Category: Contaminants

Smelly 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 […]

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8 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, […]

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Is 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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How a Water Well Works: The Ultimate Guide If you live in a town or city, your drinking water likely comes from a public water system. All you have to do is turn on the tap, and water comes gushing out. But move a few miles out of town, and you’ll realize things can be […]

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The 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 […]

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America’s Aging Water Pipes: Is Your Tap Water at Risk? Updated May 29th, 2024 If you’re among the millions of Americans whose water comes through a public line, your drinking water might be at risk. Across the country, lead pipes are still carrying water into homes and businesses, more than three decades after they were […]

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Is a Whole-House Water Filter Right for You? (This Guide Will Help You Decide) Today’s homeowners are spoiled for choice when selecting a home water filter system. Water pitchers and refrigerator filters are easy to use, cost-effective, and convenient, with no installation required. Under-sink and countertop systems deliver fast, targeted filtration and are very space-efficient. […]

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Activated Carbon Filters: What Do They Remove from Water? Updated: May 20th, 2024 If you’re concerned about the quality of your drinking water, now’s the time to begin exploring different water treatment options to prevent the unthinkable. During your search, you’re likely to encounter a powerful water filer system of water filtration method that has […]

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Is It Safe to Drink Bottled Water Left in a Hot Car? Updated May 17th, 2024 Whether rushing to the office or going on a camping trip, many of us always grab a water bottle before heading out. It’s a convenient way to hydrate while on the move, keeping us refreshed and energized. But sometimes, […]

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What Is TDS & How To Test TDS It? Updated April 24th, 2024 Picture this: News just broke about a widespread lead contamination problem in your city. Haunted by the dark memories of the Flint water crisis, you begin scouring the internet, desperately trying to find a way to check if your water has been […]

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