The human body is composed of around 50-65% water. Everyone knows water is a necessity to live and your body requires around 2 liters a day to function at a high level and be considered a healthy amount. If you are anything like me, who consumes close to those recommended 2 liters per day, then aren’t you worried about what else is all that water you’re drinking every day? The tap water from your home could have harmful contaminants that are not visible to the naked eye. It seems counter productive to drink all that water to stay healthy, while you could be harming your body with contaminants at the same time. To be sure that you’re water is keeping you healthy and not harming you, then it’s time to know whats exactly in your water and test it! In this post I will explain options to testing and better understanding your homes water.
Professional Testing:
If you are unsure about what kind of contaminants you are looking for or think you should test for “everything” then its a good idea to try contacting the water authorities and asking what types of test are recommended or if they know of a reputable testing lab nearby to help you out. The testing lab may have some idea or information on the water conditions in the area and point you in the right direction and test your homes water sample for you. The test can be relatively expensive if you decide to check for all contaminants that can be found in your city or well water. To keep cost low be sure to try and find the possible containment’s that are known to be in the area. This will ensure you get the correct results without any of the hassle of doing it yourself.
Home Testing:
This method is best for those who are looking to save some money or if you’re like me and enjoy learning and fixing the problem yourself. If you know what possible contaminants could be lurking in your water then home testing is a great option as well! These test usually are cheap, but only test for bacteria, lead, pesticides, nitrites/nitrates, chlorine, hardness, and pH. These home kits do not give a exact measurement of water quality, rather they just detect if that contaminant is present. So be sure to talk with a professional if you think that your water has an issue. Home kits are great for checking your water if you are unsure about the condition of your water and don’t want to spend the money on a professional test.
Remedies:
If your water has seriously high levels of contaminants then you should reach out to the local water treatment plant and inform them to help others from drinking the water. If nothing is done, then reach out to the EPA (environmental protection agency) they will be willing to help you out. Now, if your water has some form of a contaminant but its doesn’t have a high enough level to pose an immediate threat, then you should look into getting some form of water filtration system. There are many forms of filters to choose from at DiscountFilters.com we provide people with refrigerator water filters that help reduce dirt, chlorine, Etc… and give you healthier clearer ice!
