We’re so used to turning on a faucet and getting water that it can be easy to forget that our tap water originally comes from a real water supply somewhere out in the world. And as it turns out, the conditions of that water supply at any given time of the year can affect the…
Can Drinking Unfiltered Tap Water Increase a Child’s Risk of Developing Food Allergies?
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…
Water Softener Salt: Does the Added Salt In Softened Water Pose Any Health Risks?
Installing a water softener is a great way to protect your plumbing system, eliminate limescale, and maximize the effectiveness of soaps and detergents, just to name a few of the great benefits. But because water softeners use salt in the softening process, there has been some misinformation passed around recently about whether or not it’s…
Point of Use vs. Point of Entry Water Filters: Which is Right for Your Carolina Home?
When you are buying a new water treatment system from a dealer like NC Water Consultants, one decision you’ll have to make is whether you want a point of use or point of entry system. Each type of system serves a different purpose, and there are a few different things you’ll have to consider when…
5 Common Water Softener Myths Busted
It's a well-known fact that water softeners have many great benefits. They protect your plumbing system from damage, improve your water heater's efficiency, eliminate limescale, help improve your skin and more. Unfortunately, there are a few unsubstantiated rumors about water softeners that can misinform homeowners about the value of installing softeners in their homes. Today…
Ready for a Water Softener Replacement? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions Before Installing a New Unit
Is your water softener reaching the end of its life? If so, it’s time to start thinking about replacing it with a brand new system. And unlike people who are installing a water softener for the first time in their Carolina home, you have some unique insight into what you should look for in a…
How to Deal With Lead in Your Home’s Drinking Water
Although we now know that lead exposure can be detrimental to our health, there was a time that the health effects of lead were less known and the metal was used in many of our public and residential water systems. Because many of those systems are still used today, lead exposure in drinking water continues…
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…
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…