Jan 19, 2016 | Water Quality & Contaminants
So many Americans rely on pharmaceuticals to stay healthy or to fight diseases, in fact a Mayo Clinic study stated that nearly seventy percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug. We are fortunate enough to live in a country where research and development...
Jan 13, 2016 | Water Quality & Contaminants
As a resident of California, you have probably already realized that there isn’t much the severe drought in recent years hasn’t affected. Clean drinking water is a necessity to human life, so when something occurs that affects the quality and quality of our water, it...
Sep 28, 2015 | Water Quality & Contaminants
Whoa – Teflon in drinking water? We have all heard of Teflon before, a tough synthetic resin used to coat nonstick utensils and to make seals and bearings. It is definitely not something we want to hear about being in our drinking water, but according to a recent...
Sep 1, 2015 | Water Quality & Contaminants
Most people know that water, safe drinking water that is, is a good choice for a beverage when you’re quenching your thirst. It can be a helpful tool in avoiding added sugar to your diet and maintaining a healthy body weight. There are numerous health benefits like...
Feb 25, 2015 | Water Quality & Contaminants
Chlorine has been used to disinfect water for consumption in the US since the early 1900’s, leading to the virtual elimination of waterborne diseases and improved public health. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it is extremely effective at...
Jan 26, 2015 | Water Quality & Contaminants
Without a home water filter, it can be really hard to determine if your drinking water contains contaminants. Although municipal water systems are regularly tested, this is not always fail-proof, and private wells are left to their own monitoring and treatment. Many...
