Natural disasters, including floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, can disrupt and contaminate water supplies. Flooding and other disasters can damage drinking water wells and lead to well contamination from livestock waste, human sewage, chemicals, and other impurities. Take the Necessary Precautions Do not drink or come into contact with any water that is contaminated […]
How many glasses of E. coli did you drink today? That’s probably not a question you’ve ever asked yourself before, but you should. While you typically think of E. coli causing illness due to certain foods, you should know that it is also found in contaminated water. If that doesn’t have your attention, wait for […]
Pour yourself a glass of water. Add a few ice cubes. Looks cool and refreshing, right? All you see is clear water designed to quench your thirst, hydrate your body and cool you off. What you don’t see are several common contaminants floating around in your tap water. That’s right, the innocent looking glass of tap water may not be […]
If your water looks cloudy or tastes salty, bitter or metallic, total dissolved solids could be the culprit. Total dissolved solids, also known as TDS, also can cause problems with corroded pipes or fixtures, or lead to shorter lifespans in your water-using appliances. So, what exactly are TDS? What are TDS? Simply put, total dissolved […]
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 […]
Ensuring your water softener is operating to the best of its ability for as long as possible could be the key to saying goodbye to hard water issues in your home. If your glasses are spotty even after going through the dishwasher, your skin and hair are dull and dry, or your appliances are breaking […]
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 […]
Hardness in water can indicate high concentrations of calcium, magnesium and other dissolved minerals. In general, this includes 120-180 ppm of iron, calcium and magnesium, or at least 61 milligrams per liter or higher of calcium carbonate concentration. While magnesium and calcium are essential for our health and wellbeing, high amounts of these minerals in […]
Although you probably don’t spend much time pondering the pH levels of everyday objects — not since your last chemistry class, anyway — this measurement of acidity vs. alkalinity remains a big part of life whether you notice it or not. Even you have a pH level — about 7.40. The human body has natural […]
Making the decision to have a water softener installed is the first step toward cleaner, soft water throughout your home. You’ll no longer have to deal with common hard water problems such as spotty glasses and shower doors; buildup in faucets, showerheads and water-using appliances; and dry skin and hair. Once you’ve purchased a water […]