A Professional Drinking Water Test Can Expose What’s Lurking in Your Glass

Don’t know what’s in your family’s water? You’re not alone. A professional drinking water test can offer clarity on this subject for the many Americans who use tap water as a drinking source, but aren’t sure exactly what they’re consuming. If you’re unsatisfied with the taste of your tap water or it appears cloudy after being poured, it might contain unwanted contaminants, like lead and nitrates. Testing your drinking water through a professional service is the best way to identify what substances are diminishing the quality of your drinking water at home.

This isn’t to say that your tap water is unsafe to drink; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strictly regulates the quality of public drinking water supplies. However, in accordance with the Safe Water Drinking Act of 1974, the EPA does deem certain levels of contaminants safe for human consumption. So, your drinking water may not be harmful, but you’re probably gulping down a few unwelcome substances that negatively affect its taste and appearance. In addition to detecting these possible contaminants, a drinking water test can also identify the presence of additives like chlorine and fluoride that can also lend a distinct flavor to your water.

Once you’ve received a professional drinking water test to pinpoint what substances are causing your water to taste or appear unpleasant, you can address the problem with a drinking water system and start enjoying healthier, more refreshing water in your home.

Contact the authorized RainSoft dealer nearest you to receive a complimentary in-home water hardness and drinking water test, and to learn what drinking water system is best for your home. RainSoft, a pioneer in the water softening and filtration industry, offers several models of drinking water systems that can be plumbed under your kitchen sink or refrigerator to provide better-than-bottled water whenever you please. To address water contaminants in every area of your home, we also provide whole house water filtration systems that improve water for bathing, doing laundry, and other uses. RainSoft has proudly supplied innovative home water solutions since 1953, and we’re eager to help make your household’s water better.