Water is essential for life. A healthy, adult human can be upwards of 60% water. It is needed for our cells, organs, and tissues to stay healthy and in working order. From regulating body temperature to removing waste, water is vital for bodily functions, and without it, we cannot survive.
It is vital for us to care about the water that we are putting into our bodies and washing ourselves with daily, and care of our water sources should include regular testing. Clean water is a necessity when it comes to health.
Why is Clean Water Important for Health?
If you have a sound basis in outdoor education because of your hobbies, you may have learned to carry iodine tablets or a water filter because you should not drink from a water source that you do not know about while in the wilderness. The reason for this is that it is impossible to tell whether a wild animal has peed or defecated in the water source and therefore contaminated it. Drinking from these water sources will put you at risk for Giardia.
Dirty water transmits disease. Cholera, polio, typhoid fever, and dysentery (a disease that many of us remember killing family members on our Oregon Trail computer game) are all waterborne illnesses. Young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals can all fall seriously ill and are especially at risk. The United Nations cites unclean water as the leading cause of death for children worldwide (diarrhea both dehydrates and kills).
Drinking Water Standards and Testing
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set testing standards and methods when it comes to water testing requirements to protect the integrity of the water we use for drinking, cleaning, bathing, cooking, and recreating.
Keeping our water clean protects our families, communities, and ecosystems. Regular water testing by an experienced, accredited lab means early detection of potential contaminants. The EPA recommends that households test water yearly for total bacteria and dissolved solids as well as nitrates and pH levels. Homeowners with a private well are recommended to test both yearly and/or after any time any plumbing work has been done, to include replacing faucets and fixtures.
Water Testing in Manassas, VA
Are you searching for reputable laboratory testing facilities in the greater Manassas, Virginia area? Joiner Micro Labs (JML) is a Virginia NELAP-accredited laboratory that provides professional water testing services.
Our professional state-certified technicians have been providing quality water quality analysis in Northern Virginia for over 20 years. Through consistency and reliability, JML has grown a loyal customer base. Learn more about city water testing in Manassas.