The need for clean, safe drinking water has led to all kinds of filtration innovations. Some ancient civilizations used gravel and cloth to trap contaminants, while others designed systems to filter water by cleverly leveraging the force of gravity. Humans have never stopped looking for better, more effective ways to clean our drinking water — […]
You Could Have Hard Water Running From Your Tap Hard water is water that has a high volume of “hard” minerals, primarily magnesium, calcium and silica. It’s measured using grains per gallon (gpg). For water to be considered hard, it must register above 3.5 gpg. How can you tell if you have hard water running […]
Even if you’ve never experienced one yourself, you’ve likely heard of a boil water advisory. It’s important to heed boil water advisories or mandatory boil orders whenever they are put in place. But what circumstances trigger a boil water advisory? Is boiling water always the best way to address drinking water safety? These are important […]
Do you know what’s in your drinking water? If you have questions or concerns every time you turn on the tap, you might be looking for a way to put your mind at ease. Many people solve this problem by using a water filter. However, with such a wide variety of filter systems on the […]
Does your home have hard water? If you have soap scum buildup, spotty dishes, dry skin and brittle hair, the answer is likely yes. Luckily, a water softener can help address all these problems and more – but not all systems are created equal. Which water softener is best for your home? These 7 reasons […]
You’ve probably heard that around 60% of your body is water, but have you ever considered what that really means? It’s about more than just making sure you drink enough. You have a deep relationship with water — one that starts at your skin and includes your hair, blood, organs and even bones. It’s true […]
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 […]
When you have a migraine, the only thing you want to do is get rid of it. But sometimes, that’s easier said than done — especially if you don’t know what caused the pain in the first place. The good news is that there might be a simple way to help avoid migraines, and it […]
Even if you don’t know exactly what hard water means or why it occurs, you might be familiar with the problems it causes. Half of all Canadian municipalities have been found to have water hardness issues, and much of the United States experiences hard water as well. That means you could be one of the millions of households dealing […]
Just because all water may look the same, doesn’t mean the quality is as good as it can be. While you may not be able to visibly see the contaminants and problems in your water, you certainly will notice the side effects it leaves behind. If you have hard water, you may experience the following […]