Why You Should Test Your Drinking Water

• Identify the Presence of Mineral Content and Unpleasant Tastes

If you live in areas with hard water, your water probably contains hardness-causing minerals, including calcium, magnesium, and iron. This water can be damaging to your plumbing, household appliances, laundry, skin, and hair. Also, hard water may have an unpleasant taste and an off-putting smell. Regular water testing provides information on the mineral content of the water and identifies the presence of any unpleasant tastes in the water. This allows plumbers to address these issues by installing water softening systems and water filters. The specialists at Express Plumbing & Rooter specialize in the installation of water softeners and water filters.

• Ensure Compliance with Regulations

Many areas have specific water quality-related policies that are applicable to both public and private water systems. Testing your water can assist you in establishing whether or not it meets these requirements. Therefore, having a trusted plumbing repair service test your drinking water helps you ensure compliance with regulations.

• Protect Your Health

Testing your drinking water regularly can help you identify the presence of harmful contaminants, such as bacteria, viruses, lead, pesticides, herbicides, arsenic, and nitrates. This is important to ensure your water meets the required safety standards. Even though water suppliers treat water to make it safe to drink, there are many ways contaminants can find their way into your water supply. One of the ways your water supply can be contaminated is through sewer line failure. A leaking or broken sewer line can release toxic substances into your water supply and cause serious health problems. If your sewer line is over 40 years old or showing signs of failure, reach out to Express Plumbing & Rooter for trenchless sewer line replacement. This technique minimizes destructive digging, saves time, and lowers the cost of replacing the sewer line.

• Identify Changes in Water Quality

As a homeowner, it is important to keep a close eye on your water quality and take the necessary measures in a timely manner. There are many factors that can cause changes in drinking water quality, including rainfall, groundwater contamination, sewage leaks, pipe corrosion, industrial pollution, and more. Regular water testing allows you to identify any changes in the water quality over time and call in the experts for help. One of the measures you can take when you notice changes in water quality is to call a professional plumber to inspect your plumbing system and offer recommendations. It’s also a good idea to inspect your sewer line and schedule sewer repair service if you notice signs of trouble.

Schedule a Free Water Test Today With Express Plumbing & Rooter to Improve Your Water

Looking for a trusted plumbing repair service to test your drinking water? Contact the experts at Express Plumbing & Rooter. Our plumbers have the expertise, experience, and state-of-the-art tools to test your drinking water and offer professional recommendations. We also offer water softener installation, water filtration system installation, sewer line cleaning, septic services, and many more.