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Strange tap water!

FullblownRose

This story about excessive levels of Lead in a water supply, got me thinking. I've been unhappy with the taste and smell of my tap water for a while but I don't know how to have it tested. Has anyone had similar issues with theirs? Does anyone know if Irish Water can be contacted in relation to checking the water quality and safety?

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/high-lead-levels-drinking-water-forces-irish-water-220231908.html#LJBaQTi

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moxin

Ha, good luck with that!

jimgoose

Contact Irish Water?? You'll have more luck contacting Buffalo Bill Cody.

FullblownRose

I had a feeling it wouldn't be that straightforward!

FullblownRose

sending them an email to ask what the procedure is for having it investigated. They have nothing helpful on their website. It's all about the billing aspect :O

abutler101

Ring your county council, they still do the testing.

The_Valeyard

Irish Water will probably charge you for the lead.

FullblownRose

abutler101 wrote: »

Ring your county council, they still do the testing.

Thanks

Mint Aero

Saw it on duncy stewerts eco warrior programme few yr ago. There's a place that does it, can't remember where as I said it was few yr ago. Check out the EPA's website or something...

kneemos

Most people are unhappy with the taste and smell of their tap water.

abutler101

kneemos wrote: »

Most people are unhappy with the taste and smell of their tap water.

How did you come to that conclusion?

KK4SAM

kneemos wrote: »

Most people are unhappy with the taste and smell of their tap water.

That's not true !

hfallada

Dublin city water tastes fairly nasty. But if you buy a filter it tastes fine. I think its because the water is soft and so heavily treated with chlorine,when UV is used more abroad.

Im surprised no one has mentioned that the taste is floride

FullblownRose

Well, mine was great up until about a year or so ago and it is truly unpalatable at this stage. If it is flouride then they must have increased the amount they put into it..?

And the smell vaguely reminds me of the smell of chlorine in swimming pools.

[Deleted User]

KK4SAM wrote: »

That's not true !

'Tis around here, and a boil notice to prove it!

[Deleted User]

FullblownRose wrote: »

Well, mine was great up until about a year or so ago and it is truly unpalatable at this stage. If it is flouride then they must have increased the amount they put into it..?

And the smell vaguely reminds me of the smell of chlorine in swimming pools.

That's because it is chlorine, don't know about the fluoride though.

kneemos

KK4SAM wrote: »

That's not true !

Beg to differ.

lazybones32

FullblownRose wrote: »

This story about excessive levels of Lead in a water supply, got me thinking. I've been unhappy with the taste and smell of my tap water for a while but I don't know how to have it tested. Has anyone had similar issues with theirs? Does anyone know if Irish Water can be contacted in relation to checking the water quality and safety?

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/high-lead-levels-drinking-water-forces-irish-water-220231908.html#LJBaQTi

Your County Council is nearly obliged to test a sample on your behalf but I think there are a few labs who will test yours for your for a nominal fee.

Be warned: you may struggle to drink tap water again...(had our done by CC 2 years ago)

[Deleted User]

As far as I know, lead is seldom used in distribution pipes and hasn't been used in domestic pipes since the 1950s or earlier, so I would imagine that lead is the least of your worries.

moxin

Deleted User wrote: »

As far as I know, lead is seldom used in distribution pipes and hasn't been used in domestic pipes since the 1950s or earlier, so I would imagine that lead is the least of your worries.

Lead has been used in Tralee, Kerry recently.

http://www.thejournal.ie/lead-levels-drinking-water-st-brendans-park-1766116-Nov2014/?utm_source=facebook_short

SpaceTime

Bad taste is usually chlorine.
They often seem to add more when they're working on pipes to minimise risk of contamination with soil bacteria.

policarp

What is water?

Is it H2O?

Is it a saline solution?

Is it a Flu ride?

Or is it Heavens Gift
to those who live in
Ireland?

FullblownRose

SpaceTime wrote: »

Bad taste is usually chlorine.
They often seem to add more when they're working on pipes to minimise risk of contamination with soil bacteria.

The water supply was interrupted a few times this year and the taste deteriorated after each interruption, so that fits.

Chlorine must be excessive if it's so strongly detected through taste and smell, I feel?

I'm not exaggerating- it's disgusting. You can still taste it in a cup of tea!

greasepalm

interesting as i thought i could smell chlorine in the water a few weeks ago,maybe i did cheers

GTDolanator

Dublin city labs where they test the water are down beside the pidgeon house in ringsend,look em up and give em a call not sure if they do public requests

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

There are lots of companies who check domestic water quality for those with wells.
http://www.iaslabs.ie/environmental-testing/drinking-water.html. This is just one. You can google for more options. It is not expensive.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

kneemos wrote: »

Most people are unhappy with the taste and smell of their tap water.

Where did you come by that statistic? Our water has been excellent for the past 20 years or so. We don't buy any bottled water anymore as the tap water is perfect. Likewise in many locations I know around the country.
You might want to change "most" to "some".

kneemos

Arabella Obnoxious Predator wrote: »

Where did you come by that statistic? Our water has been excellent for the past 20 years or so. We don't buy any bottled water anymore as the tap water is perfect. Likewise in many locations I know around the country.
You might want to change "most" to "some".

It's anecdotal of course,but I'll stick with most.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

kneemos wrote: »

It's anecdotal of course,but I'll stick with most.

So, incorrect in other words.

newmug

There's still lead pipes used in Meath.

We have our own well. There's a lot of iron in the water, so much so that if you wash a white shirt, it will come out a bit orangey looking. We got it tested once, they said that the heavy metal content was 20 times the safe amount and that it was not fit for human consumption!!!

Still drinking it 20 years on.

dazed+confused

hfallada wrote: »

Dublin city water tastes fairly nasty. But if you buy a filter it tastes fine. I think its because the water is soft and so heavily treated with chlorine,when UV is used more abroad.

Im surprised no one has mentioned that the taste is floride

UV cannot be used without chlorine.

Compounds of Fluoride are added at levels too small for the human palate to detect.