Have you ever reached for a glass of water or turned on a water fountain, only to see a stream of brown water flowing out of the tap? Whether your water comes from a municipal source or a private well, no one wants to drink brown water that looks dirty and unhealthy. Not only should […]
Have you ever gone to the sink to fill a glass with water, but what comes out of the tap is something milky and cloudy, far from the clear water you were expecting? With all of the current concerns about water quality, cloudy water may cause you to dump out that glass and grab some […]
If your kids don’t mind a little dirt, they’re sure to enjoy this easy to perform science project testing dirty water. The first step is easy. Send the kids outside to collect three different dirt samples. Maybe scoop up some dirt from a potted plant or a garden area. Dig up a little bit of […]
People who get their water from a public water source have groups like the EPA helping to ensure their water quality. Unfortunately, those who use well water do not have anyone monitoring what is in their water. If your drinking water comes from a well, you need to take measures like performing a regular well […]
What is TDS? TDS refers to the Total Dissolved Solids that can be found in a liquid. The solids can be a variety of salts, minerals, metals, anions, and cations. When they are dissolved in a liquid, their weight can be measured using a TDS meter. Measuring TDS The most accurate way to measure TDS […]
Benefits of Water During Pregnancy Everyone knows that drinking water is an important part of maintaining good health. It’s even more important to drink enough water when you are pregnant. Your body uses water to supply your cells, tissues, and organs with oxygen and nutrients. It’s critical to maintain proper hydration when you are pregnant. This […]
Water quality is headline news these days. The water crisis in Flint, Michigan is still making the new four years later. Most recently, Chicago’s water quality has come into question. Unfortunately, if you get your water from a private well, there are no watch groups looking out for you. If your water isn’t coming from […]
Everyone has heard that you should drink eight glasses of water a day to stay properly hydrated. What people often don’t realize is how important it is to drink water in the morning. When you are sleeping, your body is using fluids that are not being replaced. Imagine not drinking anything for the next six […]
What Is Hard Water? When people talk about water quality, one of the factors that is often mentioned is hardness. As water travels through the ground, it picks up small amounts of sediment from soil and rocks. Two of the most common minerals that easily dissolve to form hard water are calcium and magnesium. These […]
It’s hard to believe that will all of the press from the Flint, Michigan water scare in 2014, we are still at risk of lead poisoning from water. Most recently, seven schools in Virginia were found to have lead in their drinking water. Ingesting lead is particularly dangerous to infants, children, pregnant and nursing mothers, […]
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