Author: Tommy Stricklin

Tommy Stricklin is Springwell Water's chief water specialist with more than 2 decades of experience and knowledge within the residential water industry.

Rio Grande Sewage Discharge: The Dangers of Sewage in Drinking Water Every time we flush our toilets or wash something down the sink, we create sewage. Usually, this waste is whisked away to a facility where it is treated to remove everything from feces and urine to scum and debris. But for some people living […]

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6 Things You Should Never Pour Down the Drain When you’re trying to get rid of an unwanted item quickly (say some leftover paint or expired medication), your first reaction might be to wash it down the sink. After all, drains act as magic portals to rinse away all our messes to some watery subterranean […]

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When Can Babies Start Drinking Water? (Plus, the Best Water for Baby Formula) If you are parenting a newborn or eagerly awaiting the moment your ‘Bundle of Joy’ arrives, deciding how to feed them is likely a top priority for you. As you probably know, breastfeeding, formula feeding, or a mixture of both provides all […]

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How Pre-filtration Helps Protect Reverse Osmosis Membranes Investing in a good-quality water filter system is a brilliant decision if you’re serious about protecting your home from dangerous drinking-water contaminants, preserving the environment, and saving money in the long run. However, reverse osmosis (RO) systems are only as good as the prefiltration systems protecting them. RO […]

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How Widespread & Dangerous Are Pesticides in U.S. Drinking Water? As you probably know, most of the fruits and veggies we purchase at the supermarket are grown on farms. And on farms, you can find a range of insects, rodents, and weeds, many of which love to eat or attack plants and fresh produce. Of […]

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Americans Exposed to 5,000 Times the Safe Level of BPA, Study Finds Depending on where you live or work, you’re likely exposed to many plastic products every day. This might not seem like a bad thing since plastic is used to manufacture hundreds of consumer products. But as you’ll discover shortly, this precious material has […]

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Why Some States May Get Less Funds for Lead Pipe Removal & The Possible Impact on City Water America’s water infrastructure is in terrible shape. The two million miles of underground pipes responsible for supplying clean drinking water to Americans are rapidly deteriorating, exposing millions to dangerous levels of lead. But after years of neglect, […]

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PFAS Exposure May Raise Diabetes Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Study Reveals In past decades, scientists have linked PFAS exposure to a growing list of problems, including decreased fertility among women and increased risk for some cancers. Regrettably, this list now includes a chronic health condition common among millions of Americans: diabetes. According to a new […]

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States with the Best Tap Water in the US Every state has something they’re famous for, whether it’s a natural wonder like the Grand Canyon in Arizona or a popular food like Wisconsin cheese. Some are also known for their own distinct culture, weather conditions, and entertainment hot spots. However, another amazing aspect of a […]

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Big Cities, Big Problems: Water Contamination in Urban Areas Living in a big city or other urban areas can be a worthwhile experience. They usually offer more quality job opportunities, dining options, sources of entertainment, and lots more. But as more people flock to these metro regions, precious resources, such as clean drinking water, become […]

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