9 Common Water Pollutants From Households

Because it is one of the basic needs to survive, water should be prioritized when taking care of the matters in the household. Making sure that pollutants don’t affect the water can go a long way in guaranteeing clean drinking water. There are many options for this ranging from something as simple as cleaning areas where water might go through in the household daily to large scale Sewage Treatment Hampshire. Below are 9 common water pollutants that you should be aware of so you know if your sewage might be compromised.

1. Garbage

Although there’s no way, in terms of logistics, for a household to be completely clean of waste. Being responsible for waste disposal can help in ensuring water pollutants are reduced significantly. Trash left on the floor, on the counter, and other seemingly harmless locations can become water pollutants.

2. Polluted air

Air pollutants can contribute to the pollution of water as well. Something drastic such as renovating your home which might lead you to scrape old paint can cause lead to get from the air to your water.

3. Air fresheners

Formaldehyde is commonly found in air fresheners. Although they smell great, they can actually cause various health complications when inhaled. It’s even worse if they get to the water that you drink on a daily basis. Make sure that you spray away from locations where water might go.

4. Furniture polish

Ensuring that your home looks great can come at a cost. Irresponsibly using furniture polish can cause it to go to water pipes which can pollute the water and cause irritation to the throat when ingested.

5. Flea powder

If you have a pet living in the household and you are trying to make sure that no flea gets to them, you might be using flea powder that contains dichlorophen, carbaryl, or chlordane. When these get in your water, they can damage your digestive system.

6. Open bodies of water

Both natural and man-made bodies of water can become pollutants if left unclean or contaminated. For example, using pool sanitizers on your pool that has a connection to your main pipe can cause calcium hypochlorite to get to your drinking water.

7. Window cleaners

When cleaning your windows with ammonia, ensure that you contain the area where you do it. Due to the toxic nature of ammonia, having it in your water can cause lots of health complications.

8. Bleach

Bleach is so common that almost every household has it. The sodium hypochlorite that you find in bleach has been documented to irritate the skin. If ingested, it can cause burns internally. Storing it away from water containers can help avoid this.

9. Backed up sewage

If your sewage has backed up, there’s a high risk that the water pollutants go to your drinking water even if the pipes are separate. Make sure that you get an annual inspection of the pipes in your household to avoid having such issues in the future. Having high-quality Sewage Treatment Hampshire can help ensure clean water for the long run.

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