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Water Testing

Is Your Drinking Water Safe ? ? ?

Did You Know…

The law mandates that public water be tested and treated on a regular basis at the water treatment plant in your area and that it only covers the condition of the water up to the time it leaves the treatment plant.
The water then travels through miles of piping to reach your house, and there is no guarantee of the quality or safety of the water that enters your house.
Many of these pipes are in disrepair or contain lead, and many water pipes in the house contain lead or lead solder.
Private wells are usually only tested when requested by the property owners or at time of sale.
It is recommended that property with private wells be tested annually and buildings with public water be tested every two years or after any plumbing work is done in the building.
The major reasons for testing water is to check for bacteria, nitrates and nitrites, lead and radon in water.
Health effects of water contaminated by bacteria include gastrointestinal disorders, skin infections, infections of cuts and scratches, and sickness or death in the elderly, children, and those with suppressed immune systems.
Health effects of water contaminated by agricultural pollutants such as nitrates or nitrites include decrease of the blood’s ability to carry oxygen, brain damage, blue baby syndrome and death.
Low levels of lead exposure can affect your child by causing birth defects, hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder, lower IQ, behavioral problems and learning disabilities.
High levels of lead can affect your child by causing brain damage, kidney failure, coma and death.
Radon is a naturally-occurring gas that is the result of radioactive decay of uranium deposits in the soil. It can seep through the soil and enter the water as it moves through the ground. Radon is not usually a problem in public systems because of the action of aeration during water treatment; but, it can be if your water comes from a well.
When you shower, wash clothes or even run the faucet, the radon in your water becomes airborne , becoming radon gas that you can breathe. Exposure to radon gas has been shown to increase the incidence of cancer, and has been linked to about 13,000 deaths a year in the United States alone. There is some evidence that radon in water could contribute to stomach cancers.

In today’s world, the odds of dying of old age or having a healthy baby are still against us. But, because of the advanced technology we have today, the chances are better than they have ever been. As a society, we choose to believe what we don’t know won’t hurt us. The truth is, what we don’t know will and can hurt us and our loved ones. Don’t let ignorance take its toll on you or your loved ones. Whether you decide to do business with us or another company is your choice. The Right Choice is to do something rather than nothing at all. Call the AIM Environmental Group at 410-529-0900 to set a appointment to have your water tested.