Tap water quality in Évora, Distrito de Évora? Is it safe to drink?

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Evora, a captivating city in the Distrito de Evora, Portugal, is not only known for its rich history and architectural treasures but also for its unique environmental resources. Among these, water quality remains a critical aspect for residents and tourists alike. Understanding the current issues and potential solutions regarding water quality is essential for maintaining public health and safety.

Water Quality Issues

Source: The primary source of water in Evora is from surface and groundwater systems, including both local reservoirs and the Alqueva dam, one of Europe’s largest. These sources are subject to varying conditions which can affect water quality.

Testing: Regular testing is conducted by local authorities to ensure safety standards are met. These tests check for a range of contaminants, including bacteria, nitrates, and heavy metals.

Standards: The water quality standards in Portugal are governed by both national legislation and EU directives. These standards are designed to safeguard public health, with specific thresholds for different types of pollutants.

Water Hardness: Water hardness is a significant concern in Evora. While not harmful, hard water can lead to limescale build-up in pipes and appliances, potentially increasing maintenance costs.

Concerns: Residents have occasionally reported issues with water clarity and a metallic taste, which are generally attributed to the mineral content and older infrastructure.

Encouragement to Use Water Filters/Softeners

To tackle these concerns effectively, the use of water filters and softeners is highly recommended. These devices can significantly improve water quality by removing impurities and reducing hardness.

Water filters can help eliminate contaminants such as chlorine and lead, making the water safer for consumption.
Water softeners address the hardness issue, preventing limescale and prolonging the life of household appliances.

Adopting these measures will not only enhance water quality but also provide peace of mind to those residing in and visiting Evora.

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Get Involved. Take Action

Contact Your Local Elected Official & Water Supply Company

One of the best ways for cleaner water is to talk to elected officials who have a say in water quality. Ask questions and demand actionable plans for healthier water.

Filter Out Contaminants

Check out different water filters to protect your water against the detected contaminants.

Which water purifier to get for Évora, Distrito de Évora?


Types of filters	GAC & Carbon	Micro filter	Ultra filter	Nano filter	Reverse Osmosis filter
Particle size filtered	> 10 Microns	10 to 0.1 Microns	0.1 to 0.01 Microns	0.01 to 0.001 Microns	< 0.0001 Microns

Common Suspended Compounds
Sediments
Pollen
Giardia Cysts
Bacteria, Algae
Yeast Cells
Asbestos fibers
Blue Indigo Dye
Cryptosporidium
MicroPlastics	Some
PFAs -polyfluoroalkyl substances	Some
Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury
Haloacetic acids (HAA5/HAA9)
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Viruses			Some
Colloidal Silica			Some

Common Dissolved solids
1,1-Dichloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
Trichloroethylene
Pesticides and Herbicides	Some	Some
Synthetic Dyes
Bromide	Some	Some	Some	Some
Bromochloromethane	Some	Some	Some	Some
Hardness				Some
Aqueous Salts				Some
Endocrine disruptors				Some
Nitrate & nitrite				Some
1,4-Dioxane				Some
Aluminum				Some
Barium				Some
Chromium (total)				Some
Fluoride				Some
Manganese				Some
Molybdenum				Some
Selenium				Some
Strontium				Some
Trichlorofluoromethane				Some
Uranium, combined (pCi/L)				Some

What do we do? How do we help?

We have developed the TDSBot, an inexpensive IOT device that monitors, in real time, the Incoming and Outgoing TDS levels, temperature, flow rate and cumulative volume of water filtered. Easy to install, it works with all water purifiers including, sediment, GAC, Carbon, Micro, Ultra, Nano and Reverse Osmosis water filters. Key benefits:

Know the incoming and filtered water quality in real time.
Know the volume of water filtered by day, week, month and total.
Know in advance when to change filter cartridges. Too often we tend to realize that they need changing after the water purifier has stopped working or worse, when the water smells bad.
Change filters only when needed. Sometimes filters perform longer than their standard life due to better incoming water or lower usage. Reduce waste and save money.
Quality data collected is aggregated to show real time water quality data to all the community.

TDSBot can be installed on water purifiers from Pentair, Culligan, 3M, Brita, BWT, iSpring, and most other brands. Supports sediment, GAC, Micro, Ultra, Nano and Reverse osmosis filters. It can remotely monitor filters attached to Coffee machines, Ice makers, soda fountains, water dispensers, ovens, laundry & dish washing, car wash found at Cafes, convenient stores, healthcare facilities, hotels, offices, restaurants, colleges, schools, hydroponic systems, and many more.

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Sustainability Impact Insights

TDSBot can generate a variety of sustainability data, including water usage metrics, identify areas of reducing water waste, leak detection and prevention, extend filter and equipment lifespan, predictive maintenance alerts to extend equipment life and reduce environmental impact.

Sustainability data can be easily showcased on your corporate website or publicly shared on your social media

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* A definition specific to a few codes is that “Safe drinking water” means water that meets all primary and secondary drinking water standards. Drinking water standards are set based on potential health impacts and also take into account the cost to meet the drinking water standard. Also, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines drinking water as safe when humans can drink it with low risk of immediate or long-term harm to your health. Although there may be health risks associated with certain contaminants found in drinking water not all contaminants are necessarily harmful.

** Based on the data collected from the TDSBots installed in Los Angeles, California

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