There’s a lot to think about when moving to a new home, and for many people, the local water source isn’t one of them – but it should be. Why? Well water is more common in North America than you may think. According to the United States Geological Survey, about 40 million people rely on domestic wells for […]
The world would be a lot simpler if you could always look at your water and tell right away whether something is wrong. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. The truth is that contaminants could be masquerading as a perfectly clear glass of water without even an odd taste or weird smell to give them away.* […]
When you think of a substance present in air, water, soil and even plants and animals, your mind probably doesn’t jump straight to arsenic. However, the truth is that this chemical element is all around us. Although some forms of arsenic are less toxic than others, this still isn’t a substance you’d want in your […]
For millions of North American households, a cool drink on a hot summer’s day or a load of sparkling clean dishes means relying on well water. Wells can be an almost-endless source of water; however, because well water quality isn’t federally regulated like municipal water, there are a variety of potential issues — both aesthetic […]
If you’re exploring water filtration as a way to have more control over your water quality, you’re in good company. In fact, people have been filtering their drinking water for thousands of years: There’s evidence of basic sediment filter systems, which used sand and gravel, dating back to 2000 B.C. Great minds like Hippocrates and Archimedes […]
There’s no overstating the importance of water, from cleaning and bathing to drinking and cooking. In fact, life and water go hand-in-hand — one couldn’t exist without the other. It’s clear that this resource is vital — so shouldn’t we be thinking about it regularly, instead of just those moments when we need to turn […]