A Guide to Handling Lead in Drinking Water
by: George Anderson
Although most modern homes have lead free plumbing installation, there are still millions of houses that have older plumbing and thus increase the chances of higher lead levels in water. In the last two decades, measures taken in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act have greatly diminished lead presence in drinking water. However, some metal water taps, pipes connecting homes to the main street pipe or interior water pipes might still produce such problems. Water that stays in pipes for several hours can get contaminated with lead resulting from corrosion of the pipe itself or of the soldering.
There is no other precise way to eliminate the threat of lead in your drinking water unless you have it tested for its chemical composition. The presence of lead cannot be detected by taste or smell, neither can you see the lead particles, as they are microscopic. Another approach is to ask your water provider what the lead concentration in the water is. If you are connected to a private supplier, they should have such information available. Public water providers also take this problem into account and you can usually get some detailed and accurate answers to your questions. Before calling your provider you might also want to try their website, where such information is usually posted.
The level of risk of drinking water high in lead levels is not high for most people, but it is a factor worth looking at. Elevated lead levels in your blood may lead to several complications, even in a healthy adult. Sick persons and those that are weaker due to age or other conditions may experience bigger problems when drinking lead contaminated water. Infants are at the highest risk, as their small body size might be affected by consuming water with high lead levels. The Environmental Protection Agency declared a level of 15 parts per billion (ppb) as the high limit of lead concentration in drinking water.
If you want to make sure that your water is risk free ask your local provider if the ppb level is below 15. If they answer yes, then you can safely drink water without any fear of increased lead levels. However, if they give you a negative answer, you should ask if the street service pipe has lead in it. If they say that the street pipe is lead free, than your problems might be coming from the pipes in your home. In order to get rid of water with excess lead, try to let cold water run for a few minutes. This ensures that water that has been sitting in pipes will be flushed out. Even if the water street pipe contains lead, the same procedure can be applied. You should always use water for drinking or cooking if it comes form the cold tap, not the hot one. Filtration systems applied directly on tap might also greatly reduce lead levels in the water that comes through your pipes.
About The Author
George Anderson loves old homes and has had to deal with lead in drinking water frequently.
|
Water Retention
Water Retention
by: Sharon Hopkins
If you think you are too big for your clothes, your face is puffy and looks swollen when you get up in the morning, then you are suffering from water retention. The other symptoms are bloating of the stomach or tightness of the ring in the finger. Your shoes will pinch and all these events will cause you a lot of discomfort. This is called water retention or edema.
Usually, our bodies have the ability to balance the water levels in the body depending on the food that we eat or drink. But at times, this balance tends to go haywire. The leading causes of edema are excessive salt and alcohol intake, long periods of inactivity and monthly hormonal fluctuations or pregnancy in women. A sudden gain in weight or swollen ankles are the only signs of water retention.
The common home remedies for water retention are:
? Go into deep water: Exercising in the swimming pool will be an excellent remedy for curing...
Water Retention
Water > Water Retention
The Visible Causes of Water Damage
The Visible Causes of Water Damage
by: Kimberly Duncan
In order to prevent water damage, you must first learn what causes it. This article will cover the visible causes of water damage, the ones that are easy to self-detect.
Rainwater:
Rainwater will accumulate along the foundations or beneath the floor during rainy seasons unless directed away by proper drainage.
Gutter & Drain:
Clogged gutters will push rainwater under shingles, or will cause water to travel down the walls internally. A lack of drains can cause an overflow. Gutters must empty far enough away from foundation walls or else water will accumulate, leading to damage and a wet basement.
Windows and Doors:
Unprofessionally installed windows and doors allow water to penetrate into the wall. Damaged seals around windows or doors can cause windblown moisture penetration.
Leaking Roofs:
Old roofing materials can expose the roof deck to water...
The Visible Causes of Water Damage
Water > The Visible Causes of Water Damage
Oxygenated Water Supplements
Oxygenated Water Supplements
by: Chester Ku-Lea
Oxygen and water are essential elements for the proper functioning of the body. Water usually contains anywhere between 1 to 10 ppm (parts per million) of dissolved oxygen. Ponds usually contain the lowest amount. Streams and rivers usually have the highest amount. Tap water in most large cities is usually around 5-7 ppm of dissolved oxygen. Oxygenated water contains approximately 200,000 ppm.
