You may occasionally come across an advisory warning about Cryptosporidium in drinking water. Or maybe you’ve been told not to drink water from a stream or a lake because it could be contaminated with Crypto. No matter what your water source is, you certainly don’t want to be drinking something that sounds as bad as Cryptosporidium. […]
You may not recognize the term glyphosate contamination, but it has made headline news lately. More commonly known for its presence in the weed killer Roundup, this chemical has been linked to cancer. Although glyphosate binds tightly to soil, it can break down and seep into water supplies causing concerns about health issues. Glyphosate Contamination […]
What Are PFAS Contaminants? PFAS contaminants are a group of manufactured chemicals, known as “forever chemicals,” that are a part of the perfluoroalkyl family. The most common PFAS that people are exposed to are Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS), which can have negative effects on your health. These chemicals gained increasing popularity after […]
The dangers of COVID-19 are still making headline news as people try to stay healthy. Wearing masks and practicing social distancing are suggested as people try to get back to their normal lives. However, one area of concern is the effect that COVID-19 may have on our water supplies. Can the coronavirus survive in water, […]
With soda sales steadily declining, water sales are on the rise. As people are becoming more health-conscious, they are looking for alternatives to sugary sodas and juices, with water being a popular choice. This means people are looking for more options to choose from when they shop for water. One of the food trends predicted […]
Water Fluoridation in the United States In the early 1930s, researchers noticed that people living in communities with naturally high levels of fluoride in the water had fewer cavities. Studies showed that fluoridated water was not only safe but beneficial. Community water facilities began adding fluoride to their water in an effort to prevent cavities. […]
Heavy metal is harmless when you’re talking about music, but not when you are talking about your water. Ingesting heavy metals with your water can be a serious potential health threat. When you consume any heavy metal with your water, it can accumulate in your body, causing cancer and other health risks. These contaminants are […]
Bacteria exist all around us. There are good bacteria that can help with digestion and bad bacteria that can make us sick. Even our water supplies contain both good and bad bacteria. There are certain bacteria found in water that can cause serious illness and even death. Legionella and E. Coli can both be transmitted […]
Arsenic in Bottled Water The quality of our drinking water makes headline news on a regular basis. While municipal water comes under fire more often, even bottled water isn’t always safe. Most recently, some brands of bottled water have tested high for arsenic. The Center for Environmental Health is a California nonprofit. They aim to […]
The first thing you need to understand when you receive a water notice is the difference between a Boil Water Notice and a Do Not Use Notice. Both notices mean that there are potentially high levels of an organism present in the water that could cause health issues. A boil water notice is a public […]
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