Chlorine 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? 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 our water […]
Read moreArtesian Water: What Is It, and Is It Safe to Drink? Updated August 21st, 2024 If you shop for bottled water regularly, you probably notice the hordes of bottled water options lining the shelves of your local grocery store. There weren’t as many choices back in the day, and you could quickly tell them apart […]
Read more6 Water Contaminants That May Irritate Your Skin Updated August 20th, 2024 If you or your household members have been experiencing strange reoccurring episodes of disruptive skin conditions, there’s probably something lurking in your home that’s causing those issues. You may have tried changing soap brands, laundry detergent, or using lotion more often, but the […]
Read moreWhat Is Hard Water & How To Test For Water Hardness Updated August 12th, 2024 If you’ve ever experienced any signs of “hard” water in your home, your first instinct is likely to figure out the steps to fix the problems – quickly. So we’ll go through what water hardness is and a few easy […]
Read moreHow to Remove Iron Bacteria from Well Water Updated July 30th, 2024 If your drinking water comes from a private well, you will likely experience issues with iron in your water. These issues can range from poor-tasting coffee to bright orange streaks in toilets and bathtubs. However, there’s an equally familiar but less understood problem […]
Read moreStates with the Best Tap Water in the US Updated July 17th, 2024 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 […]
Read moreSmelly Tap Water and How to Fix It Nothing beats a glass of crisp, cold water when it comes to quenching thirst. But perhaps nothing is grosser than getting a mouthful of water that smells like rotten eggs or a swimming pool instead. Clean water should be colorless, tasteless, and odorless, so if yours has […]
Read more8 Causes of Brown Toilet Water and How to Fix It Updated July 9th, 2024 Does murky brown water greet you every time you lift your toilet seat? The fact that you’re reading this article tells us this is most likely the case. Perhaps you reached to flush because you assumed someone had forgotten. But, […]
Read moreIs Purified Water The Same As Distilled Water? Which is the Better Choice? Updated July 3rd, 2024 Remember the days when your local supermarket only had a handful of bottled water choices? Picking one off the shelf was so easy and straightforward! But thanks to new water treatment techniques (and shady marketing tactics), shopping for […]
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