10 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 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 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 […]
Read moreTannins in Florida Waterways and How to Remove Them from Your Drinking Water Florida is one of the few places in America with a plentiful source of groundwater. Groundwater wells provide over 92% of the water residents statewide use for consumption and domestic purposes. But, unfortunately, the Sunshine State has a long history of water […]
Read moreFree Chlorination Explained: The Benefits and Possible Downsides Water utilities supply large amounts of water to customers every day through complex drinking water distribution systems (DWDSs). It’s how most of us get water to drink, cook, shower, do the laundry, and for other household and personal purposes. Typically, these water providers must take steps to […]
Read moreTexas Water Crisis: Keeping Your Drinking Water Safe During a Winter Storm Clean drinking water is a crucial part of our health and well being. But regrettably, it’s something many of us take for granted. The ongoing Texas water crisis demonstrates how important it is for us to adequately prepare for the likelihood of similar […]
Read moreCalifornia Wildfires: How AFFF Firefighting Foam Can Pollute Drinking Water In case you haven’t been following the news, California experienced a series of violent wildfires in 2020. In response, firefighters across the state have been working tirelessly to combat the fierce blazes and bring hope to the wildfire survivors and worried residents. However, there’s a […]
Read moreHow to Protect Your Family from Lead in Tap Water For many of us, family is everything – although they can drive us a little crazy at times. That’s why we encourage them to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and get plenty of sleep and exercise. But there’s one crucial area that doesn’t get […]
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