Trust a Local Plumbing Superhero to Make Sure Your Home Water is Clean
There are many times that we rely on plumbers to save the day, and while some are more obvious than others, one of the most important jobs they perform is one we don’t often thank them for—providing clean water.
Today, we’re going to talk about the role plumbers play in bringing clean water to our homes, the consequences of drinking water that’s been contaminated, and what you can do around the house to aid plumbers in their quest to supply the country with clean water.
The People Behind the Clean Water in Your Home
Here in Fort Wayne, IN, there are lots of plumbing superheroes that you could thank for the in-home and on-demand access you have to water that’s clean, safe, and ready to consume.
This is because plumbers are the people behind the pipes, water, and sewer systems that bring clean water, cart away wastewater, and make sure the two never meet. On top of that, plumbers are also responsible for making sure that:
1. Pipes are properly maintained.
2. Leaks don’t threaten to turn perfectly good water into contaminated spill water.
3. Lead pipes are replaced with safer ones.
4. Blockages and other problems don’t prevent water from getting to your home .
Potable Water and Your Health
If you’ve ever consumed water from a pond, stream, or lake and fallen ill, then you already know how important it is to drink water that’s free from contaminants. In natural water sources like ponds and lakes, common contaminants include pathogens like E. coli and giardia.
However, there are many other types of pollutants aside from viruses and bacteria, and water can also be polluted with heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, and nitrates.
If you were to drink water contaminated with these things, the consequences could include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, organ damage, respiratory distress, restricted oxygen flow, neurological disorders, and death.
Factors that put you at risk:
Drinking contaminated water is never advisable, but there are certain factors that can put you at even greater risk. People who are more susceptible to unclean water include pregnant people, babies and young children, the elderly, and people whose immune systems have been weakened or compromised by things like AIDS or chemotherapy.
Helping to Conserve the Clean Water We Do Have
With all these things threatening to contaminate the water supply, it’s a wonder that municipalities, water treatment specialists, and plumbers can keep the water safe at all.
Fortunately, however, they can do this, and you can help them out by taking steps to conserve the clean water they work so hard to provide. Water conservation starts with a few simple steps, including:
1. Taking shorter showers.
2. Not running the dishwasher or washing machine until you have a full load.
3. Replacing old fixtures, toilets, faucets, and appliances with water-efficient ones.
4. Not running the water when you’re not using it.
5. Reusing greywater in the garden.
6. Adding mulch to garden beds to preserve moisture in the soil.
7. Planting drought-resistant plants and grass alternatives.
Another very important habit you should adopt that will help to save thousands of gallons of water is leak-detection. Every month or two, go around your house and inspect appliances, toilets, faucets, pipes, fixtures, and hoses for leaks and signs of water damage.
If you find a leak, fix it immediately or call in a plumber, as this will prevent the loss of clean water, it’ll help to save you money, you’ll be doing your part for water conservation, and you’ll be helping your local plumber’s efforts to provide safe water for everyone.
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