Preventing Lead Poisoning
Last month, we discussed lead poisoning in your water supply, how to prevent it, and what to do if you have it. This month, while not our area of expertise, we will discuss other sources of lead poisoning and how to reduce the risk. But we start with the potential symptoms of lead poisoning. Lead […]
Plumbing New Year’s Resolutions
With 2020 just around the corner, you no doubt are thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. And undoubtedly resolutions about your home’s plumbing are not top of mind. So to help you out, here are 10 plumbing resolutions (with some “subresolutions”) to greet the new year. Prevent your pipes from freezing. Here are the “subresolutions” […]
Lead in Your Drinking Water
Lead in drinking water has certainly been in the news. Earlier this year, there were the horrific stories of lead in the drinking water in Flint, MI. Then, a few weeks ago, the city of Highland Park shut off faucets in city-owned facilities after they tested high for lead. The EPA mandates that water contain […]
Best Ways to Remove Lead from Water
In the pursuit of a healthy home environment, ensuring the purity of your drinking water is paramount. One common yet hazardous contaminant that often lurks in residential water systems is lead. Today, we’ll explain how lead exposure can occur through your drinking water supply and explore the best strategies to remove lead from water at […]
