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
We just had our water treatment system installed this past week and Gustavo did an amazing job. Great care was taken during the installation process and we are looking forward to using this system.
This system is as advertised. We are happy that what has been promised has been delivered. Our clothes have remained more colorful, there hasn't been any build up of calcium or water spots, and the taste of our water is much improved. I am additionally impressed that Culligan sent a
...moreThis system is as advertised. We are happy that what has been promised has been delivered. Our clothes have remained more colorful, there hasn't been any build up of calcium or water spots, and the taste of our water is much improved. I am additionally impressed that Culligan sent a follow up rep, Thomas Kulpa, to make sure we were satisfied and that the system is working properly. The patience and knowledge he displayed was very helpful.
Culligan has been great so far. Timmy Kulpe came to test our water today which we appreciate. Everything looks good. Water tastes wonderful. We are very pleased with the system & the quarterly maintenance plan. All your employees seem very knowledgeable and very curteous. If I think of friends that
...moreCulligan has been great so far. Timmy Kulpe came to test our water today which we appreciate. Everything looks good. Water tastes wonderful. We are very pleased with the system & the quarterly maintenance plan. All your employees seem very knowledgeable and very curteous. If I think of friends that may need water filtration, we will refer Culligan for sure!
When Dakota came to our home today to change out our water filters (per our request)--we were just going to ask him to remove the unit, due to poor service under the previous leadership. We were so surprised when Dakota arrived and explained everything that he was doing on the
...moreWhen Dakota came to our home today to change out our water filters (per our request)--we were just going to ask him to remove the unit, due to poor service under the previous leadership. We were so surprised when Dakota arrived and explained everything that he was doing on the unit. He answered every question that I had. He was so polite and professional. He is definitely an ambassador for your company in displaying dignity and compassion to your customers. Just wanted to say we are staying with Culligan, because of the professionalism that Dakota displayed. This is the first time that we have received "EXCELLENT" customer service with the current company. We were so happy with our service that we signed a contract with Dakota to renew it. Thank-you so much to the new leadership for showing that you really do care about your customers and their concerns.
We just purchased 4 units with Culligan and we were impressed with the fantastic customer service, quality of product and their ability to work quickly. We highly recommend them and our ageant Justin Ratts was professional in every way. Great company, great people!