The recent train derailment and chemical release in East Palestine, Ohio, may have you thinking, What’s in my drinking water? Find out with a free water test from your local Culligan water expert.

Access to clean and safe drinking water is essential for the well-being of families and communities. Unfortunately, water contamination is a common problem that can have serious health consequences.

Culligan water recommends testing your water yearly. This helps identify any potential problems and guarantees safe drinking water.

If you have complex water worries, have recently moved, or own a private well, you may need an advanced test. Culligan water's lab in Illinois is EPA-certified and can provide this service. An advanced water test screens for dozens of complex contaminants including copper, radon, POAs/PFOAs, microscopic bacteria, manganese and more.

We'll provide valuable insights on how to identify impurities and boost water quality in your drinking water supply.*

A contaminant is anything found in water — from minerals to microorganisms — that may be harmful to human health. Contaminants can be physical, chemical, biological or radiological in substance. Whether or not they are harmful depends on the level at which each contaminant is present.

A water test checks various parameters in your water. These include the pH levels, the total amount of coliform bacteria, nitrates, and dissolved solids.

Most water in the U.S. contains some level of contamination from industrial and environmental pollution.

These are some signs of contaminated water:

It’s important to note that not all potential water issues can be observed. Some water contaminants, like arsenic, cause problems you can’t see, taste or smell, making regular testing all the more important.

After water testing, many people install water treatment systems to get rid of specific contaminants.

Here are some of the most common impurities found in water and why they can be problematic:

Contaminants in water can be hazardous. However, the presence of one or more of them does not automatically mean a health risk.

Some water contaminants are only harmful if consumed at certain levels, and these levels vary by the pollutant. It’s also worth noting that some contam­inant levels might not be high enough to cause immediate sickness. Repeated exposure to small amounts of certain toxins can have the potential to cause serious health effects later on.

Reverse osmosis can reduce up to 99% of contaminants found in drinking water. This includes larger particles and those that you can’t always see, taste or smell.

Culligan reverse osmosis drinking water systems are customizable, with 12 interchangeable filters. They are certified to reduce up to 60 water contaminants unique to your household, including:

Whether you want an endless supply of cleaner drinking water or a system with a sleek, compact design that fits seamlessly into your home, Culligan can help find the best system for you.

Below are a few of the most popular Culligan reverse osmosis drinking water systems.

A bottleless water cooler dispenses water without a bottle. Traditional coolers have a bottle on top that holds the liquid. But, bottleless water coolers take water directly from your waterline.

Bottleless water coolers take tap water and put it through a multistage filtration process unmatched by the competition:

Many bottleless water coolers also include a mineral cartridge and final polishing in their treatment processes for improved taste.

Below are three of our most popular bottleless water coolers.

If you’re looking for a short-term solution, Culligan bottled water is a great option.

Culligan bottled water is produced at local bottling plants under strict standards set by the International Bottled Water Association. Culligan water uses reverse osmosis filtration. This process reduces microscopic impurities and contaminants. It is more effective than carbon filter pitchers or faucet filter attachments.

With reverse osmosis, pressure is used to force water through a semipermeable membrane. The membrane allows water molecules to pass through while blocking up to 99% of contaminants.

No one filters more than Culligan water.

Our water experts can help you understand the different types of water contaminants and recommend the best treatment solutions for your common water problems. From carbon filtration to reverse osmosis, Culligan offers a range of products and services designed to remove even the toughest contaminants to provide cleaner, safer, and refreshing drinking water.

To learn more about the quality of your drinking water, connect with your local Culligan water expert.

Schedule your advanced water test or your free basic water test today!