A reverse osmosis water filtration system, sometimes called an RO system, is a worthy investment in your home’s water quality. But just how much of an investment is it? What does a reverse osmosis system cost? The price of an RO water filtration system can range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. […]
Although a sweet taste can often be pleasant, it’s not what you expect when you grab a glass of drinking water. Sweet-tasting water can have a few potential causes, including: Calcium and iron Plumbing issues Unusual odors Chlorine Certain algae blooms Some medical conditions Possible contamination Want to find out where that odd sweetness is […]
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 […]
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 — […]
Ever wonder why tap water has a different taste depending on your location – even a short distance from a city to its suburbs? WBEZ 95.1 FM’s show “Curious City” has and they recently did research on why the smell and taste of water can vary from city to town. According to “Curious City,” tap […]
Sometimes it takes advanced problem-solving to turn poor-quality water into cleaner, safer drinking water. That’s where reverse osmosis (RO) filtration systems come in. Effective at removing contaminants, solid substances, molecules, minerals and other impurities, RO systems are installed at the point of use to address water problems that many other systems cannot handle.* RO filtration […]
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 […]