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
Jut a note to say THANKS! We appreciated the service man that was sent to take care of replacing the filters in our units. He is a very nice gentleman and very knowledgeable about Culligan products. You need to treat him well! He is an asset to the operation. Your
...moreJut a note to say THANKS! We appreciated the service man that was sent to take care of replacing the filters in our units. He is a very nice gentleman and very knowledgeable about Culligan products. You need to treat him well! He is an asset to the operation. Your help in finally getting our problem taken care of was greatly appreciated.
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.
As a Culligan filter system owner I want to drop you a line and offer some Kudos to one of your service personnel, Dakota from your Nocona area.
The service call was scheduled for 11-30-2016 mid morning to early afternoon. The service rep called early in the morning to provide
As a Culligan filter system owner I want to drop you a line and offer some Kudos to one of your service personnel, Dakota from your Nocona area.
The service call was scheduled for 11-30-2016 mid morning to early afternoon. The service rep called early in the morning to provide me with an estimated time of arrival and later again when he was approximately 30 minutes out. This continuous updating on arrival time allowed me the opportunity to complete other activities and not be tied to the house waiting and wondering if and when he would arrive...much appreciated.
Upon inspecting the filtration system it was determined that only a filter would be required to maintain the system. He was polite and professional during the entire process. His knowledge and understanding of water systems and system requirements when the water source is a well was very enlightening and provided addition information when I decide to upgrade or replace other components of the system.
Thanks for the professional service,
Tim DeSpain
Mitch is our delivery man and could not be more outstanding. I have never met someone so genuinely happy to do their job. He took the initiate when we initially began our water delivery to stop by and introduce himself and make sure we had the right amount of water.
...moreMitch is our delivery man and could not be more outstanding. I have never met someone so genuinely happy to do their job. He took the initiate when we initially began our water delivery to stop by and introduce himself and make sure we had the right amount of water. The deliveries following that, have been nothing but a pleasant experience showing genuine care and concern to make us happy. Thank you for your work and please keep up the positive attitude, it doesn't go unnoticed!
I had my Culligan drinking water system (Aquacleer) installed last Feb 2015. I am satisfied with the installation and the service provided by Culligan personnel. PS Tommy Kulpa was inspecting my system and he has been both cordial and helpful.