Although we now know that lead exposure can be detrimental to our health, there was a time that the health effects of lead were less known and the metal was used in many of our public and residential water systems. Because many of those systems are still used today, lead exposure in drinking water continues…
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…
Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOC’s) in Tap Water: Where They Come From and How to Remove Them
Whereas some water contaminants are known simply by their names (iron, arsenic, lead, sulfur, etc.), others are known by the group of related contaminants that they are a part of. Volatile Organic Chemicals are an example of the latter category, and they can be a serious concern if they are found in high levels in…
How Does Chlorine Impact the Effectiveness of a Water Softener in Your North or South Carolina Home?
Water softeners rely on resin beads to remove hardness minerals from your water. As a result, the effectiveness of your water softener depends largely on the condition of those beads. Unfortunately, water that’s high in chlorine can damage resin beads and greatly reduce the ability of your water softener to work properly. Today we’re going…
What Are the Effects of Tannins in Tap Water?
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…
Are Tap Water Minerals Beneficial to Your Health and is it Safe to remove them?
In order to maximize your health, it’s important to get your recommended doses of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. When it comes to minerals, many people believe that you can get a large portion of your daily intake by drinking a lot of water. This can make some people weary of installing water softeners or…
A Broken City Water Pipe Could Lead to Serious Water Quality Issues at Home
One of the biggest water quality issues that we face in the United States is the fact that our water infrastructure is extremely old. In many parts of the country, the pipes that are currently delivering water to homes have been in use for over a century. Many of these pipes are reaching their breaking…
What is the Connection between Drinking Water and Autism?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the amount of children who have been identified as being on the autism spectrum rose from 1 in every 150 children to 1 in every 68 children between 2000 and 2010. Although there are many theories as to why this is the case, one possible contributing…