Too much nitrate in drinking water can cause serious health problems for young infants. This page provides a basic explanation of nitrate in wells and gives steps that you as a well owner can take to protect your family and visitors from illness.
Etymology & Historical Origin - Sloan. Sloan(e) is the anglicized form of an Old Irish clan name, from the Gaelic Ã³ SluaghhadÃ¡in (descendents of SluaghhadÃ¡in). SluaghhadÃ¡in uses the Irish diminutive suffix â-Ã¡inâ attached to the ancient Gaelic personal name âSluaghadhâ meaning âraidâ. Therefore, as a diminutive, Sloan means âlittle raiderâ. Sloane could also be considered a place name in reference to Sloane Square located in the chic Chelsea neighborhood of West London.
In English, the name Alexis means-Helper; defender. Variant of Alexander.. Other origins for the name Alexis include-English, Biblical, French.The name Alexis is most often used as a girl name or female name. English Name Meaning-Helper; defender.