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
Kevin is the route salesman that delivers our drinking water. He is always very courteous and helpful. Thank you for taking care of us.
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 the right amount of water on hand without having too much.
...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!
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.
I just wanted to take a second to let you know that out Culligan delivery driver Fred Sampson is by far one of the best guys that we deal with. He is so nice and always come in with a smile on his face and talking to everyone in the office.
...moreI just wanted to take a second to let you know that out Culligan delivery driver Fred Sampson is by far one of the best guys that we deal with. He is so nice and always come in with a smile on his face and talking to everyone in the office. He always ask how our day is going and how are families are as well as sharing information about his kids with us ladies lol. We truly enjoy having yalls service and you really could not have a better employee he makes doing business with yall such a great experience with him being so positive and happy all the time. Wish all our vendors were as pleasant as he is.
Dear Culligan, I just wanted to take a minute to tell you Thank you!
We had the pleasure of receiving a service call from an employee named Mike Clayborn. We couldn't have ordered greater service if we tried! Mike's vast, yet thorough knowledge, coupled with great friendly service was a welcome resolution to our water problems.
Dear Culligan, I just wanted to take a minute to tell you Thank you!
We had the pleasure of receiving a service call from an employee named Mike Clayborn. We couldn't have ordered greater service if we tried! Mike's vast, yet thorough knowledge, coupled with great friendly service was a welcome resolution to our water problems. He was able to quickly, yet efficiently, resolve our water problem. Not only that, he was able to explain the problem that occurred and the options available to us in such a way that were easily understood. NOT an easy task to do for a 51 yo homeowner with zero experience or knowledge of water wells or water softeners!
Individuals such as Mike who care greatly about their customer, who maintain a generous and impeccable work ethic, and who are willing to share that knowledge with the customer to effect a stable long-term outcome are an invaluable resource for the reputation and success of a company such as Culligan. At any rate, we're grateful for having had the opportunity to benefit from Culligan and its services from an employee such as Mike. We look forward at every opportunity to pass along a glowing referral of Culligan and its services.
Sincerely,
Steve and Stacey Webster