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, […]
Read moreWhat is the Average Household Water Flow Rate? 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 be worried about your […]
Read morePFAS 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 […]
Read moreStates 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 […]
Read moreBig 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 […]
Read moreThe Truth About Carbonated Water and Your Health + Side Effects Bubbly, refreshing, and crispy, carbonated water has become a daily quencher for many Americans and a booming multi billion-dollar industry. This comes as no surprise since carbonated water offers a sensory experience (at least to those who crave it): The satisfying snap as you […]
Read moreBuying a House with a Well System? Here’s Everything You Need to Know There’s a lot to consider when purchasing a new home, but for many buyers, the local water source isn’t one of them – as much as it should be. Sure, you might be a city slicker who has gotten used to getting […]
Read moreDrinking Enough Water Could Help Prevent Heart Failure, Study Finds Everyone knows drinking enough water every day has some remarkable health benefits – from keeping your skin soft, supple, and smooth to enhancing memory, cognition, and mood. But did you know it could help reduce your risk for heart failure, too? That’s according to a […]
Read moreThe Potential Risks of Microplastics in Drinking Water Consider this: The average American produces an estimated 234 pounds of plastic waste every year. Of that, only about 9 percent makes it to a recycling bin. If our math is correct, the U.S. population (roughly 330 million) generates a staggering 77.2 billion pounds (or 38.6 million […]
Read moreHow to Protect Your Water Filter System from Freezing Depending on where you live, temperatures have likely dropped below freezing, or frigid weather is in the immediate forecast. Whichever the case, a vital part of keeping your home safe during the teeth-clenching cold is caring for your appliances – not just your heating devices, humidifiers, […]
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