With so many options for bottled water and filtered water, have you ever wondered what is the best water for drinking? If you take a quick walk down the water aisle at your local grocery store, you will find dozens upon dozens of different kinds of water. It is hard to believe there are so […]
With so many different types of water available, you may be left wondering which is the best plant water. Options include everything from rainwater to tap water. If you don’t mind the expense, you can even treat your greens to bottled water. Some waters will help plants thrive, while others may cause damage to the […]
No matter where your water comes from, whether its tap water or distilled water, you need to be concerned about its quality. Government organizations set water quality standards to ensure that people have access to safe drinking water. Characteristics used to judge water include dissolved mineral content, number of bacteria, pH, and hardness. Distilled water […]
In the United States, over 15% of the population get their drinking water from private wells. Even more well water is used for livestock watering, irrigation, chemical spraying, farming, and industrial purposes. Unlike public water, private water is not regulated by the EPA or other government agencies. Testing well water is important to ensure the […]
It’s not uncommon to accidentally swallow some water when you are swimming in a pool. Public pools are carefully monitored and treated with chlorine to prevent bacteria and other contaminants. While we wouldn’t recommend drinking pool water on a regular basis, we were curious about what’s in our pool water. In an emergency situation, would […]
The bottled water business is booming with a growing variety of water. Mineral water is touted to offer extra health benefits and is favored by those who like sparkling water with bubbles. What we wanted to know was if there really is a difference between the different types of sparkling water. We used TestAssured’s 4 […]
As we’ve seen from recent news headlines, you cannot take safe drinking water for granted. When people are worried about the quality of their tap water, they often turn to bottled waters. Today, bottled water is a growing industry and there are dozens of brands to choose from, but are all brands created equal? Testing […]
Dogs are known to occasionally take a sip or two from an open toilet bowl, but as humans, we typically cringe if we are touched by a drop of toilet water. How dirty is your toilet water? In this easy science experiment, you can test and compare toilet water to find out what’s really in […]
With all of the scares about water quality and safety, there are a number of ways you can reduce your risk of drinking contaminated water. One of the cautions we have heard recently is that the quality of your municipal water can change depending on the time of day. We decided to put this theory […]
Some health departments recommend flushing your pipes before using your tap water. This is because as water sits idle in pipes, it is possible that it could absorb materials from the plumbing system. The best way to avoid ingesting any of this contaminated water is to flush the pipes by letting your water run for […]
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