A clean, reliable source of water is essential for healthy living. Most of us take it for granted that when we turn on the faucet, we will have an endless supply of potable water, but how many of us know where our water actually comes from? How much do you really know about the water you are drinking?
How can you tell if the water you drink is safe or not? Determining whether water is safe or not involves more than just the body of water, the surrounding land also plays a major role. For example, is the land being used for industrial or agricultural use? The term used for area of land which surrounds the source of water is “watershed”.
The source of your drinking water depends on the area you live in. People who live in cities or large towns are likely to get their water from a reservoir, this is considered to be a surface water source. The location of the reservoir does not have to in your immediate vicinity it could be coming from some distance away. What if you are living in a more rural area, where does that water come from? In this case it’s more likely that your water is supplied by an underground aquifer or reservoir.
Perhaps after reading this brief article you are wondering how you can find out more about the water you drink. The best option is to contact the company that supplies your area with water. As one of their customers, you can request a copy of their annual report which will contain information about where your water comes from. It will also provide you with details about contaminates that have been found in the water.
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