Does anyone know what the levels are of chemicals in private water supplies? I know there was new regulations brought in july this year, but I havent been able to find out what the accepted levels are.
2006-09-21 09:46:42 · 10 answers · asked by Mas 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
CHECK WITH YOUR STATE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES THEY CAN TELL YOU HOW MANY PPM'S ARE CONSIDERED SAFE.
2006-09-21 14:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the chemicals left within the water supply are done so to make sure that it remains safe to drink from the mains supply through the piping in your house to your tap. There are going to be some chemicals within the water naturally and the water company will try and reduce them as much as possible, however the piping within your house may add potentially harmful chemicals and bacteria. this makes it extremely hard to regulate.
See http://www.britishwater.co.uk/html/private_water_supplies.html for any further info
2006-09-28 13:39:58 · answer #2 · answered by I8myjob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Living in UK ?- the latest directive is to reduce pesticide levels but dont have the parameters sorry. Lots of work going on in this area. Your supplier should be able to supply you with the full details.pH, Chlorine,turbidity etc
2006-09-24 08:28:07 · answer #3 · answered by Daddybear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper sulphate, alum, fluoride, chloride (mustard gas) among the general ones. Other chemicals are added depending on the area, for instance to combat poisoning from old lead pipes.
Levels are decided depending on the area and whether it is from a bore hole or a reservoir.
2006-09-21 16:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use bottled water only for drinking! but tap water for all domestic and after good boiling,i use it for tea but thats waiting for the kettle to cut off,to make sure it has had a good minute bubbling as my supply pipe is lead
2006-09-29 12:17:40 · answer #5 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your local water board will be able to answer this question. If you google government water you will also find useful websites
2006-09-28 17:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This link should have all the answers to your question. Shows the microbiological recommendations, % that failed in tests, various reports an such like.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/consultations/environment/pwrc-00.asp
All the best
2006-09-28 16:20:44 · answer #7 · answered by krazykarenteague 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your local town hall should have all the info you need on this subject.
2006-09-28 10:19:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your worried get a filter fitted to your taps you can get them that take out all trace elements
2006-09-23 03:20:18 · answer #9 · answered by madeleine b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
filter your water before drinking, we do use a jug with filter.
2006-09-28 12:12:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