Unfortunately, many communities across the country are plagued with dirty and unsafe drinking water. One such pollutant that affects communities across North America is MTBE. The presence of MTBE in drinking water can be potentially harmful. Fortunately, testing and filtration can be done to make sure you are getting the cleanest, safest water in your
PCBs, or Polychlorinated Biphenyls, are chemicals that were developed and used in machinery and industrial production. They were also commonly used as additives in coolants as well as electrical insulators and components of various electronics from refrigerators to TVs. In the later part of the 1970s, scientists began to understand the potentially damaging effects of
VOCs, Volatile Organic Compounds, are chemicals commonly found throughout our daily lives. From paints and stains to cleaning products and objects found in and around our homes like carpeting and plastics, they can be problematic not only because of their pervasiveness, but also because prolonged exposure can cause a variety of adverse reactions.
According to the Environmental Defense Fund, over 6 million homes in America have lead service lines. This means the pipes used to run water into homes and businesses from the water main in the street are made of lead. This is important for several reasons; most notably the impact lead service lines can have on
Buying bottled water at the store can present an almost overwhelming amount of options. With labels like deionized, purified, distilled, and others, you won’t be alone in feeling a little lost over what the right choice is for you. It helps to know what these labels mean, and how they can impact the taste and
You bought the Brita, the Pur, or the generic brand water filter pitcher because your water doesn’t taste quite like you’d like. Generally speaking, this over the counter solution might work when it comes to improving water taste, however, they can provide a false sense of security regarding some common water contaminants found in drinking
What’s the difference between deionized water and distilled water? Drinking water can be a complicated topic – from filtration and treatment to bottled water and pitcher filters, it can be hard to know what kind of water is the right choice for you, and your home. Things can get even more complicated when you consider
Water pollution in Los Angeles is widely discussed. The area is home to multiple sources of urban runoff, acid rain, and can also have water quality issues with wildfire fallout. In 2016, a federal judge approved a $4 million settlement with Los Angeles County. In it was provisions to clean the Los Angeles and San
Water is one of the building blocks of a healthy life, and the benefits of drinking lemon water extend beyond the physical – contributing to our mental health in addition to keeping our bodies running efficiently and effectively. Since we know how important it is to hydrate, why not double down on
Water is the cornerstone to a healthy lifestyle. The advantages are many and there are no side affects, so when so much else in the personal health care realm can seem murky, it’s something that almost all health experts and physicians agree on — drink your water! That said, the answers to how
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