Bottled water companies like to spread the message that bottled water is a safer alternative to municipal tap water. But is that really the case? According to recent studies, there are thousands of chemicals that are found in bottled water, and many of them can lead to serious health effects. Today we’re going to talk…
Why is Good Water Quality Especially Important for Elderly People?
If you have any elderly people in your life, you likely know that good health is a top priority for them. As people get older, their bodies become more fragile and it is extremely important to avoid anything that could lead to a serious illness. One health concern that is often overlooked when it comes…
How is Water Quality Monitored?
When homeowners begin to learn about the issues that plague our nation’s tap water, one of the first questions that they have is, “How is water quality monitored?” Today we’re going to talk about the limitations of how water quality is monitored in North and South Carolina and the best alternative for testing the water…
Is There a Connection Between Tap Water Quality and Autism?
For the past few decades, the amount of children who have been diagnosed with autism has risen dramatically. Between 2000 and 2010 alone, the prevalence of the developmental disorder rose from 1 in every 150 children to 1 in every 68 children. According to some scientists, one of the contributing factors to this increase is…
What are the Effects of Chlorine in our Drinking Water?
Chlorine has been used as a disinfectant by water treatment plants for a long time, but there has been a growing concern in recent years about the consequences of consuming the chemical and its byproducts. Today we’re going to talk about the health effects of chlorine in our drinking water and what you can do…
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…
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…
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…
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…