Do you trust the water from your home tap? Will you fill your glass at the office with the water? Does the water taste different from the airport bottle filler fountain?
Water quality varies from source to source. If you are wondering...
- Is safe to drink the water at your home?
- Why there is a cloudiness or pink ring in the sink?
- What causes buildup on the showerhead?
The best way to find out is to test the water! The process is very easy and simple. We, at Pristine Living, are always ready to help you through the process as a complimentary local service. However, this is a simple homeowner task if you are willing.
How to test water in your home?
The quality of your water might not be as good as you expect it to be. Just last month, the Steamboat School District discovered LEAD in the drinking water of 5 out of 14 fixtures at our Middle School. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can wreak havoc on almost every organ in our bodies, especially our nervous system.
Whether it’s a malfunctioning water treatment plant or the use of fertilizer near your water pipes or the existence of forever plastic chemicals in our environment, it’s important to check the water quality at your home. But, how do you test the quality of your water at home? Here are a few simple ways you can do so.
Use Your Senses
Often all you need to test the quality of water is to use your senses. Start by smelling a glass of tap water. Do you smell bleach? Water treatment plants often use bleach, but an excess of bleach could be of concern. Smell rotten eggs? There might be sulfur bacteria and hydrogen sulfide gas in your pipes which could be a sign of water contamination.
Check the color of your water through a clear glass. A brown or cloudy appearance could mean that there’s rust in your pipes. An excess of particles should be reported to your local municipality.
Tasting the water can also help determine if there’s anything wrong with your water. A metallic taste could mean rust, while a bleach taste could signify an excess of chlorine. Keep in mind that you should spit out your water if the taste is too foul.
Test the Water
Tests available at the Routt County Courthouse
In Routt County, we work with the Routt County CSU Extension Office or Environmental Health for a variety of water testing. They are both located in the County Courthouse on 5th Street x Lincoln Avenue.
Call Pristine Living Co. for a Water Test and Processing
At Pristine Living Co. we can help you test your water and review your results through our helpful set of resources. Together, we will gain a better understanding of your specific water quality and devise a customized plan for improvement.
Obtain A Water Quality Report For Your Neighborhood
Every water supplier is required to offer a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to provide information about the quality of the water in your area. Check online on the EPA website and search for your local water system provider or check the website of your city’s water provider to see the report. This report will contain the average concentrations of different chemicals and minerals in your area’s water.
Our municipal water comes from either the City of Steamboat Springs Water District or Mt. Werner Water supply. These districts provide an EPA report offered at the following links.
Again, the districts test for required levels set by the EPA and not any stricter. The EPA is discussing the testing for PFAS or plastics in water, but do not do so yet.
In a recent study by the Environmental Working Group, tap water samples were taken from 44 sites in 31 states and only 1 reported no detectable microplastics called PFAS. On average, 6 to 7 PFAS compounds were found in these samples, revealing that more often than not, the general public is exposed to contaminated water with a mixture of these chemicals.
EWG Senior scientist, David Andrews says, “It’s nearly impossible to avoid contaminated drinking water from these chemicals.” It’s possible that even small amounts of PFAS can be detrimental to our health.
What Do I Do To Improve The Quality Of Water In My Home?
An under-sink filtration system should help improve the taste in your water while also removing impurities. If you wish to remove hard minerals to further improve the quality of your home’s water, a whole house purification system provides the benefits of cleaner and softer water at all locations as well as cleaner interior pipes.
At Pristine Living Co., we work with a design team to specify a water system custom to your home, location, water quality and needs. We provide installation support and continue to provide valuable resources through the life of the equipment with maintenance and filter replacement.
Information gained from a valuable source:
https://www.jasonswatersofteners.com/how-to-test-water-quality-in-your-home/
Comentários