Student Advocates for Environmental Water

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Student Advocates for Environmental Water
HOW SAFE IS YOUR WATER?

• A student-run business at Centennial High School
  sponsored by W.R. Grace, Lock heed-Martin, and
  Choice Hotels

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REASONS TO TEST YOUR WATER
THE CITY TESTS WATER AT THE SOURCE, NOT IN
INDIVIDUAL HOMES.

• Preview1. Tap Water vs. Bottles Water
• 2. Corrosion of Household and Water Utility
  Piping
• 3. Lead Levels in Water is Misrepresented Across
  the U.S.

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1. Tap Water vs. Bottled Water

• Misconception Supermarket bottled water is
  safer than tap water.
• Reality
• -National Resource Defense Council report 60 to
  70 of all bottled water exempt from FDAs
  standards because bottled and sold within the
  same state.
• -Bottled water companies avoid complying with
  basic health standards, such as those that apply
  to municipally treated tap water.
• -High Levels of cancer-causing bromate have been
  found in Dasani.
• Conclusion The safe water bought in stores
  may be more harmful than tap water.

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2. Corrosion of Household and Water Utility Piping

• Metal pipe corrosion causes metal leaking into
  the drinking water, which can cause
  Gastrointestinal disease and bacterial
  infections.Symptoms include nausea, vomiting,
  and diarrhea.

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3. Lead Levels in Water is Misrepresented Across
the U.S

• Lead exposure can cause serious health problems,
  including brain and kidney damage in adults.
• Some cities have even thrown out the tests that
  show high readings of lead.
• Many communities have a false sense of security
  about the quality of their water.
• Federal, state, and utility records show a number
  of utilities masked the extent of lead
  contamination, ignored requirements to correct
  problems, and failed to report the data to
  regulators.
• These reports have hit close to home New York,
  Pennsylvania, and the D.C. area all have reports
  of dangerous levels of lead.

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HOW TO ENSURE WATER SAFETY

• Have your water tested by SAFEH2O.
• The SAFEH2O tests identity sources of possible
  water quality problems in your home. Each
  profile is customized to individual water samples
  and analysis information accompanies all test
  results.

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AVAILABLE WATER TESTS

• SAFEH2O offers two test packages.
• 1. Essential Test
• 2. Lead Test

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Essential Test

• pH Waters with low pH are especially dangerous
  because they increase the toxicity of certain
  chemicals and metals and slowly dissolve copper
  pipes.
• Hardness On skin, hardness blocks pores,
  attracts and holds dust and bacteria, and causes
  chapping, itching, and dryness. Hard water clogs
  pipes and plumbing fixtures, leaves spots on
  glass and dishware, discolors water and makes it
  taste bad.

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Essential Test Continued

• Copper Concentrations exceeding 1 mg/L cause
  bitter-tasting water and may result in vomiting
  and lead to liver damage.
• Chlorine Chlorine gas, even at low
  concentrations, can kill or pose long-term health
  threats.
• Nitrates A widespread containment in fertilizer
  that causes bacteria growth, which is a major
  concern in western Howard County.

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Lead Test

• When ingested, lead enters the blood stream.
  It is stored in the body and extended exposure
  may lead to irreversible damage to the nervous,
  reproductive, and blood forming systems. This
  may cause - learning disabilities -
  delinquent behavior - hyperactivity - Kidney
  and Heart disease - Brain damage

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DO NOT DELAY! HAVE YOUR WATER TESTED BY SAFEH2O
TODAY!

• A 10.00 tax-deductible donation is requested for
  each water test. A portion of the proceeds will
  go to the tsunami victims.

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WHAT IS SAFEH2O?

• WHO WE ARETo address residential water safety
  concerns, a water characterization service was
  developed by students of Centennial High School
  (CHS) and W. R. Grace, our business partner. This
  service is called SAFEH2O (Student Advocates for
  Environmental Water). Our goals are to assay
  residential water for certain characteristics, to
  inform the public of possible contaminants, and
  to educate citizens about safe and healthy
  water.
• WHAT WE DOSAFEH2O is an innovative project,
  providing students with experience in a
  science-oriented, small business environment. It
  gives students an opportunity to apply knowledge
  attained in earth science, environmental science,
  chemistry, and computer science.
• GOALS OF SAFEH2O The goals of this business
  include developing student science and technology
  skills, providing students an opportunity to
  learn and apply business skills, and involving
  students, teachers, and Centennial's business
  partners in the project.