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…
Pharmaceutical Drugs in Drinking Water and Their Possible Health Effects
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…
What You Should Know About Your Water Softener’s Resin Bed
Water softeners are filled with thousands of tiny beads that do the work of softening your tap water. It is on these beads that the ion exchange process takes place and hardness minerals are removed from your water. All of these beads together form a water softener’s resin bed, which is a component that can…
Does Your Tap Water Taste Metallic? Find Out Why and How to Fix the Problem!
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…
Is Bacteria Lurking in Your Tap Water? Important Info for Homeowners in the Carolinas
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…
Where Does Tap Water Get Its Distinct Taste?
Water is supposed to be a flavorless drink. So when homeowners in North and South Carolina notice that their tap water has a distinct taste, they can become confused and concerned. We here at North Carolina Water Consultants want to help you understand why your water tastes the way it does, so today we’re going…
Is a Whole House Water Filtration System Right for Me? 4 Situations When the Answer is “Yes!”
There are many different ways that you can filter the water in your home. Your options range from rudimentary solutions like a water pitcher filter to highly advanced solutions like a whole house filtration system. If you’ve never had an advanced filtration system installed in your home, you might be wondering, “Is a whole house…
Why is My Tap Water Yellow?
There’s nothing quite as unpleasant as a glass of water that is anything but crystal clear. But when many homeowners in the Carolinas turn on their taps, the water that comes out has a yellow tint. This leads to the obvious question, “Why is my tap water yellow?” Today we’re going to explain why your…
What Does High Quality Drinking Water Look Like and How Can You Get It In Your North or South Carolina Home?
Drinking a lot of water seems to be the answer to many common ailments, and it’s also the advice that many people hear when they are looking for ways to live a healthier lifestyle. But if your home has poor water quality, it can be hard to drink enough water and you could actually end…