Get the Lead Out of Your Water
>> Jan 26, 2019
The occurrence of lead in drinking water is undeniably
unsafe. Even minuscule amounts that we may ingest could cause potential harm.
Aside from the standard risks of lead and its poisonous damage on the body, it
accumulates in the body at low levels with persistence. This means that, over
time, the metal collects inside the body and increases the risk of harm. Among
those more at risk, such as infants, this is cause for concern. The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests even low-level lead in a child’s
blood may result in physical and behavioral problems. Currently, the EPA
suggests a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for lead within water to be 15 parts
per billion. Despite this margin, the EPA also, and continuously, states that no level of lead is safe.
Ideally, the amount of lead within our water supply
would be none. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case and, as such, it is important
to take part of the responsibility of safe water into your own hands.
Monitoring your water quality is an incredibly useful habit. By requesting your
local water report you will be able to see the levels of lead as well as other
such contaminants in your water. Lead consumption causes health issues for
adults, such as complications with the blood and kidneys. Furthermore, it poses
a great risk for pregnant women due to the transmission of minerals to the
fetus. As these issues and developments become increasingly widespread, more
people are requesting their water reports and looking to resolve issues with
their water supply.
While a filter is an obvious choice to eliminate lead
and other harmful pollutants within water, it is important to note that not all
filters are appropriate. In addition, simply adopting a filter or multiple
filters may not be ideal for your situation. It is highly recommended that you
look to source a filter that is capable of filtering your entire home, such as
the whole house water filter by Clean Air Pure Water.
Installing a filter at the beginning of your home’s water intake assures that
any lead from the cities water supply will be removed. If your home was built
before 1986 you will also have lead solder in the house pipes. In that case you
will also need a drinking water filter such as Sweetwater’s Kitchen Defender.
To reduce and remove metals from your water, a whole
house water filter should offer you electrochemical processing that attracts
the substances, taking them from the water. While it is important to have an
understanding of your water filtration needs, you should not feel overwhelmed.
The installation of such filters is handled by your plumber and is
uncomplicated. The device itself, in this example the Urban Defender, is
slimline and compact, meaning there is little imposition on your home plumbing.
In addition, suppliers such as Clean Air Pure Water
also offer an in-depth review of your water report to give you knowledge and
confidence with your installation. Since each location in the United States draws
its water from various locations, the type of contamination is dependent on the
source. Therefore, choosing an appropriate filtration system allows you to also
filter other contaminants that may be contained with your local water supply,
an advantage that rudimentary filters simply cannot offer.
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