How Does Pipe Corrosion Affect Tap Water?
How Does Pipe Corrosion Affect Tap Water?
The old plumbing directly affects the quality of the water that reaches your faucet. The metals from which the pipes are made corrode over time, allowing various harmful substances to enter the water. Of course, if you have installed Camelot® water filters, you don’t need to worry about these substances, as the activated carbon filter with its special multiple Ultipor and N66 membranes removes them.
However, the need for installing water filters becomes more urgent when you learn about the harmful substances that come from the corrosion of the pipes. Below, you will discover what these are and what effects they have on your health.
The Signs of Pipe Corrosion
- Color
If the water coming from the tap has color, then there is some coloring substance in it. This coloring may be the result of plant, organic, or inorganic chemical compounds, such as salts, iron, and corrosion of the pipes. However, the color alone does not indicate that the water is not potable. A chemical test will show if there are harmful substances in it. In any case, the water filters Camelot® will purify the water from both color and odors.
- Blurredness
The turbidity of water is a sign of the presence of colloidal inorganic or organic materials in the water. Consuming such water can be dangerous for the body, as disinfection may not be effective. In general, the water consumed should be clear and odorless, which you can ensure with Camelot® water filters.
What Substances Come from Pipe Corrosion?
Pipe corrosion is responsible for the presence of various hazardous substances in the water. These substances are as follows:
#1 Copper
The copper that enters the water through the copper pipes gives color and astringent taste to the water. It is widely used because it has the property of bending easily. However, if the water remains stagnant inside the pipes for more than 12 hours, the concentration of copper can exceed 20m/g, with implications for our health if we do not filter it.
#2 Cadmium
Cadmium is an extremely toxic metal that enters drinking water from industrial waste and from the corrosion of pipes. The concentration of cadmium in drinking water is significantly affected by the hardness and pH of the water. Consuming this metal is dangerous for the body as it has been linked to the development of cancer. Additionally, it is known to cause problems in the liver, kidneys, spleen, and thyroid gland.
#3 Lead
Lead belongs to heavy metals and is extremely toxic. Its high concentration in drinking water is due to waste from industries, mines, and also from the corrosion of pipes. Lead consumption affects the nervous system, the brain, the liver, and causes lead poisoning.
#4 Asbestos
Asbestos fibers enter the water from the corrosion of asbestos pipes and have been proven to be responsible for the emergence of various forms of cancer.
With Camelot® water filters, you can filter the water you use daily, so you do not consume any harmful substances. Thus, the corrosion of plumbing pipes will no longer threaten your health.
