CAUTION !Your Hose May Be Hazardous to your Health !

CONSIDER THIS: A man sprays commercial weed killer containing arsenic on his lawn

using a hose attachment. When he finishes, he disconnects the applicator, and takes a drink

from the hose. A short time later he becomes very sick and almost dies.

 

WHAT HAPPENED: At some time while the man was spraying the weed killer, water

pressure dropped, which resulted in the poison being sucked back into the hose. Later, when

he drank from the hose, the poison inside was released with the water. He unknowingly

poisoned himself.

WHAT CAN I DO ?

          •Never submerge hoses in buckets, pools, tubs or sinks.

            • Always keep the end of your hose clear of possible contaminants.

            • Do not use spray attachments without a backflow prevention device.

            • Do buy and install inexpensive backflow prevention devices (hose bib

            vacuum breakers) for all threaded faucets around your home.

The Erie Water Works recommends the installation of these devices for your home.

They can be purchased at our Administration Offices located at 340 West

Bayfront Parkway or any hardware or home improvement center.

Hose Bib Vacuum Breaker