Your Trusted Plumber is a Superhero When it Comes to Clean Water

You do home maintenance to protect your home. You practice safety and good sanitation to keep your family from getting hurt or sick. But did you know that some of your home’s components, if not properly maintained can make you sick?

You need properly functioning plumbing to make sure that you’ve got clean water. That’s where your superhero plumber here in Evansville, IN comes in. He can also help save the day when it comes to helping you conserve water (and save money too).

Here is what you need to know.

Health Issues You Could Face

Consuming unclean water isn’t about having an unpleasant drink (in fact, contaminated water is often clear, tasteless and odorless). Contaminated water can be rife with high levels of bacteria, viruses, lead, arsenic, herbicides, pesticides and dozens of other harmful toxins.

You could experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps or even more serious and long-lasting neurological issues. Some water-borne illnesses include E. coli, salmonella, Hepatitis A and more.

You need to take the quality of your water seriously and to be proactive, along with the help of your plumber, to make sure that your family is safe.

Your Plumbing and Clean Water

If your pipes are distressed because of pressure, backflow can occur, which means that water flows in the opposite direction that it is supposed to. What happens is that your wastewater contaminates your fresh water before it gets to your taps.

Do you clean your faucet aerators? Over time, minerals and buildup can gather in the faucet, tainting water before it hits your glass. This one is an easy fix. Pop aerators out every month and soak in vinegar and hot water to loosen residue and then clean.

Older plumbing often contains lead, which can leach into your drinking water. Yikes! It’s a worthwhile financial and health investment to upgrade your pipes to PVC. PVC is more durable to breaks and damage and is less likely to cause water contamination.

How to Conserve Water Best

If you are serious about conserving water, talk to your plumber about installing eco-friendly plumbing fixtures. Dual flush toilets, motion sensor faucets, and low flow showerheads work well and use a fraction of the water.

You can step up conservation efforts as well by changing how you use water at home. When cooking pasta, only fill the pot with just enough liquid. Reserve water to water your plants. Have showers instead of baths. Better yet, cut your shower short- even if just by a couple of minutes. Don’t run your dishwasher or washing machine unless they are full. Don’t forget to check the hoses for these appliances for leaks too.