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August 21, 2018
Water is essential to daily life, but do you really know what’s in the water you drink, shower in, and use to clean your home?
Contamination doesn’t discriminate, it can affect both city water and private wells. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends testing your water at least once a year to ensure it’s safe and free of harmful contaminants.
Water contamination varies by region, but potential contaminants can come from both human activity and natural sources.
✔️ Cleaning supplies & chlorine
✔️ Fertilizers & insecticides from agriculture
✔️ Industrial waste & chemical runoff
✔️ Bacteria & radon
✔️ Lead & copper (especially in older plumbing)
✔️ Iron & hard water minerals
Even if you live in the city, you’re not automatically safe. While municipal water is tested before it reaches your home, aging pipes and plumbing materials can leach contaminants into your water. Natural events like heavy rain and flooding can also compromise water quality.
Contaminants may be invisible, tasteless, and odorless, but they can:
Protect your health, home, and family with a professional water quality test.
Schedule your free home water test today with Finken! Visit our Contact Page to learn more.
Ensure the highest quality of life by making sure your water is clean, safe, and contaminant-free.
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