Chattanooga Homeowner Learns the Hidden Risk of Lead Pipes

Concerned about lead in your drinking water? A recent NewsChannel 9 report in Chattanooga uncovered that a local homeowner’s service lines contained lead, despite no warning signs. This highlights the urgent need for home water filtration systems that protect your family’s health.

When Mike Adkins’ water was tested at the kitchen sink, inspectors confirmed his pipes likely contained lead. Tennessee American Water reported water quality met standards, yet lead can still enter drinking water through old pipes, fixtures, or household plumbing.

Lead is tasteless, colorless, and odorless; but the health effects are serious and long-lasting. Lead exposure is especially harmful for children, pregnant women, and older adults, causing memory and learning difficulties, behavior issues, and high blood pressure. Many symptoms go unnoticed: fatigue, irritability, headaches, or just not feeling “right.”

The only way to know is through professional home water testing. And while plumbing upgrades can be costly and take time, a water filtration system offers an immediate, effective solution.

A reverse osmosis (RO) system is one of the most effective filters for lead removal. Installed under your kitchen sink, it provides clean, great-tasting water directly from a dedicated faucet.

Benefits of an RO system:

• Removes up to 99% of contaminants like lead, chlorine, and nitrates

• Improves taste, smell, and clarity

• Perfect for drinking, cooking, and baby formula

• Affordable, low-maintenance protection for your family

For full-house protection, the EcoWater Whole-Home Water Refining System offers unmatched filtration and softening in one unit. It treats every drop of water flowing through your home.

Benefits of an EcoWater water refining system:

• Removes hard water minerals like calcium and magnesium

• Helps improve skin and hair texture by softening shower and bath water

• Prevents scale buildup in pipes, water heaters, and appliances

• Reduces soap scum and increases cleaning efficiency

• Delivers cleaner water to every faucet, appliance, and showerhead

Your home’s water may look clean, but that doesn't mean it’s safe. Just like Mike Adkins discovered, the first step is getting your water tested and understanding.

We proudly serve Chattanooga, TN, Ooltewah, TN, and Dalton, GA, offering:

• Free home water tests

• Professional installation of EcoWater water refiners and reverse osmosis systems

• Expert support and guidance every step of the way