A Guide to Algae in Drinking Water: How to Get Rid of Algae in Drinking Water + How to Prevent Green Algae Bacteria in Filtered Water Pitchers There are many different types of algae and depending on the type, it could have a positive, neutral, or negative effect on water. For this article though, we’ll […]
Do Water Filters Remove Bacteria and Viruses? Some do, but not all water filters. Here’s the 5 best bacteria water filters that remove bacteria and viruses and why they’re worth buying! What would you see if you were to look through a clear glass filled with water from your tap? Probably nothing but a clear […]
All About Bag Filter Water Treatment | What are bag water filters, applications of bag filtration systems, and more Bag filtration is a versatile and cost-effective way of filtering high volumes of water with high flow rates. Bag water filters are ideal for industrial applications, brewing, prefiltering, and more. These high-capacity systems can handle 90 – […]
Tannins in Water: What are tannins and how to remove tannins from water Does you water have a yellow or brown tint? Does it taste bitter or have a musty odor? Is it leaving stains on laundry or in your toilet? If this describes your water, tannins might be the reason. Before you panic too […]
Well water basics: Important facts about well water and the benefits of a well water filter system About 13 million households in the continental United States use water from private drinking water wells – that’s roughly 15% of the population. The amount of people using well water can rise to as high as 40% in […]
Coronavirus Update: COVID-19 and Drinking Water Based on information from the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Coronavirus (COVID-19 virus) has NOT been detected in drinking water. Americans can use and drink water as usual. The risk of COVID-19 to water supplies is low. […]
How Much Water Does Reverse Osmosis Waste? Reverse osmosis is a popular type of water filtration in America. It is used for both residential and commercial water filtration. Reverse osmosis is great because it is easy to maintain, removes impurities, saves money, and improves the taste, odor, and look of water. Does reverse osmosis waste water? […]
The Best Whole House Water Filter Systems 2020: An overview of whole house water filters and a guide to help you find the best whole house water filtration system A whole house water filter system is often referred to as a point of entry (POE) system. This distinguishes it from point of use (POU) systems, […]
The 2019 holiday gift season is upon us. (Where has this year gone, right?!). I don’t know about you but my email box is filled with “Sale starts NOW” sort of emails; Amazon has so many deal it’s mind-boggling scrolling through them all; and television / newspaper / radio ads are all promoting the sales. […]
2019 Hurricane Safety Tips: A Hurricane Dorian safety guide of how to avoid drinking contaminated water during and after a hurricane Hurricane Dorian is gearing up to be, perhaps, the biggest storm to hit the east coast since 1992. The New York Times predicts that Hurricane Dorian is likely to hit anywhere between Miami and […]
A water heater is an appliance that produces a continual supply of hot water at a preset temperature. They may also be called hot water heaters, hot water tanks, boilers, or heat exchangers. A hot water heater can be used in domestic and industrial applications to heat potable or non-potable water. A hot water heater […]
Can you drink tap water in Los Angeles? A look at LA tap water quality *** Coronavirus update – Coronavirus (COVID-19 virus) has NOT been detected in drinking water. The risk of COVID-19 to water supplies is low. Please refer to our Coronavirus and drinking water article as well as information from the CDC, WHO, […]
Best RV Water Filter Systems (Updated for 2020) – How to choose the best RV water filter systems for your motorhome, trailer, or camper Having clean, fresh water to drink and use is important. Whether you are traveling around in your RV or it’s in a long-term location, the quality of the water supply will […]
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 […]
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 […]
