Posted by gabrielle on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 4:00pm.
Some rocks and even some soils contain sulfites; as the water runs over (and through) these, it picks up some of the sulfates.
OOPS - I meant of course "SULFATES" (not sulfites.)
Certain industrial wastes can also supply sulfates to our water, as does rain.
thanks!
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