Find Out Why Lead Pipe Replacement Is A Matter Of National Concern

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When it comes to the pipe structure that provides your home with water, the reality is often that most people are completely in denial about the condition of these pipes. Most people are not even aware of what type of material their pipes are made of. They simply use the water for home consumption for themselves and their loved ones and don’t consider the health risks they might be facing due to contaminants in the water.

The reality is though, says the team of plumbing experts at Nu Flow-Tech, that millions of homes across the nation still rely on water supply from lead pipes. There was a period in history when it was believed that lead pipes are the best solution to supply water to not only domestic properties but entire cities. However, this has now proved itself to be a dangerous fallacy as the material of these pipe structures deteriorate and contaminate the water with a range of toxins that it releases into your water.

How would you know if you are putting yourself and your family at risk? The team states that it is quite easy to distinguish a lead pipe as it has a greyish colour and when you hold a magnet ...
... against it, you will see that it is not magnetic at all. Otherwise, you can also require at your nearest water utility the type of pipes you are relying upon for your home usage.

As this is a clear health risk, it is important to consider your options if these are the pipes you must rely upon. The first step of your action plan would be to contact your local utility to see if there are any programs in place to address this concern. This would be important to you as you would possibly be able to register with them to get the service at a reduced cost. They might also be able to share with you the best possible options when it comes to service providers whom they’ve identified to address the concern.

While many might believe that the only way how you can replace lead pipes and eliminate the concern of contamination would be to dig trenches and replace the entire pipe system, that is not the case at all. This would be a very expensive and highly disruptive option to follow, especially as Nu Flow Tech offers a much more affordable solution. This team of pipe experts has developed a highly advanced solution that allows for your current pipe system to remain in place.
In a few simple steps, they can shut down the water in your system, use their sophisticated technology to dry the inner surface of the pipes and then apply their specialized epoxy coating. The coating seals the surface of the pipes and prevents any contact between your water and the pipe surface. It means that there can be no more contamination of your drinking water. As the process requires either no or even minimal digging, the labour costs involved in such an exercise is far less, making it much more affordable. Yet, this is not the only benefit. You will have your pipe system sorted out in a far shorter time, have no need to disrupt your yard or home structure and you will also not be contributing to the immense amount of waste that comes from the construction industry every year.

There can hardly be any easier way to take care of lead pipe repairs than when you opt to work with the team of Nu Flow Tech to make your water safe and care for your family.

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Our story starts a couple of decades ago in 1998 when Nu Flow Tech opened our doors for the first time. We offered the manufacturing and installation of special linings for trenchless drains and sewers. From those early days in Canada, we have managed to spread our wings and today we have many locations across Canada, America, the United Kingdom and beyond. Our range has shown as much growth and now we are the preferred supplier of premium quality plumbing solutions to private, commercial, industrial and government property owners. Visit our website at https://www.nuflowtech.com/ and see how we can be of help to you too.