Trust a Plumbing Superhero to Save Your Family From Unclean Water

Here in Oxford, NC having clean water is something that we almost take for granted. But have you ever stopped to think about why we do? Plumbers play a big role in making that happen.

Water can easily become contaminated within the indoor plumbing that is in your home. You need to rely on your plumber to be a superhero and save your family from this health threat. Here is what you need to be on the lookout for.

Your Plumbing and Water Contamination

What your pipes are made of can actually help or harm your water as it travels through. If you’ve got an older home, your pipes might contain lead. Have your plumber take a look and see.

If you’ve got lead pipes, have him replace them with PVC or with copper. PVC is less likely to corrode, which will also contaminate your water. Copper is good at resisting germs, so is a good choice too.

You can be proactive in keeping your plumbing contamination-free. Get in the habit of cleaning out your faucet aerators because deposits build up inside over time. Remove them monthly; soak them in a baggie with warm water and vinegar, which will loosen up residue that is easily removed.

Also, make a point of running the water for a minute before Deposits build up in there and can you use it for drinking or for cooking. If you’ve got contaminates in pipes, standing water is more susceptible to them.

Your Health Risks

You can easily get quite ill from unclean water. Contaminated water is linked to cancer, kidney disease, liver disease, birth defects, eye and ear infections, respiratory infections and more.

If you’ve consumed bad water, you will likely experience flu-like symptoms within a 48 hour period. Seek medical attention immediately if you think that this is what’s making you sick.

Water Conservation Superhero

Mother Earth also needs the help of a superhero to protect its water reserves, which are scarce. Your plumber is that superhero.

The best way he helps is to fix your plumbing leaks. Did you know that, according to the EPA, 10 percent of homes in the U.S. have leaks that waste 90 gallons of water a day? That adds up quickly.

In addition paying attention to leaks, you can help too. Take showers instead of baths. When you are waiting for the shower to heat up, collect that water in a bucket. That water can be used to flush the toilet (it takes about three buckets). Turn the tap off when you are washing your hands or brushing your teeth.