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<\/p>\nIf your water tastes metallic, there\u2019s something in your water. That \u2018something\u2019 is likely copper and it may be harming you and your home in more ways than one. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about copper in your water.<\/p>\n
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Copper is an element found within the earth\u2019s crust. That said, it\u2019s usually extracted from copper mines underground. After extracting the sediment, the rock is\u00a0refined through a series of processes<\/a>\u00a0to produce pure copper. Most often, copper is combined with other elements to create new matter. Most often, it\u2019s\u00a0combined with tin to make bronze<\/a>\u00a0or with zinc to make brass.<\/p>\n Due to its adaptable properties, copper is often used to create common, household goods. For example, cars manufactured in the U.S. can contain around 50 pounds of copper. Similarly, U.S. homes contain around 400 pounds. Within your home, you\u2019re likely to find it inside your walls as many pipes and electrical wires are made of copper. You might even find it in your wallet or pocket if you have a\u00a0penny created before 1982<\/a>. While they used to be made of 95% copper, pennies are now made of 96.7% zinc and only 2.4% copper.<\/p>\n The most common way copper contaminates water is\u00a0through the corrosion of pipes<\/a>, faucets and water fixtures. When hot water runs through copper pipes, the element is stripped and dissolves into the water. Similarly, water sitting in pipes overnight can have the same effect on copper.\u00a0Copper levels in water may vary<\/a>\u00a0depending on the other minerals present, the length of time water sits in your pipes and the water\u2019s temperature and acidity. Not to mention, other heavy metals may also sneak into your water as a result of mining. Upon refining copper, leftover waste (like lead and mercury) is drained into rivers and streams, contaminating our water supplies.<\/p>\n Copper can affect both you and your home. Around your home, you may notice blue or green stains on faucets, pipes, and sinks as well as bitter or metallic tasting water. In regards to your health, excess copper intake can result in\u00a0vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pains<\/a>. If you experience any unusual side effects, consult a medical professional immediately. While signs of copper in your water supply may sometimes be obvious, they can also go undetected. Thus, it\u2019s best to have your water professionally tested for levels of copper and other dangerous minerals.<\/p>\n To test for copper in your water, get started with a\u00a0free in-home water test<\/a>\u00a0from Culligan official representative in Ukraine – LLC “Aqua-Lux, Vinnitsa”<\/a>. Whether you get your water from a private well or from a public supply, your water could become contaminated by the time it drips from your faucets. That said, well water is at even\u00a0higher risk of infection<\/a>. As so, the EPA recommends\u00a0testing your water every two to three years<\/a>\u00a0or sooner if you notice signs of contamination. By regularly testing for copper in water, you can help protect your home and yourself.<\/p>\n To reduce copper in your water supply, allow water from faucets to\u00a0run for 30 seconds before use<\/a>. Alternatively, water filters like\u00a0Culligan\u2019s Reverse Osmosis Filtration Systems<\/a>\u00a0can do the work for you. By filtering out harsh elements like copper, lead and mercury, you\u2019ll have cleaner, better tasting water to use throughout your home when you need it most.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If your water tastes metallic, there\u2019s something in your water. That \u2018something\u2019 is likely copper and it may be harming you and your home in more ways than one. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about copper in your water. What is copper Copper is an element found within the earth\u2019s crust. That said, it\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/aqualux.vn.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/aqualux.vn.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/aqualux.vn.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/aqualux.vn.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/aqualux.vn.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"http:\/\/aqualux.vn.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":773,"href":"http:\/\/aqualux.vn.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99\/revisions\/773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/aqualux.vn.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/aqualux.vn.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/aqualux.vn.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Why there\u2019s copper in your water supply<\/h3>\n
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