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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Total Dissolved Solids in Water?
Some of the most damaging tap water contaminants are too small for the naked eye to see. In order to get a general idea of your water quality, these tiny contaminants are often grouped into a measurement known as total dissolved solids. Today we’re going to talk about what total dissolved solids are and the…
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 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…
How Our Nation’s Aging Water Infrastructure Affects Water Quality in your Home
One of the biggest threats to the quality of our drinking water here in the Carolinas is our nation’s aging water infrastructure. Today we’re going to talk about the problems our country’s water infrastructure faces and what it means for the quality of the water in your home! Why we have an aging water infrastructure…