Arsenic in U.S. Groundwater: A Growing Public Health Concern Beneath the earth’s landscape lies treasures of groundwater. Though largely out of sight, it supplies drinking water to more than half the U.S. population and nearly every rural household, The Groundwater Foundation notes. Unfortunately, many Americans dependent on this precious resource may be exposed to an […]
Read moreWhat Another Trump Term Could Mean for U.S. Drinking Water With the 2024 election behind us, many Americans are asking a crucial question: What will happen to our drinking water when President-elect Donald Trump returns to office? It’s a valid question, considering the Trump administration’s prior actions on water policy and a possible continuation of […]
Read more4 Surprising Ways Age Influences Your Water Quality Needs Ask any doctor, and they’ll tell you that age isn’t just a birthday marker but also a significant risk factor for many health issues. Case in point: research suggests that school-age children exposed to microbes in tap water are less likely to experience severe outcomes from […]
Read moreBiomimicry: 6 Examples of How Nature is Inspiring Water Filtration Innovation When we think of water filtration, we often picture energy-intensive processes, harsh chemicals, or complex machinery. But with the growing focus on sustainability across industries, researchers are taking a more eco-centric approach to water treatment, drawing inspiration from a surprising source: nature. Scientists and […]
Read moreHow 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 […]
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