Well Testing Urged By American Academy of Pediatrics

The June issue of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is urging people to test private wells, since different bacteria and contaminants can be very harmful to children.

“Drinking water for roughly one-sixth of U.S. households comes from private wells, of which there is little regulation. With proper care, well water is extremely safe. However, these wells can become contaminated by chemicals or pathogenic organisms.” – AAP (http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/june09wellwater.htm )

Furthermore, the 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act, which regulates all drinking water systems does not apply to private wells serving less than 25 people.

Consult your local Culligan water expert about getting your well tested. The Culligan Man is familiar and respected when it comes to home water solutions.

How Hard Water Destroys Household Appliances

Recently, the results of a major study by the Water Quality Association (WQA) and the Batelle Memorial Institute demonstrated the destructive effects untreated hard water has on home showerheads, in some cases rendering them inoperable after only 18 months of regular use.

“After just one week of constant testing with hard water, more than three-fourths of showerhead nozzles became clogged,” according to WQA laboratory results.

Meanwhile, showerheads in homes using water softeners performed as well as the day of installation.

There are two options available for people looking to keep their showers intact. First off, every couple weeks you can use a toothpick, vinegar, and a heavy duty plastic bag to unclog the showerhead. That sounds like alot of fun.

Secondly, you can install a water softener, which will also help solve the problems hard water creates throughout the entire house.

While this particular study focused on the showerhead region, Culligan water consultants are quick to point out conditioned water affects everything from the water heater to the washing machine to the dishwasher. Surface spots and stains, as well as bad-smelling water, can all be byproducts of hard water. Contact your local Culligan dealer if you notice these water issues around your own home.

In addition to showerheads, the WQA and the Batelle Memorial Institute are studying the effects hard water has on other household appliances. For more information on the Water Quality Association’s study and ongoing research, please visit www.wqa.org.

Drugs in the Water Cont'd

Water Quiz of the Day (6/2) Answer

Americans reportedly use 5x the amount of water their European counterparts do.

Water conservation is always important and Culligan is constantly thinking of the environment.

Thanks for playing. The next water quiz will debut tomorrow. So it will be a semi-daily quiz.

Have a great day from your local Culligan Man or Woman.

Water Quiz of the Day (6/2)

( I will try to do these in the beginning of the day...the Culligan Man got busy.)

On average,Americans use _______ more water than Europeans.

a)2x
b)3x
c)4x
d)5x

The Answer to the Water Quiz (6/1)

The answer is a) 1% of your total body water amount is already lost by the time you feel thirsty.

By 2%, you start to feel the effects of dehydration - and by 15% you are most likely six feet under.

Thanks for playing! The next water quiz will be up soon!

Water Quiz of the Day (6/1)

By the time you feel thirsty, what percentage of your body's total water amount have you already lost?

a)1%
b)3%
c)5%
d)10%

Comment on the blog with your answer or send a DM or @Relpy via Twitter @culliganh2o.