How Safe Is Your Tap Water?

We often take for granted how safe our home tap water is. In reality it may be more harmful than you think it is. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) mandates that all drinking water suppliers provide an annual quality statement. You can locate these reports at www.epa.gov. If you can’t find it there, then be sure to contact your local utility companies. If you like to test your water for contaminants, contact your local health departments or call the Environmental Protection Agency hotline at 1-800- 426-4791. These agencies will assist you in finding a state certified lab for water testing. Private Laboratories charge from anywhere from $15 to more than $100 depending on how many contaminants you test for. Households with small children or pregnant women should test their water for lead. Testing your water for contaminants is beneficial to your family’s health. If you experience your water having a odor or discoloration to it, you should have your water tested immediately.