Category: Water and Your Health

Why You Need Clean Running Water During the Coronavirus Lockdown Just a few weeks ago, we heard about the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in China that allegedly originated in bats. Of course, many Americans probably didn’t see it as a potential threat, perhaps because we’re thousands of miles away, or because bats aren’t a […]

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PFOS & PFOA: The Dangers of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water If you’ve been following the news a lot lately, chances are you’ve seen or heard the acronym ‘PFAS.’ Perhaps instead of keeping up with the news, you fully immerse yourself in the latest drama-filled movies – and extra buttery popcorn. In the latter case, […]

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The Dangers of Drinking Contaminated Water During Pregnancy Pregnancy is like “a dream come true” for many women. It is a period of immense joy and excitement. The feeling of new life growing inside you is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. It’s magical. But during this time, you must pay keen attention to your health […]

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The Best Water Filtration System to Remove Arsenic and Other Toxic Chemicals from Water Arsenic is a natural element that occurs in rocks and soil – and nowadays – in our precious drinking water. In excess amounts, inorganic arsenic can quickly make its way into ground and surface water as a byproduct of mining and […]

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Emerging US Water Contamination Concerns Emerging drinking water contaminants are concerning to many consumers according to a new survey by global public health organization NSF International.

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6 Toxic Water Contaminants That May Irritate Your Skin 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 skin problems keep […]

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The 4 Most Common Ways Our Water is Being Polluted and How You Can Tackle the Dangerous Effects Water pollution is more than just tossing a beer can in a nearby river while camping. Other sources range from agricultural runoff to oil spills, which contaminate our rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and seas with chemicals, waste, plastic, […]

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Drinking Water to Fight Off Fevers, Coughs, and Cold: Does It Work? (Updated March 24th, 2019) Listen. Catching a cold or flu is no fun. The sniffling, sneezing, and coughing can be very discomforting for you and the people around you. Not to mention the lack of appetite, the severe dehydration, the pounding headaches, the […]

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How Hard Water Damages Your Plumbing and Appliances Hard water is no stranger to most households across America. This silent invader affects 85% of homes in the United States every day, wreaking havoc on pipes, plumbing fixtures, and water-using appliances. Should you become a victim of hard water, you must understand exactly what it is […]

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How Lead in Water Affects Children and Adults Lead in America’s drinking water dates back to the 19th century. During that period, lead pipes were widely used in the nation’s water supply systems until they were banned in 1986 when people began to recognize the poisonous effects of the metal. Today, almost 33% of U.S. […]

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