8 Easy Ways to Improve Water Quality in Your Home

Water quality

There was an investigation conducted in 2019 by a team of more than 10 media organizations and 120 journalists. This investigation revealed that thousands of Canadian nationals were drinking water that was contaminated with a great deal of lead. In the meantime, National Geographic reported from the U.S. that around a quarter of Americans were drinking unsafe water. August is water quality month and so let’s learn some easy ways of improving the water quality at home and in communities. Here are 8 simple tips for better water.

1. Clean and replace the water filters

Over some time, metals, bacteria, and other such contaminants will build up in the water filters. This buildup leads to water filters not working properly and can cause a smell or foul taste while drinking the water. For preventing the smell or sour taste you need to ensure that you are following the instructions from the water filter makers. You may need to routinely clean or replace the filter often. You can also consider installing NU Aqua systems at home as it can help you in improving the overall water quality of the house.

2. Replace older plumbing and pipes

To prevent the lead from entering the water you must replace the aging plumbing arrangement and pipes. Ensure that you are replacing the older plumbing and pipes with plumbing components that are free from lead. You can find the lead-free certified makers online. The average cost to install a water softener is $50 when it is DIY installation while professional installation costs $150 to $450.

3. Run all the seating water

Sometimes the water is not used for a while and as a result, it seats in the pipes for longer periods. As a result of this, the water quality can decline over time. In these cases, it is a good idea to run the cold water taps for a couple of minutes before using them for drinking, cooking, and other purposes.

4. Drain the water heater annually

There is a periodic buildup of metals, bacteria, and sediment in your water heating tank. Therefore, it is important that you drain the water heater to improve the water quality of your household and regulate the water pressure within the house better. Consult the water heater maker for more instructions and information.

5. Use non-toxic and eco-friendly products

There is every possibility that shampoos, cleaning supplies, and soaps will end up within the water supply. Therefore, be careful about what you are putting down the drain. You can seriously consider switching to non-toxic or eco-friendly personal care cleaning supplies and other related items.

6. Better disposal of hazardous waste

Different hazardous chemicals such as prescriptions and pesticides need to be disposed of correctly. Properly disposing of this hazardous waste keeps away the dangerous chemicals from entering your water supply. 

7. Use fertilizers and pesticides as required

Application of the right quantity of fertilizers and pesticides at the right time, in terms of weather prevalent, will lead to improvement in the water condition. In case too much of it is applied, or if it is used just before the rain, the chemicals from fertilizers and pesticides are likely to get inside the local waterway. Before the application of fertilizers and pesticides read the label on the product and check out the local weather forecast.

8. Pick and dispose of all the pet waste

You need to always pick all the pet waste immediately and place it within the garbage cans or flush it away down the toilet. By scooping up this waste from the lawn area keeps the bacteria from running into these storm drains.

Conclusion

Water quality is a burning issue right across the world. If you take a look at the news, it will show the issue clearly. Everywhere, people are facing problems regarding contaminated water and in many cases, they are not aware of the contamination long after it has taken place. Although you may feel that your hands are tied there are certain things you can do for improve the quality of water in the house. Read the tips above for this but if you suspect that the water within the house is contaminated it will be a good idea to get it tested. Testing kits are available with Amazon and all other major retailers.

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