Water Supply

how do I convert from well water to a nearby city supply? The house I'm looking to buy has it's own private water supply through a well. I want to tap into a nearby subdivision's supply instead. I'm looking for potential costs, as well as who to contact to do it? Thanks in advance! If the water supply for your current well is decent and the water tastes good, I can't think of a single reason to change. If the sub-division's water supply runs past your house, as it must if you're that interested in switching, you already have the best of both worlds. You probaby have a hydrant within a short distance, yet you have your own well, from which you can pump water enough to do what ever you want, water your lawn, fill a swimming pool, water the cows, wash your car, whatever, and all it costs you is the electricity to run your pump. You are not yet at the mercy of the people who manage the sub-division's water supply, and I would resist to my dying day, having to hook up to it. The costs will be substantial and they will insist that you have the existing well(s), abandoned permanently,by a licensed plumber. That means they pour concrete down them till it comes out the top. Average costs in our neck of the woods for a 3 month bill is between $60 - $100, for what ever water you've used. At that rate you could afford to have a new pump put on an existing well about every 3 or 4 years and probably have better water all the while.

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Does Reverse Osmosis Remove Pharmaceuticals From Water Supply?

Pharmaceuticals in the water supply is becoming a major problem in the US and other countries. Pharmaceuticals can end up in the water supply through several methods and the result is a health risk for anyone who is not filtering their tap water with a good quality water filter.

Many people have a reverse osmosis type water filter and thus think they are safe from pharmaceuticals in the water. But does reverse osmosis remove pharmaceuticals from water? Or is some of this harmful pollutant still getting through? This article takes a look at what sort of pharmaceuticals are entering the water supply and whether reverse osmosis really filters it out.

Pharmaceuticals may end up in the water supply from:

- Farm animals that ingest hormones. Also the antibiotics and veterinary medicines can pollute waterways from the animal waste. Unfortunately antibiotics are given to livestock to enhance their growth. Their manure can the wash off from the land into surface water and ground water.

- Humans that don't metabolize all ingested medication and as such we flush the remains down the sewer system. This water is then filtered and directed back to houses. If the filtering system is not optimal then pharmaceutical traces will remain in the water.

Pharmaceuticals have been found in the water supply in various tests and studies including inside some fish and frogs, so it is certainly not a myth. Many plants use reverse osmosis systems so it is safe to say that reverse osmosis does not remove all pharmaceuticals from water. It only takes tiny particles to get through the filters and into your glass of water. Reverse osmosis simply does not use filters with a small enough membrane size to filter out all microorganisms and substances.

So how do water treatment facilities try to hide or cover up pharmaceuticals in water supply ? They use chlorine to disinfect the water! Yes, chlorine is the same substance used to clean the family swimming pool. Do you really want drink that stuff? I know I don't!

The result of disinfecting already infected water with chlorine can result in even more contamination. Chlorine simply is unsafe to drink. Remove osmosis does not remove chlorine from the water so you will be drinking it unless you install a water filter at home.

Other pollutants in the water supply include chemicals such as those used in cosmetics, fragrances and toiletries as well as detergents and sunscreens.

In conclusion, there are multiple sources for pharmaceuticals in the water supply. Good quality water filters can provide protection for you and your family. Do your research, and find a system that meets your needs!

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Andre J. Sylvester is dedicated to researching the best methods for water purification. Visit his site at http://www.best-safe-water-purifier.com/ to find out what products he recommends based on his research.

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