After a flood, it’s natural to worry about how the damage has affected your home—and your water. Whether you rely on tap or well water, flooding can lead to contamination that isn’t always visible. So, how can you protect your family after a flood? Why would floods affect your water quality? Floods may impact …
Understanding PFAS in drinking water is critical for every homeowner concerned about their health and safety. This article will explain what PFAS are, how they can contaminate your drinking water, the health risks, and why using a safe home PFAS test kit is a smart choice for safeguarding your family. What Are PFAS? PFAS …
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Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) are two chemicals that are part of the family of chemicals known as PFAS. These are known as forever chemicals because of how long they take to naturally break down. This article will cover what PFOA and PFOS are, how it gets into your drinking water, what levels …
If you are on a public water supply, your drinking water is treated by a public utility to ensure that it’s safe from bacteria and other dangerous sources. But the way that it is treated is with chemical disinfectants that carry their own risk. Even though these disinfectants are typically a net positive on your …
Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide, known to increase cancer risk and disrupt hormones. In this article, we’ll cover what Glyphosate is, what it’s health effects are, how to test for it, and what to do if you test positive for Glyphosate. Glyphosate in Drinking Water at a Glance: Health Effects: Potential endocrine …
For Indiana Home Inspectors, it’s important to ensure that the home’s water quality is safe. Contaminated drinking water is not only a serious health risk but could affect the property’s value. Many homes, especially those with private wells, could be an expensive repair that home buyers need to know about before they purchase. Offering …
Benzene is highly flammable and is also produced naturally from volcanoes and forest fires. Safe Home offers kits that provide drinking water testing for benzene in city and well water supplies. Benzene in Drinking Water at a Glance: Health Effects: Anemia. Increased risk of leukemia. MCL: 5 ppb Test: Safe Home VOCs in …
In areas affected by fires, there are often dangerous levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in public water systems. This article covers why these VOCs contaminate the water supply, how they affect your health, and what you can do about it. What are VOCs? VOCs are not a single chemical but a …
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VOCs in your drinking water could be a significant health concern. Many people don’t realize that changes in weather can affect the concentration of VOCs in their water. This article explains the health risks of VOCs, how weather influences their concentrations, and how to test for them in your water. Health Effects of VOCs …
Testing your water with an EPA-certified lab may seem intimidating, but Safe Home Test Kits makes it simple. In just a few steps, you’ll know exactly what’s in your water—backed by expert support at every stage. Whether you’re concerned about lead, pesticides, or bacteria, our comprehensive test kits offer peace of mind. Step 1: Picking …
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