You might hear our team talk to you about “contaminants,” but what do we mean by that? What are contaminants, really? How dangerous are they? We’ll answer those questions here. What Exactly Are Water ‘Contaminants’? CONTAMINANTS ARE LEGALLY DEFINED — BROADLY According to the Safe Drinking Water Act, a contaminant is any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substance or matter in the water. That means that anything that isn’t a literal water molecule is defined as a contaminant. Because of the vast distances that water may have to travel, drinking water is often expected to have a small number of contaminants. Some contaminants are harmful if consumed at a certain level, while others are harmless or even beneficial. Unfortunately, not many local governments put many resources into maintaining the delicate systems responsible for clean drinking water. That’s why people are often shocked when they discover just how many contaminants make it into their drinking water anyway, including in the western New York area.
Easy Peach Cobbler Inspired by MyRecipes.com
Celebrate the end of summer — and peach season — with this simple and tasty peach cobbler!
Ingredients • 1/2 cup unsalted butter • 1 cup flour • 2 cups sugar, divided • 1 tbsp baking powder
• Dash of salt • 1 cup milk • 4 cups peaches (fresh is best!) • 1 tbsp lemon juice • Ground cinnamon or nutmeg to taste
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, add butter and place in oven. Remove when melted. 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then pour in milk and stir until the mixture is smooth. 3. Pour the batter over the melted butter, but don’t stir! 4. In a pot, bring peaches, lemon juice, and remaining sugar to a boil. Stir constantly.
5. Pour peaches over batter, but once again, don’t stir! 6. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg, then bake at 375 F for 45 minutes.
The Good News
HOWDOWE KNOWWHICH CONTAMINANTS ARE MOST DANGEROUS? Despite the broad definition of contaminants, there’s been ample research on the safety of contaminants. In fact, every known contaminant is identified and dictated by the government’s official Contaminant Candidate List (CCL). The CCL is one of the first levels of evaluation for substances you’ll find in unregulated drinking water. Because this list is so vast, it provides a list of substances that may need further scientific investigation to identify the health risks, both long-term and short-term, and the levels at which they’re found in drinking water.
“For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7
The best way to stay safe is to know what’s in your drinking water in the first place. That’s why we offer free water testing at Watercure USA for anyone that calls and asks. We’re always grateful when homeowners tell us we’ve helped improve the health of their entire family — starting with something as simple as water.
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