Hello World! Welcome Friends! Lead is a heavy metal that was used extensively in plumbing pipes during the first half of the 20th century. This was before it was discovered that lead can be toxic to the body.
Unfortunately, when lead is ingested the body is unable to eliminate it. Instead, it simply builds up in the body. Eventually, the lead builds to a level where the organs start to struggle, potentially causing them to stop working.
The lead you consume will go into all the different organs in your body. The good news is that it can be treated by medical professionals if it is caught early enough.
In addition, lead water piping is no longer made or used, just as lead is no longer an ingredient in paint and other consumables.
Checking For Lead
The first thing to check is the pipes in your property. Modern pipes are copper or perhaps plastic. If you have lead pipes then you need to get rid of them as soon as possible and replace them with copper or plastic. This only applies to old houses that have yet to be renovated and modernized.
Whether you have lead pipes or not, it’s worth getting a testing kit and have your water tested. This will tell you if there is any lead or other contaminants that you should be concerned about.
If the lab discovers lead you’ll want to recheck your plumbing system. It’s important to know where the lead is coming from.
Should you be unable to find any lead contamination in your home see if you can get your neighbors to test their water. It is possible there’s a supply problem.
It’s a good idea to take two water samples to the lab. One from the faucet first thing in the morning, that’s the water that has been sitting in the pipes all night. The second sample is after you’ve run the cold water for two minutes.
Removing the Lead
If you discover lead in the water supply you’ll want to stop drinking it straight away. You’ll have to rely on bottled water until you have fitted a water filter.
It’s a good idea to speak to the experts in water filters Sydney. They can talk you through the different types of filters available and which one is best suited to your situation. You should note that an under-sink filter is not the best option if you have lead in your water. It’s better to filter all the water in the house and know it’s all safe to use.
The Best Water Filter
Although there are several options, if you want to confidently remove lead and other heavy metals from your water you need to use a reverse osmosis filter. This effectively forces the water through a barrier, leaving the metals and minerals behind.
Reverse osmosis filters use a concentrated mineral mix to create imbalance, they need to be maintained regularly to ensure they are working properly. But, they are the best option if you have lead in your water.
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