Lead in Washington DC’s water

I read this article in the Washington Post today. It again highlights the importance of homeowners taking responsibility for their own drinking water quality. It is very interesting to note that the CDC falsified test data, and that the use of chloramine exacerbated the lead problem. The US recession has only made things worse for water utilities who continue to be help to extremely high standards with limited operating budgets.

Who can you trust to protect your water?

I read this article and was stunned at how easily mistakes happen that can kill people! This is a tragic event that certainly is a grim reminder to us all…We can’t trust local, state, or national governments to protect us from everything all the time. Utilities do the very best job that they can with the budgets that they have, but the onus is still on us as individuals to protect ourselves and our families. Minimum standards arn’t good enough for me, and they certainly shouldn’t be good enough for you!