Protect Your Family with a Water Filtration System
Water is a necessity of life. We bathe in it, cook with it and drink it daily. It is what keeps our bodies healthy, our lawns green, and our clothes clean. Not to mention, it's also sometimes fun to play in. But with the risk of pharmaceuticals, industrial waste and biological contaminants making their way into our water sources, it's no wonder we think about the quality of the water in our homes more than ever.
Providing your home with fresh, clean water is very important, which is why Bradley Mechanical offers water testing services and complete home filtration systems. Our plumbing and water filter experts can identify what contaminants may be in your water and help you choose the right water filtration system to best fit your needs.
Hidden Hazards in Tap Water
The safety levels of tap water can vary based on the state, city and county. In the state of Virginia, tap water often meets safety standards, but that doesn't always mean it's safe to drink straight from the faucet. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), multiple contaminants were found in hundreds of homes, such as Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic acids (HAA5), Chloroform, Nitrate and nitrite, Chromium and more. Many of these hazards can be linked to cancer and other diseases.
Another alarming issue is the rise of PFAs within our water sources, otherwise known as "forever chemicals." PFAs are now believed to be in 45% of the nation's tap water sources. Elevated exposure to PFAs can have serious health complications, such as increased cholesterol levels, changes in liver enzymes, hormone disruption, cancer and more.
What about Well Water?
Having a private water source like a well can be great, but it leaves you responsible for the quality of water you drink. Heavy rainfall, flooding and runoff can introduce surface contaminants into a well or the aquifer below. There are also many types of microbes that can live in wells - most are harmless, but none can be detected without testing the water. We highly recommend both having your well water tested and installing a water filtration system to help prevent any type of sickness from tainted or contaminated water.
Water Testing Services
Chemical toxins, biological contamination and even traces of pharmaceutical drugs can find their way into your water from many sources. Some of them have no taste or color, making them almost impossible to detect. Any of these contaminants could be causing serious effects to your health. That is why having your water professionally tested is so important.
Hard water means there is an elevated level of mineral content, specifically calcium and magnesium, present in your water. It can have adverse effects on your body, such as leaving buildup in your hair or causing dryness or irritation of your skin. A water softening system or water softeners can help reduce the mineral content in your water.
Water Filtration Systems
Once the problems with your water have been identified with our water testing services, it is time to choose the best solution. A whole house filter is a great device to protect everywhere water is dispensed in your home. Bradley Mechanical offers a variety of filtration products that will help clean the water in your home.
Some of the main benefits of a water filtration system include:
- Protecting your health. By removing harmful contaminants, water filtration systems safeguard you and your family's health by reducing the risk of waterborne illnesses and reducing the long-term risks associated with contaminated tap water.
- Cost savings. Although tap water is the cheapest way to source your water, we've learned it can be harmful to our health. The direct alternative is to use bottled water, which is exceptionally more expensive and detrimental for our planet. A whole house water filtration system is an upfront investment that pays off quickly over the years.
- Environmental impact. By limiting the purchase of bottled water, as well as individual water filtration pitchers and containers, you're helping the planet by minimizing plastic consumption.
- Convenience. Having a water filtration system directly connected to your plumbing makes it easy to always have access to healthy, clean water.
The plumbing and water filter system experts at Bradley Mechanical have been helping to provide clean water for Central Virginia homeowners since 1969. Our trained team can not only test your water to detect the severity of contaminants but also offer solutions like water filtration systems and water treatment products. If you have any concerns about the quality of your water, call the plumbing and water filtration experts at Bradley Mechanical today.
Purify Your Water with Bradley Mechanical.