You come home from a long run or a day working in the yard thirsty beyond compare, so you walk to the faucet to grab a nice refreshing glass of water, only to find your tap water is cloudy and very unappetizing. No one wants to drink opaque water when they are incredibly thirsty. While … Read more
Your tap water is one of the most-used things in your house. Whether we drink it, shower in it, wash clothes with it, or brush our teeth with it, it’s an essential part of our lives. This fact makes it important to know if and when our water is contaminated. Modern water filters and water … Read more
Water is our primary source for survival and is also vitally essential to our health and wellbeing. While these are well known facts, what’s hidden in the water you drink every day isn’t necessarily obvious. Whether you utilize private well water or municipally provided tap water, your water may include contaminants that can significantly affect … Read more
When we think of water, we imagine clear, beautiful streams of crystal clear refreshment…not stinky eggs. So, it is a definite surprise when you fill a glass from the tap, tilt up to take a sip to get a big whiff of rotten eggs. But why does your water smell and taste like that, and … Read more
When you turn on your faucet to wash your hands or to take a shower, does it take a while for the soap to come off? Are there rings of sediment surrounding your tub? Hard water makes itself known in a few ways, whereas soft water prevents the issues hard water can cause. Knowing the … Read more
The water you use comes from the city’s piping system or ground water/well, depending on where you live. As it travels through the ground to your home, the water picks up certain minerals that are kept in the water that streams out of your faucet. The terms “hard water” and “soft water” may sound familiar … Read more