Real Dangers You May Not Know
You want to focus on your business. That’s why it’s good to call on professionals to take care of those often overlooked issues, like taking care of drainage systems and separating debris and sediment from storm water runoff. VacTone is committed to ensuring that your business doesn’t have any backups or contribute to water pollution.
Why is this necessary? There are so many consequences of rain water pollution that we often don’t think about. Here are some things you may not know:
Industrial Pollution
Industrial pollution is one of the leading causes of water pollution in our oceans, streams, lakes and rivers. Manufacturing plants dump phosphates, grit, asbestos, mercury, lead, metals and even plastic wrap, which get into the water supply. But these pollutants aren’t the only culprits.
Manufacturing companies can also cause thermal pollution. This happens when hot water from a factory raises the ocean water temperature abruptly. This temperature change causes drastic changes in the oxygen levels, which disrupts the ecosystem, killing plants and animals, and causing some plants to grow too much.
Ocean Pollution
Ocean pollution affects all of us in very serious ways. Oil spills from offshore oil rigs kill marine life—fish, plants and birds. Plastic bits from manufactured products are littering both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, affecting both coasts of the U.S. And finally, pollutants in the water allow poison to enter the food supply. In fact, some shellfish are unable to be eaten because they contain too much mercury and other poisons.
The Facts about Water Pollution
The leading cause of poor water quality is storm water pollution. This isn’t just an issue for those who care about the environment. It’s a very real threat to humans, as well as animals. Contaminated drinking water can cause diseases like cholera, dysentery and other serious, even fatal, illnesses. Too much sodium in drinking water can affect the cardiovascular system. Pollutants also contain carcinogens, which develop into all kinds of cancers. Mercury and lead can result in disorders of the nervous system. And pollutants like DDT can actually alter chromosomes! It isn’t just drinking water, either. Bathing in contaminated water can lead to diseases such as hepatitis.
These are just a few of the many reasons why it’s critical to protect the water supply, keeping it clean and separate from industrial activity. That’s where VacTone comes in. We can help you with your storm water management plan. We are committed to providing fast, safe filtration and maintenance services. By doing so, we also help to prevent potential water pollution disasters by getting rid of debris according to EPA regulations.
With extensive flooding in urban areas, it is more important than ever to maintain a healthy, clean water supply. Call on us today!
VacTone Environmental will provide you with high-efficiency vacuum equipment to clear out sludge from your facility. In addition, we’ll set up a regular maintenance schedule.
VacTone Environmental Services, serving Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.