Tips for Maintaining the Quality of Roanoke's Drinking Water
Southern Trust Home Services is offering homeowners in southern Virginia advice on preserving their water quality for National Drinking Water Week
ROANOKE, Va., May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Trust Home Services, a leading Roanoke-based HVAC, plumbing and electrical company serving southern Virginia, is offering tips to local homeowners on how to improve and maintain their communities' water quality in honor of National Drinking Water Week, taking place May 5-11.
"The quality and cleanliness of our drinking water is something that is obviously very important to everyone, even if we don't think about it that often," said Ted Puzio, owner of Southern Trust Home Services. "We're fortunate to have good water quality in our area, but we all need to take action to maintain that quality and even improve it."
Puzio suggests Roanoke residents take the following to preserve the excellent water quality in the Roanoke Valley.
- Take cars to the car wash. Commercial car washes are required follow guidelines on the soaps they use and on wastewater disposal. Homeowners may not know that washing their car on the street or in the driveway can pollute local streams, creeks and rivers by carrying harmful chemicals (such as soaps) to the storm drain. A common misconception is that storm drains flow into sewers, when in fact storm water is often carried to local waterways.
- Think before you flush. While sewers and septic tanks are equipped to handle waste water, it is important to flush only appropriate substances. Flushing prescription drugs, paint thinners, or other chemicals can potentially contaminate the water supply, especially if a home is served by a well.
- Inspect wells and test the water. Homes that use well water should have their wells inspected and the water tested by a certified professional to ensure contaminants aren't finding their way into the water table.
- Consider a whole-home water filtration system. These systems are more elaborate than those that go in a pitcher or on a faucet. They purify all the water used in a home by filtering it as it enters the residence. Most people find the water tastes better than unfiltered tap water, and the systems can also remove any sediment or chemicals that are picked up between the water treatment plant and the home.
For more information on ways to improve water quality, call Southern Trust Home Services at 540-343-4348 or visit southerntrusthomeservices.com.
About Southern Trust Home Services
Founded in 1995 as Southern State Electric, Southern Trust Home Services provides residential services including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, bathroom remodels, drain cleaning, water treatment and 24/7 emergency repairs to homeowners in more than 60 cities throughout southern Virginia. Roanoke's first to offer a lifetime guarantee on all recommended repairs, Southern Trust Home Services staffs dedicated, certified, licensed and insured, drug and criminal background checked technicians who provide timely, same-day services for a variety of home repairs, installations, and maintenance. A Better Business Bureau accredited company since 2006, Southern Trust Home Services has financing available including 0 percent for 18 months, and Lifetime Repair Guarantee on stated repairs. To find out more, call 540-343-4348 or visit southerntrusthomeservices.com.
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