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Water facts
Important points of interest
- Water is the most common substance on earth and is too precious to waste.
- Of all the earth's water, 97 percent is salt water located in oceans and seas and only 1 percent of the earth's water is available for drinking.
- You can survive a month without food, but only five-to-seven days without water.
- One gallon of gasoline can contaminate approximately 750,000 gallons of water.
What's that pink stuff in your bathroom?
Many customers have noticed a pink scum that forms around drains of sinks and tubs and at the waterline in toilets. The pink film is not caused by CPW's water, but a naturally occurring airborne bacteria. The pink color is more prevalent in more humid rooms and new and remodeled homes where the microscopic dirt and dust is stirred up from construction activities. After becoming airborne, the dust and bacteria settle on all exposed surfaces. The bacteria react with standing water and form a pink film.
The best way to reduce this potentially harmful bacterial film is frequent cleaning. Cleansers containing bleach are more effective, but use caution if using an abrasive. Chlorine tablets work well in toilets, especially in disinfecting the porous interior of the tank, but have a tendency to breakdown the rubber and plastic parts inside the flushing mechanism. Keep bathtubs and sinks wiped down and dry to avoid the film from building up on those fixtures. If you would like further information about this or any other concern with our water supply, please contact the Water Department-864.848.5517 or via email at info@greercpw.com.
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