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
Testimonial * We want to thank Culligan for their service and to Kareem for his service, he's good work, respectful and to have a smile every time he does the water delivery.
I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much we appreciate our delivery man. His name is Fred Sampson. He always comes in with a smile on his face and has a good word to say. He has worked with us to make sure we have just
...moreI wanted to take a moment to let you know how much we appreciate our delivery man. His name is Fred Sampson. He always comes in with a smile on his face and has a good word to say. He has worked with us to make sure we have just the right amount of water on hand without having too much. He is a pleasure to work with!
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.
Our Enterprise Product North Houston Facility is extremely proud of the service that we’ve been getting from our delivery driver Mr. Fred Sampson. When Fred took over this route our service has been excellent. Fred shows up on time every time and we are proud to have him as our
...moreOur Enterprise Product North Houston Facility is extremely proud of the service that we’ve been getting from our delivery driver Mr. Fred Sampson. When Fred took over this route our service has been excellent. Fred shows up on time every time and we are proud to have him as our delivery driver. His customer service is Great and we hope to have him for a while.
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.