Tannins are a form of decayed organic matter (primarily from vegetation) that dissolve into water. They are commonly found in lakes and rivers, as well as in swampy or marshy areas. Today we’re going to talk about how tannins can get into your home’s tap water, the symptoms of water with high levels of tannins…
Is Filtered Water Helpful for Colds and Flus?
One of the top reasons why homeowners choose to install residential water filtration systems is to protect the health of their families. Since filtering your water can decrease your risk of developing serious and chronic illnesses, you might also think that drinking filtered water could help out with run-of-the-mill colds and flus. But is…
Water Softener Salt: Busting Common Misconceptions about Drinking Softened Water
One of the biggest misconceptions about water softeners is that the sodium that they add to your water can affect your health. But given the small amount of sodium that softened water actually contains, is it really anything to worry about? Today we’re going to talk about how water softeners use salt and why it…
What is a Water Softener’s Regeneration Cycle?
If you’re in the market for a new water softener, it’s helpful to know how the water softening process works so that you can understand all of the features of the system that you choose. One of the most important steps of that process is the regeneration cycle. Today we’re going to talk about what…
Why is Fluoride Added to Drinking Water and How Can You Remove It?
The choice of whether or not to add fluoride to our nation’s drinking water is highly controversial. Although many governmental agencies insist that adding fluoride to public water supplies is a safe practice, there are many scientists, researchers and public advocacy groups who disagree. Regardless of whether or not you believe water fluoridation is safe,…
How Our Nation’s Aging Water Infrastructure Affects Water Quality in your Home
One of the biggest threats to the quality of our drinking water here in the Carolinas is our nation’s aging water infrastructure. Today we’re going to talk about the problems our country’s water infrastructure faces and what it means for the quality of the water in your home! Why we have an aging water infrastructure…
How do Nitrates Get in Drinking Water and what are Their Health Effects?
There are many different types of water contaminants, and each one can affect different types of people in different ways. One type of contaminant that is particularly problematic for infants and pregnant women is nitrates. Today we’re going to talk about how nitrates get into drinking water and the various health effects that they can…
What Causes Sudden Changes in Your Home’s Water Quality?
The taste and quality of tap water can vary greatly from city to city and home to home. But even if your water contains a lot of contaminants, its quality is typically pretty consistent from day to day. That’s why it can be alarming when the water that comes out of your taps suddenly changes…
What are the Effects of Sulfur in Tap Water and How Can You Remove It?
Sulfur falls into a category of contaminants that, like chlorine, interacts with other organic matter in tap water. This interaction has a very noticeable effect on your drinking water, and it can also damage your home’s plumbing system. Today we’re going to talk about where sulfur comes from, the effects it has on your water…