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 Weatherford 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
I would like to recognize our delivery driver, Mitch, for his absolutely wonderful service and outstanding attitude. Our office was set up with a Culligan water service a couple months ago, and in the beginning we had a couple months where we weren't ordering enough bottles for our office. Mitch took it upon himself to increase his load and deliver (and charge us for) extra bottles that he knew we would use when we weren't sure how many to order.
...moreI would like to recognize our delivery driver, Mitch, for his absolutely wonderful service and outstanding attitude. Our office was set up with a Culligan water service a couple months ago, and in the beginning we had a couple months where we weren't ordering enough bottles for our office. Mitch took it upon himself to increase his load and deliver (and charge us for) extra bottles that he knew we would use when we weren't sure how many to order. We had been under-ordering bottles, and through his experience, he helped us come up with the correct quantity to order. We have had no problems since. Mitch has such a wonderful attitude when he arrives at our office. He comes in with a huge smile and welcoming attitude that immediately makes everyone in the office feel happy. He has genuine concern for everyone's well-being and on multiple occasions he has comforted us if he notices we have had a rough start to our day. When he asks us how we are doing today, he never asking in passing -- he always stops, gives his full attention, and means every word. I have never met someone who genuinely cares for his customers like Mitch.
We are satisfied with the service Juan Lopez gave on December 8, 2015. He was very courteous, thorough, and efficient. We hope we get him again the next time we need our system serviced.
We are very satisfy with the system. The service reps are very friendly and explain every question we have.
Today, 8 January 2016, I had the pleasure of speaking with your young serviceman, Mr Dakota K. He arrived early this morning to take care of a problem with my machine. I was quite impressed with his kindness, knowledge and professionalism. A rare trait found in today's youth. He was very informative about the profession and took care of the problem.
...moreToday, 8 January 2016, I had the pleasure of speaking with your young serviceman, Mr Dakota K. He arrived early this morning to take care of a problem with my machine. I was quite impressed with his kindness, knowledge and professionalism. A rare trait found in today's youth. He was very informative about the profession and took care of the problem. When he finished his explanation, i wanted to be signed up, of which, he did. Culligan certainly lives up to its reputation evident by the kinds of people you employ.
I am very happy with Culligan's service. Water tastes great, friendly staff, and I am glad I switched to Culligan water service.