Methane

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”5008″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Methane?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Also known as methyl hydride or marsh gas, methane is a colorless and odorless chemical compound with chemical formula CH₄. The vapors of the chemical compound are lighter than air and is an essential ingredient in the production of other chemicals. It is a one-carbon compound that is non-toxic, flammable, and has a role of fossil fuel. Methane is also present in other planets outside Earth, including Mars.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How Does Methane Get into Your Drinking Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]The appearance of methane in your water can either be due to human activities or natural conditions. Coal mining, landfills, pipeline leaks, gas well drilling, and other human activities may cause the colorless, odorless, and combustible gas to enter your water system.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How Do You Test for Methane in Your Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Unlike most chemical compounds, methane escapes from water quickly. Therefore, you need to do your water test by turning the bottle upside down in your well water or fill the bottle from the faucet and seal it as quick as you can. Either you remove the cap and light a match as quickly as possible over the bottle to see a small rush of flame or bring it to the experts. Methane is an odorless, colorless gas that will burn when you lit a match on top of the contaminated water.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Is Methane in Drinking Water Dangerous?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]At low levels, methane in drinking water does not pose threats to the individual’s health. However, high levels of methane in water systems may lead to more significant problems as an explosive hazard when it leaks in poorly ventilated areas. At a concentration of 5 to 15 percent, methane in drinking water is capable of producing an explosive mixture that’s dangerous to the occupants of the house.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to Remove Methane from Drinking Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]There are several ways to remove the gas from your water source, including aeration or air stripping. Methane is a commonly found chemical compound in well water due to either natural or human-made reasons. You can eliminate methane and other chemicals from your drinking water through the use of aeration treatment units. These are either simple systems to packed tower aerators capable of gathering and releasing the chemical compound.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_widget_sidebar title=”List of Contaminants” sidebar_id=”cs-1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]