How Climate-Fueled Storms & Floods Affect Drinking Water You’re not imagining things—the planet really is getting hotter. In fact, scientists say global temperatures are warming fast, with no signs of cooling anytime soon. But as the earth heats up, something else is also advancing: the frequency and intensity of extreme weather. We’re witnessing stronger storms, […]
Read moreRice Water for Skin: Benefits and Side Effects Sitting inside many bathroom cabinets are half-used “miracle” serums that promised flawless skin but didn’t deliver. With skincare brands constantly churning out new products, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of buying, trying, and sighing. Interestingly, though, you may not need another dedicated skincare product […]
Read more1 in 5 Americans May Have PFAS in Their Tap Water, Study Finds When you fill a glass at the tap, you expect the water to be clean and safe—not brimming with cancer-linked PFAS chemicals. Unfortunately, this may be the reality for countless Americans relying on groundwater sources for their drinking water, according to a […]
Read more9 Reasons Your Tap Water Tastes Weird and How to Fix It No one wants to sip on a gross-tasting drink—certainly not when it’s the water from the sink. In its purest form, water shouldn’t taste like anything. But sometimes, it can have a weird flavor that may take your taste buds for a spin. […]
Read moreWhat Causes Pink Bathroom Slime, and How Do I Remove It? If you notice pink slimy stuff on your bathroom surfaces, you might be scratching your head in confusion. What is this mysterious, nasty-looking slime? No matter how often I scrub, scour, and sanitize my bathroom, it keeps returning. What do I do? Who do […]
Read moreWater Contamination in U.S. Schools and the Case for Filters In case you haven’t noticed, more students are bringing water bottles to school nowadays—not just to stay extra hydrated but also to safeguard against a major health hazard in many of our nation’s schools: contaminated drinking water. In recent years, countless U.S. public schools have […]
Read moreHow to Remove Iron from Well Water For many people, private wells are an excellent alternative to local public water sources. In most cases, private wells provide great-tasting, chemical-free water with vital minerals and nutrients. These groundwater sources are also cost-effective and environmentally-friendly. If you are among the estimated 43 million Americans who rely on […]
Read moreChlorine in Drinking Water: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Updated September 10th, 2024 Chlorine is by far the most commonly used water disinfectant worldwide. Today, about 98% of U.S. municipalities use some chlorine-related process to treat their drinking water, thanks to the chemical’s wide-scale availability, low cost, ease of use, and proficiency at […]
Read moreIs Fluoride in Drinking Water Making Kids Less Intelligent? Updated: 11/18/2024 As parents, part of our duty is to ensure our kids drink enough water—whether that’s filling their water bottles for school, jazzing up plain water with fruit, or finding other creative ways to keep them hydrated throughout the day. But what if something in […]
Read moreWhat is the Average Household Water Flow Rate? Updated August 26th, 2024 You turn on a faucet and get a trickle instead of a steady stream. Your dishwasher takes forever to fill up and run a cycle. Showering becomes a struggle as there’s barely enough water to rinse the soap and shampoo away. Should you […]
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