Professionals testing tap water across the country are finding things like toxic chemicals and bacteria in the tap water that millions are drinking. If you dislike the taste of your water at home and you think that it has a strong odor and tastes odd, it's time to take action.

Some of the toxins found include:

• Arsenic
• Lead
• PFAs
• Chlorine

You want to know what is in the water you are drinking, and if this water is safe for you and your family. Here are some of the steps that you need to take to find answers, and protect yourself if needed.

Test Your Water

There are many kits that you can get at home improvement stores, but you want to have your water sent out and tested professionally to find out what contaminants you have to worry about. You may want to send your water to more than one testing facility also, to make sure that you have the best and most accurate results to use. There are a variety of pollutants like bacteria, hard metals, minerals, and more that could be poisoning you.

Install a Filtration System

Have a plumbing professional install a water filtration system for your home. This way you know what quality of water you are using to drink, shower, cook meals with, and more. You want to consider a reverse osmosis (RO) system.

The benefits of an RO system include:

• Energy efficient
• Highly effective at removing toxins and chemicals
• Doesn't cause poor water taste
• Filters water on demand

With this home water filtration system you can get all the filtrated water you need when you need it, even if your household is running the washing machine, taking a shower, and doing the dishes at the same time. Talk with the plumber about the cost of this type of system and get a quote for the installation.

Be sure to continue to test your water annually to make sure there are no changes and that the filtration system is doing its job. The filtration system should save you money over time because you should be taking that water with you in a reusable water bottle, and not risking drinking tap water in areas you don't know the water quality.

When you choose a filtration system ask the plumber about the product warranty. This way you know how long the system is covered by the manufacturer. You don't want to be using water every day that has health risks. Instead, take action and get your family the drinking water they deserve.

To learn more about home water filtration systems, reach out to a plumber near you.