How To Protect Yourself From Water Pollution?
How To Protect Yourself From Water Pollution?
Know your water source
You should receive a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1st. This will give you an overview of what contaminants were found in the cities water. If you live in a condo, download a copy at epa.gov/ccr.
Check your pipes
Home built before the mid-1980s most likely contain lead pipes in the construction. Many of the lead-leaching pipes still in homes across the country. If you are unsure, call your city’s water department and ask if you have lead service lines. There is no known limit of lead that is considered safe.
Flush your pipes with cold water
If you know that your home has lead pipes in the system and aren’t able to switch them out, the CDC recommends running the cold water at least 1-2 minutes before using it. Scott Meschke, Ph.D., a water expert with the University of Washington Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, explains that you should only use cold water for drinking and cooking (lead is more soluble in warm and hot water), and regularly clean out the faucet’s aerator to remove any chunks of lead that get stuck.
Test your water
There are certified laboratories to test your drinking water for harmful contaminants at epa.gov, or you can call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. If you get your water from a private well, it’s important to test your water at least once a year. Schedule additional testing if your area has flooded or if your water looks or tastes different.
Not all bottled water is the same
According to the NRDC, about 30% of water sold in stores is actually just tap water, which may or may not receive further treatment. In one EWG investigation, the top 10 major brands of water contained an average of eight different contaminants – such a pharmaceutical (acetaminophen), heavy metals, and industrial solvents. This is a concerning issue when you paying good money for water. Not all bottled water was created equal. It’s important to look into the company behind the water and do some of your own research.
Find a great filtration system
Although your basic carbon filters, found in pitchers and faucet-mounted devices, are an effective way to significantly reduce contaminants, they”re not going to get rid of everything. The only way to ensure pure, contaminant-free water is a filtration system called reverse osmosis. All of the drinking water provided by White Water undergoes this multi-step process. Our specialized team can install a filtration system in your home or deliver reverse osmosis in 5-gallon bottles. Both methods are affordable solutions depending on your situation. Give us a call today to learn more!
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