What to Know About Lead in Your Well Water

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What to Know About Lead in Your Well Water

Ruan Marinho • Aug 17, 2020

Has your well been tested for lead? If you get your water from a well, it may be contaminated with lead. Lead can be harmful to your health and is difficult to detect without proper testing. The professionals at Mosman Well Works can make sure this harmful substance is not in your drinking water. Below outlines what you need to know about lead in your well water as a homeowner.

Testing Is the Best Way to Ensure a Lead-Free Well

You may have lead in your well water without knowing, and neglecting to have your well water tested can be harmful for you and your family. Testing your water for lead is affordable, and the only way to make sure your well water is lead-free. Mosman Well Works delivers affordable testing solutions for wells throughout Connecticut. We base our testing on the criteria used by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and can identify a variety of contaminants in your well water.

Lead Is Naturally Found in The Earth

Lead is a natural substance found in the Earth, but it can also contaminate your well through manmade means. If your well is over 25 years old, lead was likely used in the well’s construction. Lead can also come from industrial run-off and was prevalent in the construction of older homes—including plumbing. With many ways for lead to contaminate your well water, testing is your best defense.

Lead Exposure Is Dangerous and Preventable

According to the EPA, exposure to lead in drinking water can be harmful to adults and children alike. The EPA identifies the following harmful effects of lead in drinking water:

Attribute to cardiovascular, reproductive, and kidney issues in adults
Result in premature birth or harm the growth of the fetus in pregnant women
Stunt many developmental and growth factors in children
Cause anemia and hearing problems in children

At Mosman Well Works, we can test your water and determine the solution to remove the lead and help keep your drinking water safe.

Make Sure Your Well Water Is Safe

At Mosman Well Works, the safety of your family is our top priority. Now that you are educated on what to know about lead in your well water, you can ensure that you and your family are safe at all times. If you aren’t sure that your well water is lead-free, contact us at (203) 586-1688 to speak with an expert and have your well water tested.

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