The air you breathe is 15% to 20% oxygen. In some major cities, the oxygen content can be as low as 9%. An inadequate supply of oxygen is called "hypoxia" and may cause symptoms such as:
? lack of energy
? shortness of breath
? reduced mental clarity
? suppressed immune system
? joint and muscle aches and pains
Failure to breathe with the whole lung (shallow breathing) can reduce the volume of air and oxygen we take in.
Pollution and lack of vegetation can reduce...
Oxygenated Water Supplements
Water > Oxygenated Water Supplements
A Guide to Handling Lead in Drinking Water
A Guide to Handling Lead in Drinking Water
by: George Anderson
Although most modern homes have lead free plumbing installation, there are still millions of houses that have older plumbing and thus increase the chances of higher lead levels in water. In the last two decades, measures taken in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act have greatly diminished lead presence in drinking water. However, some metal water taps, pipes connecting homes to the main street pipe or interior water pipes might still produce such problems. Water that stays in pipes for several hours can get contaminated with lead resulting from corrosion of the pipe itself or of the soldering.
There is no other precise way to eliminate the threat of lead in your drinking water unless you have it tested for its chemical composition. The presence of lead cannot be detected by taste or smell, neither can you see the lead particles, as they are microscopic. Another approach...
A Guide to Handling Lead in Drinking Water
Water > A Guide to Handling Lead in Drinking Water
Making Your Dog Win In Sled Races
Making Your Dog Win In Sled Races
by: Jack Russell
So, you decided to train your dog win in sled races. Here are some tips to do it.
1. Provide dry and clean bedding.
If you want to have a winning dog, provide him first with a clean and complete house. It is your duty and responsibility that your dog must have adequate and clean bedding.
2. Give high quality diet.
Give your dog the best diet that you can find. All year round, feed him with the best diet possible. This includes giving the dog some quality fat in his diet. Fat gives your dog enough energy to run. How much fat you give depends on various factors. For example, Alaskan Huskies are burning fat seemingly by just standing still! Some dogs like Malamutes and Siberians do not require fat as much. Don?t scrimp on quality.
3. Follow schedule.
Make a regular schedule for your dog to relieve himself. Stick to the schedule. Making a schedule to relieve your...
Making Your Dog Win In Sled Races
Water > Making Your Dog Win In Sled Races
Forward Thinking With Reverse Osmosis
Forward Thinking With Reverse Osmosis
by: Christopher King
Reverse Osmosis is a system of filtration that is highly effective at removing even the smallest particles from a liquid.
It is also known as Hyperfiltration.
The Reverse Osmosis process can remove particles as small as a dissolved individual ion.
The most popular use for this process is in the purification of water for human consumption.
Reverse Osmosis uses a semi-permeable membrane that allows the water to pass through it, while ensuring that contaminants do not.
Reverse Osmosis systems have come a long way in recent years, and many people have installed them in their homes to ensure that their family is drinking clean, pure, healthy water.
Many families are rightly concerned about the quality of water they are consuming.
As evidenced by various stories in the press, people cannot always be sure that their tap water is clean...
Water > Forward Thinking With Reverse Osmosis
Water A Guide to Handling Lead in Drinking Water silk
Car Title Loans Offer Risky Cash
Car Title Loans Offer Risky Cash
by: Charles Essmeier
Payday loans have received a lot of negative press lately as states and municipalities try to regulate an industry that legally lends small amounts of money at interest rates that can reach a breathtaking 1000% per year. A less well-publicized variation on the payday loan is the car title loan, which requires the borrower to provide his or her automobile as collateral for the loan amount. While this type of...
Car Title Loans Offer Risky Cash
Water > Car Title Loans Offer Risky Cash
Prom And Homecoming Dresses For The 2006 Season
Prom And Homecoming Dresses For The 2006 Season
by: Lynn Donn
Now is the time to start searching for prom and homecoming dresses for 2006. It?s nice to allow yourself plenty of time, so you can relax and enjoy checking out all those gorgeous dresses before you decide which one is going to be absolutely perfect.
Before you begin searching for your prom or homecoming dress, you should have a clear idea in your mind of whether you?re looking for a full formal,...
Water Prom And Homecoming Dresses For The 2006 Season A Guide to Handling Lead in Drinking Water silk
Water > Prom And Homecoming Dresses For The 2006 Season