Unfortunately, many communities across the country are plagued with dirty and unsafe drinking water. One such pollutant that affects communities across North America is MTBE. The presence of MTBE in drinking water can be potentially harmful. Fortunately, testing and filtration can be done to make sure you are getting the cleanest, safest water in your
Just like bell-bottomed pants or Paleo diets, water treatment methods tend to come in and out of vogue over the years. As new trends emerge in health, wellness, and even fashion, the ‘best’ water treatment methods and practices can also shift to align with emerging science and preferences. For example, distilled water, ionized water,
You bought the Brita, the Pur, or the generic brand water filter pitcher because your water doesn’t taste quite like you’d like. Generally speaking, this over the counter solution might work when it comes to improving water taste, however, they can provide a false sense of security regarding some common water contaminants found in drinking
According to the NRDC, 80 percent of the world’s wastewater is dumped and largely untreated back into the environment, polluting rivers, lakes and oceans. Water pollution refers to any number of contaminants not normally present in water that enter the water supply through surface water exposure in lakes and rivers. Because water
Water is one of the building blocks of a healthy life, and the benefits of drinking lemon water extend beyond the physical – contributing to our mental health in addition to keeping our bodies running efficiently and effectively. Since we know how important it is to hydrate, why not double down on
Drinking plenty of water is just about the single most important thing you can do in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle — and this includes both maintaining a healthy weight and working toward any weight loss goals. Water and weight loss have long been associated for several reasons: Drinking water temporarily increases
Most of us probably don’t think too much about how hard water or soft water impacts our hair. The fact is, however, that whether your water is on the harder end of the spectrum, or the softer, you’ll generally notice some pretty obvious results once you start paying attention. We’ve also seen
