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Tap Water Delivers Quality
The Value of Water
As many areas face serious water shortages and even drought, consumers can do their 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 [Sierra Club]
- 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 [CommonDreams.org]
- More energy used in manufacturing, storing and transporting bottled water [wikipedia.org]
- Fox News - Green Alternatives to Bottled Water
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
leak detection tips / resources
- the bucket test
Is your pool needing constant refilling? You may have a hidden leak in your pool. Try the seven steps to determine if your pool is leak free. Do-it-yourself 24 hour test. Test your pool- the meter test
Do you have a high water bill? You may have a hidden plumbing leak. Try the seven steps to determine if your property is leak free. Do-it-yourself 30 minute test. Test your water meter
- pool leak calculator
- Use the calculator to determine the amount of water loss over a period of time. Calculate pool water loss
- frequently asked questions
- How should I choose a leak detection specialist? Get answers
- leak facts
- A 1/8 inch hole in a metal pipe, at 40 psi, leaks 2,500 gallons of water in 24 hours. Facts about leaks
- signs and symptoms
- You may have a plumbing leak if... Leak signs & symptoms
- pool safety tips
- Each year, about 260 children under 5 drown in swimming pools. The preventive measures below are essential to protect your family against drowning. Keep your pool safe
- water conservation
- Saving water is like any other habit. The more you do it, the more natural it becomes. Become water-wise, it's fun to find more ways to conserve. Conserve water
- drink tap water
- Consumers can do their part to conserve precious supplies through small, thoughtful changes in their lifestyles and activities. Learn about tap water
- prevent west nile virus
- It can take as little as five days for mosquito larval to incubate into an adult in stagnant water. Prevent west nile
- earthquake tips
- When there’s an earthquake, underground pipes in the home shift and move. Earthquake preparedness
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