We often overlook the need for water testing in our homes, but it’s an essential part of protecting your family from potential health hazards. Water that is not properly tested could contain nasty surprises like chemical contaminants and bacteria, leading to a variety of illnesses or other health problems. Fortunately, there are places where you…
Water pollution is a major problem in Florida, and Gainesville is no exception. With an increase in population and industry, water contamination has become a growing concern for the city’s inhabitants. Hard water, soft water, chemical runoff from manufacturing plants — all of these issues can have serious implications on public health and safety. In…
Most of us take the water that comes from the taps in our homes for granted. For people connected to municipal water supplies, it’s often easier to just assume that the city takes care of any relevant contamination. While, by law, public water supplies are treated to remove many harmful contaminants, the water you actually…
Water is one of the most important parts of our daily lives, but most of us don’t know much about what may be lurking inside. Do the elements we unknowingly drink and put on our bodies each day matter? Actually, they do. Trace minerals are found in virtually all water found on Earth, and are…
Florida isn’t quite like any other state in the US, and its water issues can be equally unique. From Florida’s changing sea levels to the drinking water emerging from your taps, we’re looking at a few of the top Florida water FAQs that you’ve been wondering about. 1. Is Water in Florida Hard or…
Oceans might surround the Sunshine State, but thanks to multiple water issues, we’re running low on safe drinking water. Florida’s divine beaches and captivating wildlife can feel like heaven on Earth, but Floridians are in desperate need of a reality check. It’s easy to take water for granted when it appears at the simple turn…