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…
How Can Tap Water Develop a Smell?
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…
Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water: Where Do They Come From and What are their Effects?
According to a study released by the Mayo Clinic earlier this year, nearly 70 percent of Americans take some sort of prescription drug. This is up from 48 percent just a few years ago in 2007-2008. As it turns out, the increased popularity of prescription drugs is having an effect on our nation’s water quality….
Why Do Some Water Systems Use Pre-Filters?
When you install a new water treatment system in your home, you may actually be installing more filters than you think. That’s because some of the best water filtration systems on the market, including many of the products made by Hague, come with pre-filters that do some filtering of your home’s water before it reaches…
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….
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…
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…
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…