How can you tell if your well water is bad?

• <div><p>Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.</p></div>

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Q: What is the acceptable amount of lead in drinking water?

• <div><p>According to the EPA, there is no safe level of lead in the blood, and so the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for lead in water is zero. Even at low levels, lead is harmful to human health. It can also remain in the body and build up over time with repeated exposure.</p></div>

Q: Do you have to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it&rsquo;s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.</p></div>

Q: What are the health risks associated with lead exposure?

• <div><p>Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.</p></div>

Q: What is considered hazardous waste?

• <div><p>Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-hazardous-waste.htm">is considered hazardous waste</a>, contact your local hazardous waste facility.</p></div>

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Josh did a great job! He was willing to try and fix anything we needed fixed, and did so in a timely manner. He was professional and was honest with what He knew how to fix, and with what needed to be done in an affordable manner.
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Space Air Duct Cleaning did a fantastic job. The technicians were prompt, professional, and very knowledgeable. They explained the entire process and worked efficiently. My air quality has noticeably improved, and the airflow in the house feels much better. Highly recommend them for duct...
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Taylor is amazing and personable. Wonderful working with. Great work always.
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Reviewed in May 2023
Austin was great about communicating, he was concerned that I was happy with the work, and provided a one year warranty if we found any issues later!
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Reviewed in February 2023
He does great work and very reliable.
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Reviewed in July 2022
Very polite and respectful when I called about a quote and their quotes are reasonably priced and customer satisfaction is one of their top priorities. From what I have seen and heard from others is that their work is professionally done in a timely manner and they strive to make the customer...
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They are so great to work with and so helpful and do such an awesome job! Will definitely hire them again!
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Installed a large picture window feb. 2020 when it was the record cold spell, and 5 degree exterior temp. The guys came in, removed the old and installed the new in about 40-45 minutes! The shocker was the $10 savings in gas and electric during the record cold from the previous months bills!! We...
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That was very good and very fast and very nice
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Overall the process was thorough and the work was well done. The gutters were not installed until a few days after siding was installed so that was a little disappointing due to the fact I was told they would be back a couple of days after and was not notified that they were not coming until the...
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.

According to the EPA, there is no safe level of lead in the blood, and so the maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for lead in water is zero. Even at low levels, lead is harmful to human health. It can also remain in the body and build up over time with repeated exposure.

You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

Lead exposure poses significant health risks, including neurological, developmental, and behavioral disorders, especially critical in young children and fetuses.

Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove is considered hazardous waste, contact your local hazardous waste facility.

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