What is a Boil Water Advisory (BWA)? Boil Water Advisories are often issued by water municipalities when damage occurs to a water line or parts of the main water distribution system. These alerts are also issued for a loss in water pressure, allowing bacteria to backwash into the water pipes. Minerals and viruses like E….
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…
Bottled Water Vs. Tap Water: What’s the Difference In Quality and Taste?
The quality of tap water is a growing concern among many Americans, and with good reason. But is purchasing bottled water instead of filling up from the tap actually a healthier alternative? Today we’re going to take a look at bottled water vs. tap water and what the best source is for healthy, clean and…
Chemicals in Bottled Water: Where Do they Come From and What Are Their Effects?
The more we learn about bottled water, the more we realize that it is not as safe of an alternative to tap water as people used to think. One of the biggest issues with bottled water is the amount of chemicals that it contains. Today we’re going to talk about how chemicals get into bottled…
Are Chemicals in Bottled Water Affecting Your Health?
Bottled water companies like to spread the message that bottled water is a safer alternative to municipal tap water. But is that really the case? According to recent studies, there are thousands of chemicals that are found in bottled water, and many of them can lead to serious health effects. Today we’re going to talk…
Bottled Water Recalled for Possible E. coli Contamination
If you’ve been following the news last week, you may have come across some stories about a recall of 14 different brands of bottled water due to possible E. coli contamination. Thankfully, there have been no reports of consumers getting ill from drinking the water so far, but this story provides further evidence that bottled…