Are VOCs in your drinking water? \xa0 VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are a group of chemicals present in water and air that originate from a host of household products. From paint and gasoline to bug spray and permanent markers, VOCs are used in countless products and industries. VOCs have high vapor pressure and a low boiling point, meaning they readily turn into gases and vapors when exposed to normal temperatures and easily enter the air we breathe and the water we drink.
Most VOCs get into the water supply because of human activity, improper industrial practices, and runoff. VOCs percolate through soil into groundwater sources, then migrate to lakes, reservoirs, and wells.\xa0
The only way to effectively test for VOCs in water is to send a water sample to a certified laboratory. The National Testing Laboratories’Watercheck Test Kitsimplifies this process, as it tests for trihalomethane and 44 other VOCs in drinking water. \xa0
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