Do you sometimes feel that no matter what you do for your skin—cleanse regularly, exfoliate, moisturize, etc.—your skin simply doesn’t look its best? This could be for a reason that might have never occurred to you before: hard water. It turns out that over 85% of American households have hard water in their homes….
Why We Need to Drink More Water
At North Carolina Water Consultants, we stress the importance of clean water. One of the reasons being because drinking water correlates with your health. Considering roughly 65% of our bodies are made up of water it makes sense the importance of water is key for our survival. But how exactly does water affect you? What…
The PFOS/PFOA Water Contamination Crisis
The existence of Perfluorinated Chemicals and Perfluorooctanoic Acid in drinking water has increased at an alarming rate. Water contamination has turned into a critical issue that can’t be overlooked any more. What are PFOS/PFOA’s? The existence of Perfluorinated Chemicals and Perfluorooctanoic Acid in drinking water has increased in an alarming rate. The origin…
The History of a Chlorinated Water Supply and Should You Be Drinking It?
Every day, millions of people drink chlorinated tap water. Chlorine is used by the public and private water suppliers to keep our water clean by disinfecting it and killing germs. And it does a marvelous job at eliminating most pathogens from the water we drink. But the use of this powerful chemical has a downside….
The Holiday Weekend Is Here: The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Path to improved wellness You should drink water every day. Most people have been told they should drink 6 to 8, 8-ounce glasses of water each day. That is a reasonable goal. However, different people need different amounts of water to stay hydrated. Most healthy people can stay well hydrated by drinking water and other…
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…
How Do Acid Neutralizers Eliminate Problems Associated with Acidic Tap Water?
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…
Bottled Water Vs. Tap Water: What’s the Difference In Quality and Taste?
The quality of tap water is a growing concern among many Americans, and with good reason. But is purchasing bottled water instead of filling up from the tap actually a healthier alternative? Today we’re going to take a look at bottled water vs. tap water and what the best source is for healthy, clean and…
Types of Water Filtration Systems Available to Homeowners in North and South Carolina
After you’ve decided that you want to improve your home’s water quality, one of the first questions you’ll have is, “What type of water filtration system should I install?” There are many different types of filtration systems out there, so it’s important to be familiar with your options so you can make an informed decision….