By Water For Life, Inc.
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23 Sep, 2023
Water for Life recommends North and a middle Georgia area homeowners follow EPA’s tips to keep contaminants out of the local water supply. Water for Life, a North and Middle Georgia water treatment company, encourages area homeowners to take steps to protect the local water supply during August to help recognize National Water Quality Month. "Fresh water is an essential resource and service, and we're extremely lucky to have an accessible and affordable supply of fresh, clean water available near Atlanta," said Pete Van Cleave, owner of Water for Life. "But we shouldn't take it lightly. We should all do what we can to be sure we continue to have fresh, pure water now and in the future." Van Cleave recommends area residents follow these tips from the U.S. EPA to help keep contaminants out of the local water supplies, which consist of rivers and lakes all over North and Middle Georgia that are open to microbiological contamination and chemical dumping and runoff: Wash your car at a car wash: Taking your vehicle to a car wash saves water and prevents toxic chemicals from being flushed down storm drains and eventually emptying into our clean water sources. Professional car washes are legally required to drain into sewer systems so the water can be treated before being reused. Pick up after your pet: Animal waste contains nitrogen, which can remove oxygen from water and leave it unsuitable for essential aquatic life. Use a rain barrel: Rain barrels collect rainwater that can be reused to water your lawn or garden. Avoid fertilizer made with phosphorus: After heavy rainfall or watering, these chemicals can leak into nearby groundwater sources. Use organic materials or wait for dry weather if you absolutely need to use lawn care products. Don't flush expired or unused medication: Pharmaceutical products contain toxic chemicals that should not be introduced to the water supply. Properly dispose of used oil and antifreeze: Drop off these materials at a service station or recycling center. In addition, Van Cleave urges homeowners to consider a free home water quality testing and a whole home water filtration system and reverse osmosis drinking water appliance. Since 2005, National Water Quality Month has been a time for Americans to think about the importance of fresh water sources and their impact on our health and our environment. Water for Life offers a range of over 110 home filtration systems, including carbon filters, reverse osmosis systems, UV filtration, water purification and water softeners and dispensing equipment from 15 different assemblers and manufacturers. Pete Van Cleave has been designated as a Master Water Specialist and a Certified Installer, he was twice past President of the Georgia Water Quality Association and a regent of the National Water Quality Association for the state of Georgia for many years. He has served on the advisory boards of General Electruc Smart Water Systems, Haws Corporation, the inventor of the drinking fountain and the Hydration Station, UGA’s State approved EPA lab, the Board of the International Facilities Management Association, where he was recognized as Associate of the year, and Cobb Mentoring Matters, where he was Mentor of the Year, and Water for Life has been designated as the Angi/Home Advisor Best in Category Award Winner every year since 2018.