It can be easy to take for granted the water that we are used to getting straight from the ‘tap’ – water for cooking, bathing, giving to pets and, of course, drinking. Municipal water treatment facilities are, for the most part, very efficient when it comes to treating water before it is sent through distribution pipes that terminate in your home or business. However, even the most state-of-the-art water treatment facility cannot guarantee a completely pathogen-free water source, mostly because no method of water treatment is 100% successful at removing harmful organisms from the water.
In this week’s blog post, we’re going to have a look at what the real risks are when consuming water that hasn’t been correctly treated. According to the Water Quality Association, here is a partial list of potential water contaminants:
- Aluminum
- Ammonia
- Arsenic
- Barium
- Cadmium
- Chloramine
- Chromium
- Copper
- Fluoride
- Bacteria & Viruses
- Lead
- Nitrates/Nitrites
- Mercury
- Perchlorate
- Radium
- Selenium
- Silver
- Uranium
So what happens if and when these harmful substances are consumed? Acute effects of intoxication of the above substances are for the most part very rare, and only occur when a spill has seeped into the water supply. However, prolonged exposure to these substances can have a cumulative effect over time, resulting in adverse health effects that don’t surface until sometimes years after the first exposure. Heavy metal intoxication can result in reproductive issues, development of certain types of cancers, and, in some cases, even death.
If you’re ready to get serious about treating your water and helping to prevent ingestion of potentially harmful chemicals and pathogens, contact The LeverEdge today and learn more about our custom-tailored water treatment solutions. Regardless of the volume of water you use in your home or business, we can craft a total solution that addresses your unique needs.
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