Residents of Fayetteville NC, you've probably heard about the contaminated well water near the intersection of Rim and Raeford Rd. Higher than recommended levels of benzene has leaked from underground gas tanks where a gas station used to be. Apparently the only solution is to get city water lines extended to the area. Estimates for the work are about $175,000. Residents are using bottled water for the time being.
In one article from the Fayetteville Observer a resident is quoted that she was instructed by local officials not to water the lawn and not to wash the cars. My question is if it's not safe to water grass or wash vehicles is it safe to wash the dishes, take shower, or even clean around the house? Input from subject matter experts would be greatly appreciated.
This is definitely a fact that must be disclosed to buyers interested in the area. Testing water by a lab may cost several hundred dollars. I called a local lab and was quoted $125 just to test for benzene, nothing else. A better option may be a test like the full lab analysis kit offered by discovertesting.com for $150 it covers 76 different contaminants including benzene.
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