If you're worried about lead in your drinking water, there are several effective steps you can take to reduce potential exposure. Below are tips and resources you can use to safeguard your health and ensure clean drinking water in your home.
Steps to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water:
1. Use a Certified Filter
- Ensure your water filter is certified to remove lead. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and maintenance.
- EPA’s Water Filter Guide
2. Clean Your Faucet Aerators
- Regularly clean the aerator screen on your faucets. Sediment, debris, and lead particles can collect here and contaminate your water.
3. Use Cold Water
- Always use cold water for drinking, cooking, and preparing baby formula. Lead dissolves more easily in hot water, and boiling doesn’t remove it.
4. Identify Your Service Line Material
- Check the material of your service line to determine if it may contain lead. For help, visit EPA's Quick Check Guide.
- If you need assistance, call us at 920-324-7920 or email us at waupunutilities@waupunutilities.org. For further information, visit Waupun Utilities Lead Awareness.
5. Stay Informed About Local Construction
- Local construction activities can disturb service lines, potentially releasing additional lead into the water. Contact us for updates on any neighborhood construction or maintenance activities.
- Call us at 920-324-7920 or email us at waupunutilities@waupunutilities.org.
6. Test Your Water
- Have your water tested for lead by a certified laboratory. Visit our website for a list of certified labs: Water Testing Resources.
7. Get Your Child Tested for Lead
- If you're concerned about lead exposure, especially to children, consider having them tested for elevated blood lead levels. For more information, visit CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention.
The steps listed here are not exhaustive or guaranteed to reduce lead in all cases. Always seek professional advice for your specific situation.
Contact Us:
- Phone: 920-324-7920
- Email: waupunutilities@waupunutilities.org
- Website: www.waupunutilities.com