Sunscreen – CHECK! Sunglasses – CHECK! Quality Water – MAYBE? You protect your skin and your eyes from the summer sun, but do you protect your body with quality water? We’ve all heard that you should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. However, studies show that youth only drink an average of 15-ounces…
April Showers have Brought More than Just May Flowers to the Country’s Water Quality
The recent wet weather has affected more than the trees and flowers. States all over the country are experiencing new and added compounds in the water impacted by runoff from these rain events. For example: Bacteria: lives in soil/vegetation and in the gastrointestinal tract of wild and farm-raised animals. Nitrates: fertilizers, manure, septic systems and…
Language Barriers in Water Quality
Have you had your water tested recently? Did it seem like the Water Treatment Expert was speaking in a different language when they told you what was in your water? Many homeowners feel like they are back in high school chemistry class with words like: Radium 226 & 228 Selenium Chromium Arsenic Alkalinity Magnesium Chlorine…
And the Winner Is
Congratulations to North Carolina Water Consultants for being honored at the Hague National Dealer Convention in Scottsdale, AZ. Eddie Bonge, Owner was awarded as the number one “Top Dealer/Sales Representative” and the company was awarded as one of the “Top Ten Dealerships.” Husband and wife team, Eddie and Debbie, attended the convention to continually provide…
The Holiday Weekend Is Here: The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Path to improved wellness You should drink water every day. Most people have been told they should drink 6 to 8, 8-ounce glasses of water each day. That is a reasonable goal. However, different people need different amounts of water to stay hydrated. Most healthy people can stay well hydrated by drinking water and other…
Radon is a radioactive gas that has no color, odor, or taste. It is found naturally in the soil in some places, and comes from the breakdown of uranium found naturally in the ground. As this element breaks down, radon gas forms and can easily seep into the air in homes, offices, schools, and any other…
What is an Activated Carbon Water Filter?
There are all kinds of different contaminants in tap water, and often times that means that multiple filtration techniques are needed to take care of all of them. One of the most popular of those techniques is activated carbon. Today we’re going to talk about what an activated carbon water filter is and what role…
How Do Algae Blooms Affect Drinking Water in Your Carolina Home?
Why is Good Water Quality Especially Important for Elderly People?
If you have any elderly people in your life, you likely know that good health is a top priority for them. As people get older, their bodies become more fragile and it is extremely important to avoid anything that could lead to a serious illness. One health concern that is often overlooked when it comes…