Is your tap water as safe as it appears? Many hard-to-detect contaminants can infiltrate your water supply. One of the most concerning is radon, an invisible, colorless, and odorless gas that can have serious health effects. But don’t worry! There are a few simple steps you can take to reduce radon in your water. Here’s…
With all the tasks filling up your daily, weekly, and monthly to-do lists, monitoring the water quality in your home is probably pretty far down in your priorities. As long as it’s running clear and coming out at the right temperature, you might assume that everything is fine. But even if your tap water comes…
It’s one of those perfect summer days. The sun is shining bright and high overhead. A few small puffy clouds float by while a few birds chirp from the trees, watching the children below play hide-and-seek in the neighborhood. One of the kids runs past a garden hose and thinks of how refreshing a quick…
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…
Drinkable water is becoming more and more unsafe for consumption. Approximately 2 billion people in the world live in countries with high water scarcity. The causes of this strain are many: population growth, pollution, and climate change. As the world’s freshwater resources dwindle, scientists are looking for alternative ways to provide the world with clean…
The list of contaminants that live in our water is ever-growing. We seem to learn about a new chemical, toxin, pollutant, or contaminant every day. Because our water’s safety is a top priority for many Americans, we turn to water filtration systems to protect us and provide us with clean, great-tasting water that’s contaminant-free and…