Creating a safe and healthy home environment is essential for any family. Having a home where everyone can relax, feel secure, and be comfortable should be the top priority of any household. With proper precautions taken to ensure the safety of your family, you can rest easy knowing that your loved ones are in good…
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…
Recent years have seen a lot of significant headlines around water contamination in America, from Flint and Benton Harbor to Camp Lejeune. As a result, there is a lot of debate about local water safety and where residents can find the best tap water in the United States. But what defines tap water as good?…
While it’s easy to make the assumption that natural water sources provide safe drinking water, many naturally-occurring bodies of water can actually be dangerous to drink from. Some, like seawater and other natural saltwater sources, are widely known to be undrinkable, but freshwater sources, such as river and lake water, aren’t always avoided. Does this…
It’s no secret that the world is running out of fresh water. According to the United Nations, more than 1 billion people currently live in areas where water is scarce. And by 2025, that number is expected to increase to 1.8 billion. One possible solution to this problem is desalination: the process of removing salt…
When the sun comes out and the temperature soars, it’s time to enjoy some summer fun. And it’s no surprise that many people flock to the pool, the beach, or even run through the sprinklers in search of a little refreshment. But a splash-tastic good time isn’t limited to the pool. There’s so much more…