A-1 EcoWater Treatment

Americans drink more than a billion glasses of tap water per day.  Whether our source of water is a stream, river, lake, spring and it either comes from a water treatment facility or from a private well. We are using the same water from thousands of years ago. The benefits of tap water: Drinking from the tap is good for our environment because we are creating less waste. Tap water is often better for you because there are managed regulations that are required and frequent testing of tap water for bacteria such as E.coli and other harmful contaminants.  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets standards for drinking water quality and with its partners implements various technical and financial programs to ensure drinking water safety.  Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)-Is the federal law that protects public drinking water supplies throughout the nation.  If your water comes from the public water system or a private well and you are still having quest...

Clean water is critical to sustain basic life functions and to maintain health.  The 2016 water crisis in Flint, Michigan serves as a wake-up call as we consider exactly what is contained in just a single drop of water. Understanding how lead can impact your drinking water is an important part in determining a solution. Why is it a concern? –  While lead is a natural substance, it is also extremely toxic to humans. If ingested, it can accumulate in the body and cause severe health risks, including developmental issues, cancer, damage to the nervous system, reproductive issues and blood related diseases. The health consequences of lead poisoning are irreversible. How water gets contaminated –  Most lead issues occur when homes or communities utilize outdated plumbing systems. Most of these contain lead pipes or lead fixtures. The lead leaches into the water supply as it corrodes from exposure to the water. Impact on children –  Because infant formulas are m...