Category: Environment

Contaminants, Environment, Water and Your Health, Water Filtration

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Why Does My Drinking Water Taste Like Metal? When you turn on your faucet, you expect fresh, great-tasting water to come gushing out, as it usually does. But perhaps you’ve been noticing a metallic flavor in the water lately—like old pennies had been marinating in it overnight. The taste may have been so overwhelming that […]

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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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 […]

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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EPA Proposes Ban on Toxic Chemical Found (TCE) in U.S. Drinking Water Have you ever had your clothes dry-cleaned? Perhaps you’ve used commercial stain removers on your carpets or even consumed unfiltered water. If you answered yes, you’ve likely encountered trichloroethylene, or TCE, as it’s more commonly called. While ‘trichloroethylene’ might sound like a word […]

Contaminants, Environment, SpringWell Water Systems, Water and Your Health, Water Filtration

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How Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles Pollute Surface Water & Impact Your Wallet Updated: October 23rd, 2023 Disposable plastic water bottles have become a symbol of quick and easy hydration. With a twist or pop of the cap, you can quench your thirst at home or on the go. But what happens to these bottles once […]

Contaminants, Environment, Water and Your Health, Water Filtration, Water in the News

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Is Texas Tap Water Safe to Drink? When you think about Texas, you probably picture a booming job market, plenty of sunshine, and mouthwatering BBQ. But given the state’s crumbling water infrastructure, unpredictable weather, and rapidly growing population, you might have questions about the safety of its tap water. So, what’s the state of Texas’ […]

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

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Is Tap Water Safe to Drink After a Flood? With water rising as high as 30 feet or more, floods can be incredibly destructive. For those living in flood-prone areas, the aftermath is all too familiar: a bleak landscape filled with debris and trash, streets covered in dirty, stagnant water, unpleasant sewage-like odors, and many […]

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3 Harmful Effects of Haloacetic Acids in Drinking Water Updated September 21st, 2023 Think about a glass of ordinary tap water – cool and refreshing. It looks so pure and healthy, but the truth is: it probably contains a high level of haloacetic acids and other harmful contaminants. By definition, haloacetic acids (haa) are “chemical […]

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Towns and Cities with the Best Tap Water in the U.S. Whether you’re contemplating a move to a major city or planning a short visit, it’s natural to be researching the best schools, food options, nightlife scenes, etc. But as you decide on the perfect place to call home or enjoy a memorable vacation, make […]