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How Pesticides Influence Water Quality
How do you learn about pesticides and how pesticides influence water quality? Many local water agencies will have information relating to local water testing results and will be able to provide information and brochures relating to toxic chemicals. Surprisingly, a number of local agencies are listed in the “impaired” category by the Environmental Protection Agency […]
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Even Small Amout of Lead in Water Supply Can be a Problem
How is Lead Introduced into my Water System? Home Water Lead Contamination can be introduced into household drinking water in a number of ways. Pipes carrying water from the main distribution pipe (usually in the street) into the house can be contaminated with lead. Pipes in the house can leach some lead into the water. If […]