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Contaminants, Environment, Water and Your Health

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Does Your Water Taste Sweet? Here are 8 Possible Causes Candy, soda, lemonade–we expect sweetness from treats like these. But the water flowing from our taps? Certainly not. Plain water should be tasteless. Yet, you might have noticed that your tap water has a slightly sweet flavor, which can be puzzling and even off-putting. There […]

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Fluoride in Drinking Water and Its Potential Effects Updated: January 12th, 2023 If you live in the United States, there’s a good chance that your tap water contains fluoride. Yup, the very same fluoride found in most kinds of toothpaste, mouthwash, and other dental products. The U.S. began adding fluoride to some public water supplies […]

Hard Water, Tips & How To, Water and Your Health, Water Softening

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Itchy After Your Shower? A Water Softener Could Be Your Saving Grace! Updated January 9th, 2024 There’s nothing like a steamy shower after a long day at work or an intense workout. As the warm water cascades over your body, it’s as if the day’s stresses suddenly disappear, leaving you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. But […]

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7 Plumbing Issues That Can Affect Your Water Quality Most of us never think about the pipes shuttling water into our homes—out of sight, out of mind. We assume that if the water tastes and looks fine, it must be safe, not recognizing the contamination hazards from potentially faulty pipes behind our walls and beneath […]

Contaminants, Environment, Water Filtration

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10 Potential Sources of Groundwater Pollution Updated December 29th, 2023 More than half of the US population, including 99 percent of residents in rural areas, relies on groundwater for everyday use. Millions of homeowners with private wells use it for drinking and household duties, farmers use it for irrigation, and the industry needs it for […]

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Why Do I Feel Nauseous After Drinking Water? Whenever you’re thirsty, your first instinct is most likely to reach for a glass of water. Water is an excellent thirst quencher, as it’s free from all those calories and additives that often pull water from the body. But do you ever notice that your stomach sometimes […]

Contaminants, Environment, Hard Water, Tips & How To, Water and Your Health, Water Filtration, Well Water

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Unfiltered Tap Water and High Medical Expenses: Is There a Link? Think about how much you’ve spent on healthcare over the last year. Hundreds? Thousands? Or maybe you’ve lost track? What if someone told you your tap water may have contributed to that amount? You’d probably be skeptical, but research shows links between unfiltered drinking […]

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Is Softened Water Bad for Plants? Updated December 18th, 2023 There are many reasons to have softened water at home. From reducing limescale buildup in pipes and fixtures to keeping your skin and hair softer and cleaner, it can do a world of good in any household. But when it comes to watering your plants, […]

Tips & How To, Water Filtration, Water Softening, Well Water

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Is Your Water Causing Orange Hair? Updated December 12th, 2023 So, you wanted to lighten your hair to complement your eye color and skin tone. Or perhaps you hoped for a full transformation into the ultimate Super-Blonde King or Queen. Whatever the case, you purchased some hair-bleaching products at the nearest beauty store, thinking there’s […]

Contaminants, SpringWell Water Systems, Tips & How To, Water and Your Health, Water Filtration

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Debunking Popular Myths About Home Water Filtration As concerns about drinking water safety continue to rise, so do the misconceptions surrounding home water filtration. Well-meaning folks reference sketchy science, clever bottled water ads twist the truth with fancy images and buzzwords, and even legit research gets misinterpreted sometimes. In this article, we debunk some of […]