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…
Here at North Carolina Water Consultants, we offer a number of different water treatment products that are designed to take care of different types of problems with your home’s tap water. There is no one system that will take care of every possible problem with your water, so the type of system you install depends…
According to a study released by the Mayo Clinic earlier this year, nearly 70 percent of Americans take some sort of prescription drug. This is up from 48 percent just a few years ago in 2007-2008. As it turns out, the increased popularity of prescription drugs is having an effect on our nation’s water quality….
Imagine this scenario: You’re thirsty, so you go to the sink to fill up a glass of water. You casually raise the glass toward your face when all of a sudden… BAM! Your nose is struck with an unpleasant odor. Or even worse, maybe your tap water has always smelled strange and you didn’t know…
The use of pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise in America. According to the Mayo Clinic, the amount of Americans who take at least one prescription drug rose from 48 percent to 70 percent between 2007 and 2013 alone. One unexpected side effect of this increased usage of pharmaceutical drugs is that they are turning…
Chlorine is by far the most common disinfectant used by water treatment plants across the country to treat public water supplies. It has been used for many years, which would lead you to believe that it is safe to consume. But is it possible that adding a chemical to the water you drink doesn’t…
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…
Whenever you drink water that has a strange taste, it’s almost always because there’s something in the water that shouldn’t be there. One of the most common taste-related complaints that homeowners have about their water is that it gives off a metallic flavor. If this is a problem in your home, you’re likely wondering where…
Often times, the most we worry about bacteria is when we wash our hands after using the bathroom or handling something like raw meat. But did you know that we can also be exposed to bacteria when using tap water? Today we’re going to talk about some of the types of bacteria that can be…
