Most of us take our domestic water supplies for granted, assuming the water flowing from the pipes is safe for consumption.
Turns out that’s not always the case.
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), nearly 77 million Americans are supplied dangerously contaminated tap water.
The types of contamination in vary from lead to atrazine to arsenic to carcinogenic agents.
We saw a very recent case of domestic water supply contamination when residents of Flint were exposed to lead-poisoned water.
The episode was one of the saddest administrative blunders recorded in the proud history of this nation.
However, for tap water to be deemed unsafe for consumption, it’s not necessary that it has to be contaminated with only dangerous metals or chemicals.
High levels of naturally occurring salts can also make tap water unsafe, both for human health and everything else it comes in contact with.
Water with high mineral (or salt) content can:
- Cause skin irritation
- Adversely impact cardiovascular and renal health
- Clog and damage plumbing fixtures
- Damage appliances
This makes the problem of tap water contamination even more serious.
Which brings us to the question: What can you do about it?
Testing your tap water for contamination
Before you can work towards a solution, the first thing you need to find out is whether your tap water is contaminated or not.
You can contact a local water testing company for help.
If you’re located in Kenosha or Racine County, our water treatment professionals can provide you with a free water analysis.
Installing a water filtration system
If your tap water is contaminated, depending on the type of water contamination, you can install a water treatment system at your home.
Here, at Affordable Water Treatment, we sell all types of water treatment systems at affordable price.
Not only do well sell water systems, but we also install and repair them.
Even if your tap water is legally safe to consume, that doesn’t guarantee it’s actually safe. Take measures to ensure you and your family are consuming clean and safe water.
For further reading:Choosing the Right Water Treatment Company for Your Home
