Category: Water in the News

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, […]

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States 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 […]

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Big 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 […]

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What EPA’s New PFAS Plan Could Mean for America’s Drinking Water They say every cloud has a silver lining, but so does one of America’s most widespread water contamination problems. Amid dwindling hope and growing concerns, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new strategic road map to combat a group of highly toxic “forever […]

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The Infrastructure Bill and What It Could Mean for City Water It’s no secret that America’s water infrastructure is falling apart, and with this article we’ll only be discussing the water side of the bill (this is not a political post). Our nation’s drinking water systems and wastewater treatment facilities are nearing the end of […]

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Texas Water Crisis: Keeping Your Drinking Water Safe During a Winter Storm Clean drinking water is a crucial part of our health and well being. But regrettably, it’s something many of us take for granted. The ongoing Texas water crisis demonstrates how important it is for us to adequately prepare for the likelihood of similar […]

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Pharmaceutical Drugs Found in America’s Tap Water: Should You Be Concerned? Pharmaceuticals. They help prevent, cure, and alleviate various diseases and ailments, saving millions of lives and helping people recover. But little did we know that tiny doses of these life-saving compounds would be another set of contaminants polluting our nation’s drinking water? As you […]

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Why Springwell’s FutureSoft Water Softener Makes Sense in California California is known for its gorgeous weather year-round, beautiful beaches, vibrant cities, and regrettably, its many experiences with drought and hard water problems in some regions. For years, many homeowners have relied on conventional salt-based water softeners to combat the devastating effects of ‘hard’ water. However, […]

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EPA’s New PFAS Rule Lacks Details About Drinking Water If there’s anything we learned from the Dark Waters movie, it’s that PFAS chemicals can be toxic to our health. And usually, there’s an increased risk for people who live or work close to military bases, industrial and manufacturing sites, airports, and other areas where PFAS […]

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7 Reasons to Choose Filtered Tap Water Over Bottled Water Every year, Americans spend $16 billion on bottled water. This comes as no surprise since many private companies in the U.S. are marketing bottled water as a supposedly healthier and safer choice than tap water. Heck, some of them even encourage distrust of tap water, […]

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