The Hidden Dangers of Refrigerator Water Filters Updated: 12.2.204 Refrigerators with built-in water filters seem like a great bargain. You need a fridge anyway, so why not purchase one that also filters your water? Plus, with between four and 32 million Americans falling victim to waterborne illnesses every year across the United States, a refrigerator […]
Read moreHow to Remove Bacteria, Viruses, and Parasites from Tap Water Among the many contaminants that can silently invade our precious drinking water are armies of bacteria, viruses, and parasites, collectively known as microorganisms, microbes, or pathogens. While you probably think of these nasty, undesirable elements causing illness and disease from consuming contaminated foods or coming […]
Read more10 Common Problems a Water Test Can Detect in Tap Water If you’re like most homeowners, you don’t think much about what could be lurking in your drinking water. After all, the US is said to have some of the cleanest tap water on earth. Plus, your water seems crystal-clear and refreshing in your drinking […]
Read moreWhat EPA’s New PFAS Plan Could Mean for America’s Drinking Water They say every cloud has a silver lining, but so does one of America’s most widespread water contamination problems. Amid dwindling hope and growing concerns, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new strategic road map to combat a group of highly toxic “forever […]
Read moreHurricane Season: How Hurricanes Can Affect Drinking Water Quality Demolished homes, flooded towns, and prolonged power outages: These are some of the tragic tales known to dominate news reports after an intense hurricane. However, these weather disasters also contribute heavily to an ongoing problem plaguing many communities for many years: drinking water contamination. Once a […]
Read moreHow Water Filters Benefit the Environment A huge part of living a happier and healthier life is protecting the natural environment. For many of us, that means adopting sustainable habits, like using energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances, recycling plastic waste, or even filtering our drinking water. Yes, you heard it right; installing a water filter […]
Read moreThe Best Iron Well Water Filtration System for Homes on Well Water So, you’ve been having second thoughts about the safety of your public water supply. Perhaps you’ve seen all the disturbing news headlines about the dangerous water contaminants that are plaguing schools, hospitals, homes, businesses, etc. Or maybe you want to escape the annoying […]
Read moreThe Infrastructure Bill and What It Could Mean for City Water It’s no secret that America’s water infrastructure is falling apart, and with this article we’ll only be discussing the water side of the bill (this is not a political post). Our nation’s drinking water systems and wastewater treatment facilities are nearing the end of […]
Read moreThe History of Water Filters Centuries ago, if you wanted to filter your water at home, you’d likely have to boil the water then pour it through sieve-like cloth bags to trap sediments that caused foul taste and smell. Water filtration was no more complex than that, at least not until thousands of years later. […]
Read moreHow to Treat Acidic Water Using a Calcite pH Neutralizer System When you fill a glass at your kitchen sink, you expect the water to be clean and refreshing. However, you’d be surprised to know that changes in your water quality can occur almost instantly. For instance, if somehow the pH of your tap water […]
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