Plumbing

What’s Swimming in Your Water Glass?

“Drink more water” is a frequent recommendation for improving your health. But what if the water you’re drinking causes more harm than good? That’s a matter getting attention in many households across the country.While municipal water systems try hard to protect the drinking water for their communities, contaminants can still find their way into your home, flowing straight from your tap into your drinking glass. Problems with nasty, unfiltered water range from “really gross” to seriously damaging illness.

Potential Pollutants:
 Lead is bad news. Generally the result of corroded pipes and plumbing fixtures, prolonged exposure can cause brain damage. And while chlorine is intentionally added to water, it can also produce unhealthy by-products, some of which have been linked to cancer and reproductive issues. Municipal drinking water can pick up many other contaminants including sewage system overflows, water run-off from chemically treated lawns, or industrial pollution that finds its way into rivers and lakes. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American uses about 90 gallons of water each day. That’s a lot of exposure, especially if you’re not actually sure what’s in it. What Can I Do About It? Many homeowners choose to protect their water with home treatment products. Under-the-sink filters are an economical and smart choice if you’re concerned mostly about drinking and cooking water. The reasoning is that water used for bathing, flushing and washing does not need the same rigorous filtration as the water they use for drinking and cooking. Makes sense. As the tap is turned on, water is caught in a reservoir, then passes through a filtering mechanism that can remove such contaminants as dirt, mold, chlorine taste, asbestos fibers, particulate lead, iron, hydrogen sulfides and the like. Costs for under-the-sink filters are probably less than you’d think. A1A Plumbing offers many water filtration solutions including reverse osmosis systems, carbon dual filter systems, whole house sediment filters, taste/odor  filters and water softeners.  Please call us at 217-423-7112 for more info.


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