Lead contamination is at the forefront of our mind these days, and it should be.
According to the New York Times:
The Environmental Protection Agency says streams tapped by water utilities serving a third of the population are not yet covered by clean-water laws that limit levels of toxic pollutants.
To make matters worse, “more than 18 million Americans are getting their drinking water from systems that have violated federal lead rules.”
According to a report by CNN, more than 5,000 water systems are in violation for multiple reasons:- Failure to properly test water
- Failure to report contamination
- Failure to treat water properly
However with any health crisis, it’s important to know and understand the facts, and fortunately the facts are easy to find with a water test.
If you suspect or are concerned that you have lead present in your water, here’s what to do:
- Get your water tested. Contact us at Culligan of Brazosport and we’ll test your water for free.
- If lead is detected, we’ll send your water to our EPA-certified laboratory to test for a more detailed analysis.
- We’ll help you interpret your results so you can make an educated decision about what to do next.
If you have lead present in your water the best way to treat it is with reverse osmosis. A Culligan Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System reduces lead by 98.1% so you can feel confident in trusting Culligan with your family’s drinking water.
If you’re not sure if you should get your water tested, here are a few red flags:
- Appearance – Water has a brown or red tint or has started staining sinks and fixtures.
- Odor – Water smells dirty, metallic, or has any noticeable odor.
- Taste – Water tastes metallic, dirty, or “off” in any way.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about why lead leaches into water, its health effects, or how to treat it, we’re happy to discuss this with you.
To learn more about lead and to have your water tested, contact us today.
Local Customer Reviews
Peter is such a great representation to Culligan. We appreciate the services he provides to our company. He is very kind, always in a great mood. Culligan is a great vendor to have on our team.
Kevin is the route salesman that delivers our drinking water. He is always very courteous and helpful. Thank you for taking care of us.
My name is Diane and I am the office manager for OCO Pressure Control Corporation which utilizes products & services from Culligan. Not only are we pleased with the product received, we're delighted by the service provided by our Route Salesman Fred Sampson. It is a pleasure doing business with
...moreMy name is Diane and I am the office manager for OCO Pressure Control Corporation which utilizes products & services from Culligan. Not only are we pleased with the product received, we're delighted by the service provided by our Route Salesman Fred Sampson. It is a pleasure doing business with him. He not only enjoys his job, but takes great pride in it. And, always with a smile on his face!
We have owned our land for over 40 years and it has been since Harvey that our water from our well has really gone down. We saw the Culligan add on Facebook and so we called and made an appointment for someone to come out to check our water. A
...moreWe have owned our land for over 40 years and it has been since Harvey that our water from our well has really gone down. We saw the Culligan add on Facebook and so we called and made an appointment for someone to come out to check our water. A very knowledgeable man came out and explained what we could do to fix our water. So we put in a top notch system to help our water to taste better and to not turn everything we had orange. A very nice and capable young man put in our system and we LOVE what the system has done for us as a family. The Culligan company is very easy to work with, they even called us right before the hard freeze to remind us to cover the system outside. They have come out several times to check everything and to put in extra salt if needed. We are so happy that we put in the water system and would recommend it to anyone who lives on a water well.
I just wanted to send a quick note regarding Fred, the delivery man for our water. He is a pleasure to work with and is always very positive and helpful. You are very lucky to have such a great employee representing your company.