Can you drink LA tap water? A look at Los Angeles tap water quality A major area of concern has been the safety levels of Los Angeles tap water. For years, there has been the public perception that LA tap water is unfit for drinking. Many Angelinos believed the water coming from their taps was […]
2019 Hurricane Safety Tips: A Hurricane Florence safety guide of how to avoid drinking contaminated water after a hurricane As Hurricane Florence continues to intensify, this mighty, category 4 storm is expected to strike the east coast of America on Thursday. The Weather Channel reckons that Hurricane Florence is likely to hit with a “life-threatening […]
Well water basics: The truth about well water and the benefits of a well water filter system What is well water? About 44 million people in the continental United States use water from domestic wells – that’s roughly 15% of the population. The amount of people using well water can rise to as high as […]
Glossary of water terms Here’s a comprehensive, non-technical glossary of water terms to help you better understand water treatment and terminology concerning water related issues. We’ve tried to break things down to make them as easy to understand as possible. If you need help finding the best water treatment solution for you, please give us […]
Top RV Water Filters 2018 – How to choose the best RV water filter systems for your Motorhome, Trailer, or Camper While traveling or living in your motorhome, trailer, camper, or other recreational vehicle (RV), you may find yourself in situations where the available water is unsuitable for drinking or using. We’re here to help […]
Silicon Valley Raw Water Trend: What is the raw water movement and why drinking raw water could kill you. The Silicon Valley raw water trend has been in the news a lot recently, and if the raw water movement sounds like an absolute joke, that’s because it is. Not only is raw water one of […]
All About Tankless Water Heaters: What is a tankless water heater? What are the advantages of a tankless water heater? Why is a tankless water heater filter essential? Most homes have traditionally had a hot water tank or boiler as a water heating system, but installing a tankless water heater has become increasingly popular as […]
Fluoride in Drinking Water Water fluoridation is considered a matter of public health. For many decades, fluoride was added to water to prevent tooth decay. This was simply accepted as common practice, but nowadays whether or not to add fluoride in drinking water is a debate in public health. Many public water suppliers that do […]
Are Plastic Water Bottles Bad? Yes, they can be. We’ll look at the health dangers of bottled water (including reusable water bottles) and explain why a water filtration system is your best bet for healthy drinking water. Plastic water bottles and bottled water isn’t a hip trend, it’s a matter of convenience and consideration. Right? […]
Environmental Working Group Tap Water Database: Check Your Tap Water Quality by Zip Code In July 2017, the Environmental Working Group Tap Water Database was launched. The EWG tap water database is an online innovation spreading awareness about the drinking water quality in America. This also lets people check their tap water quality by zip code. It is updated […]
Contaminated Drinking Water California: 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) Chemical Causing Water Issues in California / Tainted Water Including Serious Health Risks to Millions (TCP is Considered a Powerful Cancer-Causing Agent!) Dow Chemical and Shell’s agricultural divisions began selling two soil fumigants, D-D and Telone, in the 1940s. These two pesticides were developed to help farmers manage the […]
Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration: Everything you need to know including reverse osmosis definition, how does reverse osmosis work, and benefits of a reverse osmosis water filtration system. Reverse osmosis technology improves the appearance, taste, and odor of drinking water. A reverse osmosis water filtration system uses a semipermeable membrane to remove ions, molecules, and particles from water resulting […]
GenX Water Contamination Part 2 – Drinking Water in North Carolina We recently published an article on the GenX water contamination in the Cape Fear river, the source of most of the drinking water in Wilmington, North Carolina. It was discovered that the majority of the chemical was originating from the Chemours Fayetteville Works site, […]
Everything You Need To Know About GenX Contamination In Drinking Water: What is GenX in Water and How to Remove GenX from Water Pollution (including the commercial dumping of chemicals and by products) has created a number of issues world-wide, and global awareness has significantly grown over the past decade. Since early June 2017, there has been […]
Nitrates in Drinking Water With over 2,100 toxins that could be present in water, it’s vital that proper water filtration is carried out before consuming and using water. Drinking water pollution is a concern of many people. Nitrates in water is just one of many potential contaminants and pose a risk to humans when they are ingested. In the following post, […]
Drinking Water Contamination: 13 Contaminants in Water Drinking water contamination can cause serious health issues in the long and short term. There are many contaminants that can find their way into a water supply posing serious consequences for those who drink or use the water. Water contamination problems are not just confined to developing countries- […]
Tannins in Water: What are tannins and water treatment for tannins in water Tannins. If you’re wondering what on earth a tannin is, you’re not alone. Tannins are not something new but are a recent addition to water treatment technology. If you have yellow or brown water or annoying staining on laundry and/or toilet fixtures, tannins may […]
Water Contaminants: What are indicators of iron in water, or manganese in water? I think you’ll agree with me that those rust colored stains on appliances are so annoying! Or- perhaps even worst- water that tastes and/or smells bad too. Well, it turns out that if you have any of the below indicators, you could have a problem […]
Concerns About Drinking Water Pollution at 15-year High Drinking water pollution is major environmental concern. With the continuing high-profile instance of polluted drinking water in Flint, Michigan concerns about the issue of drinking water pollution have remained on people’s minds. In fact, a recent study by the Gallup Poll Social Series, such concern has not been seen since the late 1990’s and […]
Bacteria in Water What would you see if you were to look through a clear glass filled with water? Probably nothing (well, hopefully) and that water might look pretty clean in fact. Though you cannot see it with a naked eye, the fact remains that if the said water is unfiltered/untreated, it could be contaminated with bacteria in water. Water in it’s basic, unfiltered form may have many impurities including some that could even […]
