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Are There Carcinogenic Contaminants in Your Tap Water?
According to a recent study, carcinogenic contaminants may be present in your tap water. But rest assured, there are…
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Do Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Impact Drinking Water?
VOCs are a mixture of elements which turn into gases. They come from burning gasoline, coal, wood or natural…
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Is Fluoride in Drinking Water a Good or Bad Thing?
A mineral with health benefits as well as risks, let’s take a closer look at fluoride and its prevalence…
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How to Treat Common Water Problems in Your Home
Knowing how to treat common water problems is extremely important. Water softeners, filtration systems and acid neutralization are all…
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How to Prepare Your Household Water for the Holidays
Whether you’re staying home or traveling, there are a few things you can do to prepare your water softener…
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Who is Responsible for Monitoring Drinking Water Quality?
For public water supplies, many organizations work together. In the case of private wells, monitoring drinking water quality falls…
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The Water in Your Home – Where Does it Come From?
This may seem like a straightforward and simple question, but knowing where your water comes from can help you…
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Metallic Tasting Water and Rust Stains? Blame Iron.
Whether you’re on the tap or a private well, the signs of high-iron water are hard to miss. And…
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How Bottled Water Can be Good for the Environment
There’s an increasing movement to switch away from plastic because of its damage to the environment. Let’s look at…
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Coliform Bacteria: 5 Things You Should Know
Coliform bacteria is a group of 16 species of bacteria used to indicate water quality, and the presence of…
