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
PCBs, or Polychlorinated Biphenyls, are chemicals that were developed and used in machinery and industrial production. They were also commonly used as additives in coolants as well as electrical insulators and components of various electronics from refrigerators to TVs. In the later part of the 1970s, scientists began to understand the potentially damaging effects of
VOCs, Volatile Organic Compounds, are chemicals commonly found throughout our daily lives. From paints and stains to cleaning products and objects found in and around our homes like carpeting and plastics, they can be problematic not only because of their pervasiveness, but also because prolonged exposure can cause a variety of adverse reactions.
Water is the cornerstone to a healthy lifestyle. The advantages are many and there are no side affects, so when so much else in the personal health care realm can seem murky, it’s something that almost all health experts and physicians agree on — drink your water! That said, the answers to how
In 2016, Environmental Working Group released a list of cities with Chromium-6 in their water. Chromium-6 made headlines years ago, and has resurfaced recently for causing concern in drinking water. The real life story of Erin Brockovich, and subsequent film starring Julia Roberts, made chromium-6 a household name, and focused the nation on residential water
Buying bottled water at the store can present an almost overwhelming amount of options. With labels like deionized, purified, distilled, and others, you won’t be alone in feeling a little lost over what the right choice is for you. It helps to know what these labels mean, and how they can impact the taste and
According to the Environmental Defense Fund, over 6 million homes in America have lead service lines. This means the pipes used to run water into homes and businesses from the water main in the street are made of lead. This is important for several reasons; most notably the impact lead service lines can have on
Copper is one metal that acid water can dissolve into your water system. While copper pipes are used in household plumbing, and it is in fact necessary for your diet, it can be poisonous. Infants and Wilson’s Disease Risks The body has a natural way of regulating copper. However, children under one year
If you love your coffee, you’re probably no stranger to preparing your favorite cup at home. According to Reuters, more than 65% of Americans indulge in a daily dose of coffee, and if you’re among them, you’ll probably appreciate that sometimes that cup just tastes better than others. So what accounts for the perfect cup
The most common way to diagnose a contamination of sulfur or hydrogen sulfate in your home is the smell. To that end, there are simple steps you can take to eliminate this from your faucets. Determine the Source Your first order of business is to find the source — in your drain, or