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This year make everyday Earth Day.

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American Leak Detection has been helping people conserve water since 1974, however this Earth Day, we would like to help you reduce your environmental impact and stay hydrated at the same time.

The Value of Water

As many areas face serious water shortages and even drought, we can do our part to conserve precious supplies through small, thoughtful changes in their lifestyles and activities.

There is no shortage of news stories on the merits of tap water and bottled water from a variety of different perspectives. The truth is, while tap water and bottled water are regulated differently, both are generally safe, healthy choices. But only tap water delivers public health protection, fire protection, support for the economy and the overall quality of life we enjoy. Whatever you choose drink, the water system infrastructure needs constant attention to keep safe water flowing through our communities every day.

Bottled water impact

• Tap water costs much less than bottled water
• Plastic bottles are a source of pollution as 90% are not recycled
• Bottling companies and tap water utilities are not regulated by the same standards
• More energy used in manufacturing, storing and transporting bottled water
• Every year about 1.5 million tons of plastic go into manufacturing water bottles for the global market, using processes that release toxics such as nickel, ethylbenzene, ethylene oxide and benzene. In the U.S. alone 1.5 million barrels of oil are consumed in making the bottles. Most bottles end up in landfills, adding to the landfill crisis.

Simple changes effect larger outcomes

• When drinking bottled water, be sure to reuse or recycle your bottles to limit the environmental impact of plastic bottles.
• Install an in-home water filtration system for improved tap water quality

Conserve Water:

• Water conservation tips