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 […]
Public Water Quality When you think of cities with the worst tap water, there is no doubt that Flint, Michigan comes to mind for most people. The publicity that came with the Flint water crisis brought to light issues for other municipal water companies. No longer can people take for granted the quality of water […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every once in a while, you may turn on your tap and notice that your water has a strange, off-putting sulfur smell. This is one of the most common odors that water can have. If you don’t know what sulfur smells like, it is usually described as similar to the smell of rotten eggs. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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