited for your household.
Where this information comes from
Source: USGS groundwater sampling. Sampled 2025-06-04. These figures describe groundwater sampled in this area. They are not a test of any individual private well - only a test of that well can establish its own water.
On record: U.S. Geological Survey sampling of Arsenic in the 211DKOT aquifer (Sarpy County): 82 results from 23 wells, median 1.04 ug/L, range 0.15-4.1 ug/L; none above any federal threshold