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 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 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…
Endocrine Disruptors in Drinking Water: What They Do and How To Remove Them
One of the strangest things about tap water is that its quality can be affected by many seemingly unrelated issues. One such example of this is endocrine disruptors, a type of contaminant whose presence in tap water can be traced to things like farming, industrial plants and an increased use of pharmaceutical drugs in America….
What are the Effects of Zinc in the Drinking Water in Your North or South Carolina Home?
Zinc is an essential nutrient for human health. However, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. If your water contains high levels of zinc, it can have negative consequences on your health, in addition to affecting the taste and smell of your tap water. Today we’re going to talk about how zinc…
Arsenic in Drinking Water: How it gets there and what to do about it
Of the many different contaminants that can be found in our drinking water, arsenic is one that has been getting some of the most attention over the past few years. This colorless and odorless element has been linked to a number of serious health effects, and tens of millions of people in the United States…
Why Does My Tap Water Smells Like Rotten Eggs?
Of all of the different smells that tap water can develop, the rotten egg smell is probably the worst. It is a strong and offensive odor that would make anyone weary of consuming the water that gives it off. Although this is a relatively common problem with tap water, it’s also something that can fixed….
Why You Should Consider Removing Chloramine from Your Home’s Tap Water
In recent years, many water treatment plants across the country (including those in North Carolina) have been switching from using chlorine to chloramine as their primary disinfectant. Although this switch is becoming increasingly popular, many researchers, scientists and activists have expressed concern over the effects that chloramine can have on a home's water quality. Today…