The Dangers of Lead in Drinking Water
Dating back to the ancient Romans, lead was the metal of choice to make water pipes because it was rigid yet malleable, making it easy to work with and bend. This remained the standard for…
The Top 8 Contaminants in American Drinking Water
Even though the United States has one of the safest drinking water supplies in the world, every year, approximately 7.2 million Americans get sick from waterborne diseases. Human senses cannot always detect the organic and…
Is It Safe to Drink Water with Chlorine?
Before the 1900s, rivers, lakes, and streams were the proverbial dumping grounds for sewage and waste. The growth of cities and awareness in the transmission of diseases like typhoid, cholera, and yellow fever, led to…
How Fertilizer Runoff Leaches into Your Water Supply
Before modern agriculture, farmers relied on natural fertilizers that didn’t harm the land or environment. Some of these practices included fish, manure, and ground bones. Then along came the modern way of doing things, which…
How to Soften Aquarium Water Safely
Having soft water in your home is beneficial in many ways. The lack of chemicals and minerals in soft water gives you clean, pure, better-tasting water, keeps your pipes and appliances running efficiently, and gives…
Is a Home Water Filtration System Really Worth It?
Considering that the average adult human body comprises about 60% water, it should be no surprise that water is critical for our bodies to function properly. Knowing this, wouldn’t you want to make sure you…