Have you ever heard of chloramine? Although it’s not the most commonly known chemical, it’s added to the water in 1 in 5 homes in America! Given how prevalent this chemical is, many North and South Carolina will likely be curious about why it’s in their water and whether or not it is safe to…
How Can Your Home’s Water Quality Affect Allergy Symptoms?
Spring is often the worst season of the year for allergies. That’s because plants and flowers are in full bloom, and many common allergens like pollen and ragweed are released into the air outside. Springtime allergies are bad enough on their own, but there are certain water quality issues that can make your symptoms even…
Hidden Water Contaminants: Why the Most Dangerous Contaminants are the Hardest to Detect
Many homeowners come to us because they notice strange tastes, odors or colors in their home's tap water. These are obvious signs of water contamination, and we offer many different products that will make tap water look, smell and taste just right. But what about the water contaminants that are mostly undetectable by human senses?…
What is Ozone Water Treatment? Information for North and South Carolina Homeowners
There are many different techniques available for removing contaminants from your home’s tap water. One of the most effective of those techniques, especially when used in conjunction with other types of filters, is ozone treatment. Today we’re going to talk about what ozone water treatment is and why it is effective at purifying your home’s…
Is My Tap Water Safe to Drink? Answer These 4 Questions to Find Out
You might have heard that here in the United States, we have access to some of the healthiest water in the world. Although this is true, our tap water is certainly not immune to problems. In fact, the more that people learn about what’s in the water that comes out of our faucets, the more…
What is the “White Stuff” in My Drinking Water?
When you fill up a glass of water, do you notice white flaky particles floating around? This is certainly not appealing, and you’re probably wondering where those particles come from and what you can do to get rid of them. So today we’re going to talk about the “white stuff” that sometimes appears in tap…
Can Drinking Unfiltered Tap Water Increase a Child’s Risk of Developing Food Allergies?
According to the CDC, "The number of young people who had a food or digestive allergy increased 18 percent between 1997 and 2007." This is a dramatic rise that has continued in the years following this report. A recent study suggests that one of the possible explanations for the increase in food allergies is a…
How Do Shower Water Contaminants Affect Our Health and Our Homes?
Did you know that some water contaminants are more dangerous to our health when we breathe them in than they are when we drink them? This makes water quality an important issue not just for our drinking water, but also for the water that we use for showering. Today we’re going to talk about why…
Is There a Connection Between Tap Water Quality and Autism?
For the past few decades, the amount of children who have been diagnosed with autism has risen dramatically. Between 2000 and 2010 alone, the prevalence of the developmental disorder rose from 1 in every 150 children to 1 in every 68 children. According to some scientists, one of the contributing factors to this increase is…