The Best Iron Water Filters in Ohio
In Ohio, nearly half of all cities, villages, schools, businesses, and industries depend on ground water as their source of drinking water. Ground water contamination is a serious problem. Many agricultural areas in Northwest Ohio, wells have been contaminated by farm chemicals. Contaminants can travel unnoticed until detected in a water supply well. Some municipal systems tap into giant wells and have concerns about groundwater contamination. Others have to worry about lowered water tables and salt infiltration. The Ohio River which is a source of water for some cities in Ohio, is contaminated with many toxic chemicals.Contaminated drinking water causes problems that can range from bad tastes or odors to serious health problems.
Interesting Information Regarding drinking water in Ohio:The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency announced last year, that it had detected microcystins, cyanotoxins that may cause serious liver damage. Read more in this article.
Nitrates have also been found in some areas of Ohio. Nitrates are highly toxic to infants under six months of age. They can cause methemoglobinemia, known as blue-baby syndrome which can be fatal. Symptoms are bluish skin, especially around the eyes and mouth, dizziness, nasusea, shortness of breath and vomiting.
Hydrogen sulfide has been found in test results as well, Water containing hydrogen sulfide is corrosive, it can tarnish copper and silverware, and sometimes has a black substance that stains laundry and porcelain. It also causes bad smells and tastes.
We serve the following cities in Ohio:All major cities including but not limited to: Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Lorain, Parma, Toledo, and Youngstown. We serve all other areas too, if you have questions or concerns about the water in your city or town, give us a call toll free!
