Have you ever noticed strange rings in your toilet bowl even though you do your best to keep it clean? These toilet bowl rings are not always an indication of how clean your toilet is. Sometimes toilet bowl rings are a sign that you could have water quality issues. There are many different causes of […]
Why Does My Water Taste Sweet?
The Taste of Water One of the most common reasons people give for not drinking water is that they don’t like the taste. Some people claim that water doesn’t have a taste, while others say different waters taste sweet, or bitter, earthy, or minerally. There are many factors that affect the taste of water, especially […]
Can You Drink Rainwater – A Science Experiment for Kids
The continental United States gets an average of 30 inches of precipitation each year. With all of the water falling from the sky, you might be wondering if rainwater is safe to drink. While using rainwater is a great way to conserve resources, some sources state that rainwater might not be the best source for drinking water. […]
Who Really Needs Electrolyte Water?
What Is Electrolyte Water Electrolyte water is a growing segment in the bottled water category. Examples of electrolyte waters include brands such as Propel, Smartwater, LIFEWTR, and Core Hydration. Some of these waters have added electrolytes to improve the taste and others are geared toward improved hydration. So, just what is electrolyte water? These waters […]
pH Of Top Bottled Water Brands Of 2019
The pH of pure water is 7, but how does bottled water stack up to pure water when it comes to pH? We did tested the top bottled water brands to find out how they compared when it came to pH. Here’s what you need to know about the pH of bottled water. 1. The […]
What You Need to Know About Alkalinity and Your Bottled Water
With over 80 brands of bottled water to choose from in the United States, you may be wondering what’s the big difference between waters. Each manufacturer claims to offer something different. Some tout high mineral content, some brag about their filtration process, and yet others claim to offer water with perfect alkalinity or pH. We […]
Best Bottled Water Of 2019 – We Compared 20 Brands Of Bottled Water!
Which Bottled Water Is Best? Whether you like still water, mineral water, enhanced water, or plain old tap water, today, we are testing them all in our ultimate bottled water test. We found everything from pH-balanced water, boxed water, ozone enhanced water, and hydrogen infused water. While we cannot back up any of the supposed […]
What’s All the Hype About Mineral Waters?
Have you ever been out to eat and asked for a glass of water, only to have the server ask you if you would prefer tap water or mineral water? They both have the same basic components, 2 parts hydrogen to one part oxygen. Restaurants don’t usually charge for tap water, but most mineral waters […]
Can Drinking Water Help to Prevent the Flu?
Now that the holidays are behind us, the cold and flu season is in full swing. No matter where you go, whether it’s the grocery store, the bank, or the dentist, invisible germs are lurking on the surfaces of almost everything you touch. This winter, it doesn’t matter if you are in school, at the […]
How Drinking Water Can Improve Your Athletic Performance
Why Athletes Need Water Hydration is important to your athletic performance whether you are a weekend warrior, professional athlete, or just a leisure walker. However, depending on your level of exertion, you may need more water than you realize. It doesn’t matter if you are an 11-year old on the soccer field or a 30-something […]