September 9, 2009 - Five-gallon jugs of spring water were on nearly every doorstep of the Windmere housing development yesterday. The water is being delivered courtesy of the state due to drinking water contamination that may be linked to the nearby Mottolo Pig Farm Superfund site.
During recent testing on residential drinking wells, 10 showed levels of arsenic that exceed the recommended level for drinking water. Two others tested above the limit for TCE, trichloroethylene, an industrial solvent commonly used in dry cleaning.
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Water Contamination, Land Pollution & Hazardous Waste Material are issues families all across America are afflicted with daily.
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Attention: Update on PVC pipe and Chloramines in the Santa Clarita Valley
http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/17365/
If you click on the link listed above, you can find some information about the Clean Water Pipe Council’s mission, as well as information on the kinds of water pipe being used and not used in the Santa Clarita Valley. The article was featured in The Signal, a local newspaper in Santa Clarita Valley, and despite some errors in information it is great conversation-starter on the issues being faced both in that particular area of California and throughout the U.S. As is mentioned in the article, there are water agencies that don’t use PVC pipe, such as Castaic Lake Water Agency and Valencia Water Company. These water companies are using green alternatives such as ductile iron or steel pipe. Not only are these pipes more energy efficient, but they also keep the drinking water in the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley healthy and lead-free.
However, at the same time as some water agencies are going green and healthy, many others are still using PVC pipe to deliver potable water. These agencies include Santa Clarita Water Company and Otay Water District (in San Diego).Often these companies are also using chloramines to disinfect the water. Recent research has come out showing that the use of chloramines in PVC pipes begins a harmful process beginning with the chloramine breaking down into ammonia –which supports the growth of bacteria. These bacteria, in turn, lower the pH of your drinking water, turning it acidic. Acidic water goes to work on fixtures, such as brass, in home water systems, and can result in the leeching on toxic lead into drinking water.
Many water authorities are unaware of, or are only just learning of these processes, so they could be in effect in your water supply. As can be read in the article, often the “solution” is to turn on your water supply for a period of time before drinking. Not only is this a halfway ameliorative, but a true solution exists –Lobby Your City Government For Clean Water Pipes! Several environmentally friendly and high-efficiency options are available. As we mentioned above, not only are the green alternatives great for the health of your family and community, they are also highly energy efficient when compared to similar diameter PVC pipe. These energy savings equal a smaller carbon footprint and a more economical solution to water delivery. Stay tuned on our Facebook account, as well as on our website for our next article, which will go a little deeper into issues revolving around energy efficiency.
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