Lead control

Lead Exposure—A National Problem

The dangerous effects of human exposure to lead are being reported on national television and in newspapers with greater and greater frequency. Studies by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicate that high levels of lead can occur either from short-term, heavy exposure or from long-term, lower exposures. The more lead there is in the body, the more severe the health effects.

It is widely known that lead causes:

In addition, research shows that fetuses, infants, and children are at greatest risk because of their high fluid-to-body-weight ratio.

The EPA estimates that as much as 57% of our exposure to lead comes from drinking water. In response to this threat, the EPA lowered the standard for lead in drinking water from 50 parts per billion (ppb) to 15 ppb.

How Lead Gets into Drinking Water

Copper piping joined or patched with lead solder is the most common way that lead enters a water supply system. Lead solder joints, now outlawed in new construction, are found in the piping and water storage systems of many buildings built before 1987. Lead occurs in the water systems of office and industrial buildings, apartments, hospitals, residential homes, mobile home parks, and schools.

A study of school drinking water conducted by a New Hampshire lab found lead levels exceeding federal guidelines in more than a quarter of the 2,000 samples it took from schools in 25 states. Lead showed up most frequently in drinking fountains. In addition to lead solder joints, lead can enter a water supply system through piping or connections made of lead, drinking fountains with lead-lined tanks, or private wells constructed with lead materials.

How DiHydro Gets Lead Out of Drinking Water

DiHydro's water treatment program removes lead from drinking water without the expense and disruption of repiping. Our cost-effective program coats and seals the inner walls of a piping system with a food-grade silicate that stops lead from entering the water supply. This continuous treatment process also safeguards water from bacteria and other contaminants while protecting the piping system from corrosion.

DiHydro technicians are expert at analyzing and solving the problem of lead in drinking water. If lead is entering your water supply from outside sources, the use of a reverse-osmosis or distillation unit along with our water treatment program will eliminate the lead. DiHydro Analytical Services, our environmental analysis division, is certified by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to test for lead in the water supply. All water sample testing is conducted at DiHydro's state-of-the-art environmental laboratory. Our lab follows government-regulated procedures to assure that test results represent an accurate measure of your water system's lead content.

Our Water Treatment Program

DiHydro's water treatment program protects and extends the operating life of your piping system, whether it's copper, iron, galvanized steel, or brass. Working around-the-clock, food-grade silicates:

This treatment program reduces leaks, restores flow, prevents calcium build-up, and controls corrosion. DiHydro's injector equipment is custom-built to the specific requirements of your piping system and then maintained on an ongoing basis. DiHydro's program includes maintenance of equipment, regularly scheduled testing, and service calls by our technicians.

DiHydro's water treatment program provides a reliable, money-saving, long-term solution to pipe corrosion, water flow issues, and contaminant control.