Water Test Capitol Heights, MD
Water Test Capitol Heights, MD
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Members of your household use tap water to cook, wash dishes and clothes, take baths, and to stay hydrated. Unfortunately, your home’s water supply is highly susceptible to contamination and may contain harmful pollutants.
Why Is Regular Water Testing Necessary?
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) supplies water to Capitol Heights and other neighborhoods in Prince George’s County. The WSSC treats water from the Potomac and Patuxent rivers according to the standards of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Even though the WSSC maintains the highest quality standards, the commission has little control over the water quality while it flows from the treatment facility to your home. Deteriorating pipes and runoff from industrial operations are common causes of water contamination. Heavy metals from your home’s pipes may also leach into your water supply.
Because of these factors, the EPA recommends that you test your tap water at least once per year. You should also analyze your water if you notice signs of water contamination. Scheduling our water testing service at your home will ensure that no water impurity goes unnoticed.
Signs of Water Contamination
It’s not possible to detect all pollutants in your tap water, which is why regular testing is essential. However, some contaminants show their presence through visual clues, odors, or tastes.
- Your fixtures have blue-green, black, or reddish stains, indicating the presence of heavy metals
- Milky or cloudy water as a result of methane gas, dirt, or sand
- Foamy water may contain diluted sewage or detergents
- White deposits from hard water in your pipes, kettle, water heater tank, and shower
- A prominent bleach or a swimming pool smell, indicating high chlorine levels
- Earthy water smell and taste, which suggest organic matter contamination
- Sharp chemical smell and taste, indicating pesticides or volatile compounds contamination
- A rotten egg smell, indicating high levels of hydrogen sulfide
If you notice these signs of contamination, stop using the water, and schedule a water test immediately.
Professional Water Testing Services in Capitol Heights
The impurities in the water can be harmful to your family’s health. Common waterborne diseases include:
- Respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia
- Gastrointestinal conditions, including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
- Skin dryness and infections
- Eye and ear infections
- Infection of existing wounds
For a professional water quality evaluation and water treatment solutions you can depend on in Capitol Heights, MD, call Hague Quality Water of Maryland at (443) 230-5888.