Most people don’t realize it, but tap water can contain dozens of contaminants with potentially serious health effects. So we created this page to help you be informed regarding water quality in the Columbus area.
Contaminants Detected in Columbus Water
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22 Total Contaminants Detected
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12 Contaminants Exceed EWG Health Guidelines
Important facts to know about water quality safety:
The EWG teaches that legal water levels are not necessarily safe. Federal guidelines have not been updated in almost 20 years, and do not reflect the latest health guidelines. If you want to ensure healthy drinking water for your family, it’s up to you to learn about your local water supply and take the steps necessary to remove potentially harmful contaminants.According to Your Results, You May Need a Water Softener or
a Whole Home Filtration System
To know for sure, take advantage of a FREE Water Test from Culligan.
Contaminants Detected in Columbus Water That Exceed Health Guidelines
Bromodichloromethane
Exceeds Health Guidelines By…
149x
- Legal Limit: None
- Health Guidelines: 0.06 ppb
- Columbus Water: 8.95 ppb
Bromoform
Exceeds Health Guidelines By…
3.5x
- Legal Limit: None</em
- Health Guidelines: 0.5 ppb
- Columbus Water: 1.73 ppb
Chloroform
Exceeds Health Guidelines By…
68x
- Legal Limit: None
- Health Guidelines: 0.4 ppb
- Columbus Water: 27.3 ppb
Chromium
Exceeds Health Guidelines By…
10x
- Legal Limit: None
- Health Guidelines: 0.02 ppb
- Columbus Water: 0.207 ppb
Dibromoacetic Acid
Exceeds Health Guidelines By…
18x
- Legal Limit: None
- Health Guidelines: 0.04 ppb
- Columbus Water: 0.731 ppb
Dibromochloromethane
Exceeds Health Guidelines By…
39x
- Legal Limit: None
- Health Guidelines: 0.1 ppb
- Columbus Water: 3.92 ppb
Dichloroacetic Acid
Exceeds Health Guidelines By…
78x
- Legal Limit: None
- Health Guidelines: 0.2 ppb
- Columbus Water: 15.7 ppb
Haloacetic Acids
Exceeds Health Guidelines By…
319x
- Legal Limit: 60 ppb
- Health Guidelines: 0.1 ppb
- Columbus Water:31.9 ppb
Nitrate
Exceeds Health Guidelines By…
27x
- Legal Limit: 10 ppm
- Health Guidelines: 0.14 ppm
- Columbus Water: 3.784 ppm
Nitrate and nitrite
Exceeds Health Guidelines By…
27x
- Legal Limit: 10 ppm
- Health Guidelines: 0.14 ppm
- Columbus Water: 3.78 ppm
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Exceeds Health Guidelines By…
279x
- Legal Limit: 80 ppb
- Health Guidelines: 0.15 ppb
- Columbus Water: 41.9 ppb
Trichloroacetic Acid
Exceeds Health Guidelines By…
119x
- Legal Limit: None
- Health Guidelines: 0.1 ppb
- Columbus Water: 11.9 ppb
Other Contaminants Detected in Columbus Water
- 1,4-Dioxane, 0.0290 ppb
- Alachlor (Lasso), 0.00995 ppb
- Atrazine, 0.0284 ppb
- Cholorate, 79.6 ppb
- Fluoride, 0.922 ppm
- Monochloroacetic acid, 3.56 ppb
- Simazine, 0.01942 ppb
- Strontium, 434.3 ppb
- Vanadium, 0.346 ppb
What Can You Do To Improve The Quality Of Your Drinking Water?
If you’re like most people, you may be shocked to find out how many contaminants are present in our local water supplies. You may also be wondering: What can you do to provide cleaner, safer drinking water for yourself and your family? Sadly, a simple filtration pitcher is NOT sufficient to remove all these contaminants. But not to worry–Culligan is here to help. We have a range of water treatment options capable of eliminating up to 99.99% of common water contaminants. Because everyone’s water can vary slightly, we recommend starting with a 100% free, no-obligation water test. We’ll send a water technician to your home at a convenient time to test your water and find out what’s in it. This test is important in helping us to determine the best water treatment system for your water and your needs. To schedule your free water test now, just call us or fill out this short form:Request Your Free, No-Obligation Water Test
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