Why is My Water Bill So High? The Top Reason and How to Lower It You’ve shortened your showers, upgraded your fixtures and appliances, and even installed a rainwater harvesting system. Yet, when you open your water bill, you have to wonder if there’s a secret water park in your backyard (because there’s no way […]
Read moreWhat Does Sulfur Water Smell Like & How To Get Rid of It? Updated: April 10th, 2024 Imagine coming home from a dreadful day at work. You draw a bathtub of hot water to unwind and forget about the day’s stresses. As the tub fills up, you smell a terrible rotten egg odor coming from […]
Read more14 Signs You Have a Water Leak—And the Fastest Way to Detect It Few things are more frustrating as a homeowner than dealing with water damage. You try to keep your home in good condition (and maintenance costs low), only for small water leaks to snowball into major catastrophes that burn a hole in your […]
Read moreCryptosporidium in Drinking Water: Why Municipalities Still Struggle with Removal It all began in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the early spring of 1993. Everything seemed normal— residents embraced the warmer weather, and families hydrated with water from their taps. But little did they know something perilous had been lurking in their pipes. For two weeks, calls […]
Read moreWhat’s That Black Slime on My Plumbing Fixtures? You pride yourself on a spotless bathroom and kitchen. But perhaps lately, you’ve started noticing black, slimy buildup on your fixtures—faucets, shower heads, toilets, sinks, you name it. Eager to restore their gleaming shine, you grabbed the strongest cleaner you could find. The residue went away for […]
Read moreUnderstanding Turbidity in Drinking Water and Why It Matters You probably don’t think much about the water flowing from your tap. As long as it looks clean, tastes OK, and doesn’t smell funky, you likely assume it’s pure and safe to drink. However, a crucial but little-known factor can influence the safety of your drinking […]
Read moreIs Distilled Water Safe to Drink? Here Are the Facts. Updated: February 13th, 2024 Shopping for drinking water isn’t the same these days. Back then, we could pick a few gallons of regular bottled water off the shelf at the grocery store without hesitation or confusion. But thanks to new forms of water treatment, we […]
Read moreStomach Hurts After Drinking Water? Here’s What It Could Mean Feeling thirsty, you filled a glass at the tap, gulped it down, and went about your day. Moments later, your stomach started gurgling like a dormant volcano, ready to blow. “Maybe it’s that burrito from last night,” you thought. As it turned out, the actual […]
Read moreHow Much Water Should Your Water Softener Brine Tank Have? Your water softener works around the clock to produce “soft” water for your home. Tucked away in your basement or garage, it removes minerals that could damage your pipes, fixtures, appliances, skin, and hair. But if your softening device hasn’t been performing up to scratch […]
Read moreItchy After Your Shower? A Water Softener Could Be Your Saving Grace! Updated January 9th, 2024 There’s nothing like a steamy shower after a long day at work or an intense workout. As the warm water cascades over your body, it’s as if the day’s stresses suddenly disappear, leaving you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. But […]
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