According to the CDC, "The number of young people who had a food or digestive allergy increased 18 percent between 1997 and 2007." This is a dramatic rise that has continued in the years following this report. A recent study suggests that one of the possible explanations for the increase in food allergies is a…
Can a Water Softener Remove Iron from the Tap Water in your North or South Carolina Home?
Water softeners serve a specific purpose: they remove hardness minerals from your tap water. But as it turns out, the ion exchange process that's used by water softeners can also remove traces of a few other types of water contaminants, including iron. Today we're going to talk about whether or not a water softener alone…
How Do Shower Water Contaminants Affect Our Health and Our Homes?
Did you know that some water contaminants are more dangerous to our health when we breathe them in than they are when we drink them? This makes water quality an important issue not just for our drinking water, but also for the water that we use for showering. Today we’re going to talk about why…
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…
What Can Make Tap Water Corrosive and How Can You Fix the Problem?
Did you know that the quality of your home’s tap water can directly affect the lifespan of your home’s pipes and plumbing appliances? There are a number of different water quality issues that can cause all sorts of problems inside if your home’s pipes, leading to both clogging and water leaks. One such quality issue…
5 Great Benefits of Having Filtered Water in your North or South Carolina Home
When North and South Carolina homeowners install water filtration systems in their homes, they are often surprised to experience a number of unexpected benefits. The truth is that water filters can have a positive impact on everything from your health to your plumbing system and even your food! To prove our point, today we want…
If You Suffer From Dermatitis, Your Water Quality Might Be To Blame
If you or someone you know suffers from dermatitis, it can sometimes be difficult to uncover the cause. Although there are many possible things to blame, one possibility that often gets overlooked is your home’s water quality. Today we’re going to talk about how your home’s tap water might cause or worsen dermatitis and what…