The Biggest Factors that Affect Water Quality
The water coming out of your faucet is affected by the factors of quality. For instance, the quality of your drinking water depends on the geological features of your region, the health of your local watersheds, and your city municipality’s ability to maintain safe standards for public drinking water.
Contaminants in water can lead to health issues. Infants, children, pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems may be at risk for gastrointestinal illness, neurological disorders, and reproductive problems. Here are a few things that affect water quality.
Erosion
Erosion is the process of layers of sand, earth, and rock that naturally erode or get worn down over time. Erosion also contributes to sedimentation in the beds of lakes and rivers. This water is diverted into water treatment facilities, where it is treated and delivered to your home.
Water Pollution
The biggest sources of water pollution are often household substances like cleaning chemicals, detergents, pesticides, and decaying organic substances like leaves, etc. Anything you put down the drains will end up cycling back through the water systems.
Bacteria
Bacteria is often the result of sewage from an overflow, leaking septic tanks, and runoff through animal pastures.
Household Plumbing
The condition of the pipes carrying water into your home can affect its quality. Old cast iron pipes rust and develop holes, and corrosion can leech into the water. Many older homes have pipes that probably need replacing. If you see a brownish tinge to your water or notice tiny particles in the bottom of your drinking glass, this could be the culprit.
Appliances (Water Heater)
The health of your water heater can also affect water quality. Rust and corrosion from metal parts, heating rods, pipes, etc., can cause the water coming from your tap to look murky and brownish-colored.
What Can You Do About It?
While environmental factors are outside your control, you can control the quality of the water your family drinks, uses to bathe, and wash clothes in. The first step is to contact a plumbing company to check the condition of your pipes and water heater. Pipe repair, or replacement with new PVC piping, will ensure no rust, dirt, or sediment seeps into the water entering your home.
We have fully licensed and insured technicians that can solve your plumbing needs in Ramona, CA. We also offer water heaters, drain cleaning, and sewage services. Contact Marklein Plumbing for more information on how we can help improve the water quality in your home.
