Great Water for Great Health

The human body is 66% water! We need to drink at least eight to ten glasses of clean water each day to maintain optimum health. What health risks should we consider when choosing our drinking water?

If you are on contaminated, poorly treated or untreated city water, a small community water system, or your own private water system, and suspect a problem may exist but don't know how to identify it, visit our Water Testing Dept. Having your water analyzed is the first step in identifying the problem and determining a solution and/or treatment method, especially if your water is from a private (non-municipal) water source. Common problems that can pose risks to your health in these situations include an excess of nitrate, arsenic, bacteria and cysts, and chemicals in some cases caused by herbicides or pesticides.

Great Water for Great Health
The human body is 66% water! We need to drink at least eight to ten glasses of clean water each day to maintain optimum health. What health risks should we consider when choosing our drinking water? If you are on contaminated, poorly treated or untreated city water, a small community water system, or your own private water system, and suspect a problem may exist but don't know how to identify it, visit our Water Testing Dept. Having your water analyzed is the first step in identifying the problem and determining a solution and/or treatment method, especially if your water is from a private (non-municipal) water source. Common problems that can pose risks to your health in these situations include an excess of nitrate, arsenic, bacteria and cysts, and chemicals in some cases caused by herbicides or pesticides.
All city water in the United States and most developed countries must meet very strict guidelines for potabilty and can be considered safe to drink in most cases. Most of the problems our clients see on city water, are related to corroded piping or aging distribution systems, calcium hardness, corrosion problems within the home, or aesthetic problems such as bad tastes or odors. Health concerns to consider in this case are chlorine and lead. If you are on city water in the United States, Canada or other developed countries, and want to learn more about your water source or water chemistry, a good place to contact is your local water utility. In the United States, every water utility is required to publish a yearly Consumer Confidence Report or CCR, which describes the sources of your water, the water chemistry, and any problems or violations related to your water. To see if your water system has put their CCR online, go to www.epa.gov/safewater/dwinfo.htm. If you are planning to travel, or live in an area where the drinking water may be unsafe, read more about potential health hazards at the International Travel and Health website. To learn more about health risks associated with bioterrorism, visit the Water Quality Association's recent press release statement or browse our NSF certified water systems that remove bacteria and cysts such as Reverse Osmosis or Ultra Violet Sterilizers, systems that would likely aid in the removal of harmful biological agents such as anthrax. To find out more about water and your health, visit the Environmental Protection's Agency extensive section on the subject http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwhealth.html If you need help finding the right product for your water problem, contact us today!