Thallium is naturally occurring but hard to find. Most Thallium is found as a contaminant of other natural deposits. Although hard to find, it is highly poisonous. Thallium has a unique outer band of electrons that are not easily shared with other molecules. This gives Thallium the ability to form molecules similar bond similarly to both aluminum and potassium given the right circumstances. Even more dangerous, it likes to bond to sulfur ligands, resulting in nerve damage and hair loss. Low concentrations of this element can lead to death.
Chart of Health Effects from Exposure to Thallium
Drinking Water
| High Chemical Danger | Thallium is extremely toxic. If Thallium exists in your water, stop drinking the water. |
| No Radiation Danger | Naturally occurring Thallium is found in two observationally stable isomers and there is no radiation risk. This term is used when there is a theoritical risk of decay but no one has ever detected any activity. 39 additional theoretical or synthetic molecules are thought to exist, most of which are radioactive. |
| No Biological Danger | Thallium is chemically toxic. |
Contact Water (Sink, Bath, Shower)
| High Chemical Danger | Thallium is extremely toxic. Most Thallium compounds dissolve in water and easily pass through your skin. If you have Thallium in your water, consider a treatment system before using the water. |
| No Radiation Danger | Naturally occurring Thallium is found in two observationally stable isomers, and there is no radiation risk. This term is used when there is a theoretical risk of decay, but no one has detected any activity. 39 additional theoretical or synthetic molecules are thought to exist, most of which are radioactive. |
| No Biological Danger | Thallium is chemically toxic. |
Solutions
Drinking Water – Point of Use or at the sink
| Reverse Osmosis | Reverse Osmosis filters, remove a broad range of organic, inorganic, and biological toxins by concentrating and flushing them to the drain, providing you with a full year of worry-free drinking water. Units are easy to install and service. |
| Ion Exchange Resin | Industries use ion removal resin to create ultra-pure water for precision manufacturing processes. They trap heavy metals in a disposable filter cartridge that is replaced every year. |
| Filter33 | This specialized Heavy Metal Adsorbent is provided by the water treatment experts at Clarus Water Solutions. This material is used by Municipalities and other industries to remove harmful heavy metals. This material is not yet packaged for residential use. |
Contact Water (Sink, Bath, Shower) – Point of Entry or Whole House
| Reverse Osmosis | Reverse Osmosis filters, remove a broad range of organic, inorganic, and biological toxins by concentrating and flushing them to the drain, providing you with a full year of worry-free drinking water. Units are easy to install and service. |
| Ion Exchange Resin | Industries use ion removal resin to create ultra-pure water for precision manufacturing processes. They trap heavy metals in a disposable filter cartridge that is replaced every year. |
| Filter33 | This specialized Heavy Metal Adsorbent is provided by the water treatment experts at Clarus Water Solutions. This material is used by Municipalities and other industries to remove harmful heavy metals. This material is not yet packaged for residential use. |
Detection Methods
Detecting Lead in water requires professional water analysis. If you are concerned about the possible concentrations of Lead in your water, please get in touch with WattsOregon for testing services. We will send sample bottles to your home and will provide prompt sample results.
Thallium Isotopes – Unlocking the Environmental Code
Naturally occurring Thallium is found in two observationally stable isomers and there is no radiation risk. This term is used when there is a theoretical risk of decay, but no one has detected any activity. 39 additional theoretical or synthetic molecules are thought to exist, most of which are radioactive.
| Isotope | Environmental Average | Protons | Neutrons | Half-Life |
| Thallium 205 | 70.5% | 81 | 124 | Stable – No Decay |
| Thallium 203 | 29.5% | 81 | 122 | Stable – No Decay |
| Naturally Occurring Average | 81 | 123.41 | ||
| Thallium 176-187 | Synthetic | 81 | 95 | < 1 Min |
| Thallium 188-194 | Synthetic | 81 | 96-113 | < 1 Hour |
| Thallium 195-199 | Synthetic | 81 | 114-118 | < 1 Day |
| Thallium 200-202 | Synthetic | 81 | 119-121 | < 13 Days |
| Thallium 204 | Synthetic | 81 | 123 | 3.783 Years |
| Thallium 206-213 | Synthetic | 81 | 125-132 | < 5 Min |
| Thallium 214-217 | Synthetic | 81 | 133-136 | < 1 Sec |
| Thallium 218 | Theoretical | 81 | 137 |