Hot Springs – Chemical Analysis

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In April, 1992, a chemical analysis of the hot springs water of the Box Canyon Lodge was performed. The amounts of each element are shown below on the basis of milligrams per liter and compares the amount found in the hot springs water to the amount which is considered safe for drinking.

By showing the level of each element safe for drinking, we do not mean to imply that you may drink the water. It is only shown to illustrate that your own drinking water may contain up to that level before it is considered unsafe.

Element	Amount in Hot Springs	Safe for Drinking	About
Arsenic	0.0160 mg	0.050 mg	Old arthritis treatment
Barium	0.0300 mg	1.000 mg	Used in GI tract diagnosis
Cadmium	0.0002 mg	0.010 mg	Ingredient in dandruff shampoo
Chromium	0.0000 mg	0.050 mg	Necessary for glucose metabolism
Fluoride	2.2500 mg	2.400 mg	Used to treat water for tooth decay
Lead	0.0010 mg	0.050 mg	No known medical use
Mercury	0.0000 mg	0.002 mg	Old treatment for syphilis
Nitrate	6.0300 mg	10.000 mg	A salt
Selenium	0.0030 mg	0.010 mg	Assists in cancer prevention
Silver	0.0000 mg	0.050 mg	Anti-bacterial agent
Sodium	124.0000 mg	20.000 mg	Maintains body fluid balance
Calcium	336.0000 mg	any amount	Protects against osteoporosis
Magnesium	19.0000 mg	125.000 mg	Regulates muscle relaxation
Potassium	16.6000 mg	any amount	Aids circulation
Chloride	41.0000 mg	250.000 mg	Used as a disinfectant
Sulfate	1130.0000 mg	250.000 mg	A salt
Bicarbonate	127.0000 mg	any amount	Element of antacids
Boron	0.6220 mg	any amount	Ophthalmologic irrigant
Copper	0.0000 mg	1.000 mg	Prevents anemia
Iron	0.3100 mg	0.300 mg	Aids in muscle function
Manganese	0.6260 mg	0.050 mg	Necessary for bone development
Molybdenum	0.0080 mg	any amount	Component of essential enzymes
Phosphate	0.0250 mg	any amount	A salt
Zinc	0.0050 mg	5.000 mg	Helps with healing of wounds

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