As parents, we are always on the lookout for potential dangers around the home and do our utmost to prevent incidents which may result in injury or ill health.
However, with homes in Ireland at risk of lead contamination from their water supply, it's no surprise that many of us feel helpless when it comes to providing our families with safe drinking water.
If this sounds at all familiar, then fear not!
BRITA, experts in drinking water optimisation, are eager to reassure families in Ireland that there exist some simple steps we can take in order to reduce lead levels in our drinking water.
With Irish Water statistics indicating that lead contamination levels in Dublin are unusually high, BRITA advises the resident to flush out a couple of litres of water, which has stagnated in the pipes overnight, before using a BRITA jug to reduce the remaining lead.
As a result of their unique filter system, BRITA jugs help to reduce taste and smell impairing substances such as chlorine as well as reducing limescale and metal levels found in water due to domestic plumbing.
If you adhere to the guidelines which accompany the jugs and filters, you will be able to provide your family with perfectly potable water that is within the legal limits.
With enough to worry about as busy mums, it's certainly reassuring to know we can rely on this method to keep ourselves and our families in good health!
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