What Bacteria Can Be Found in Drinking Water?
FEBRUARY 2, 2021Most people assume that public water is always bacteria-free. After all, public water systems are designed to deliver water that is safe to drink and to use for daily tasks like bathing and brushing your teeth. However, bacteria and other contaminants can sometimes contaminate households with public water. When this happens, residents with public water will likely receive a boil water advisory to alert them that the water is...
What Are the Effects of Iron in Water?
AUGUST 12, 2020If you live in an area like eastern Pennsylvania with many iron deposits in the surrounding limestone and dolomite, chances are you may have high concentrations of iron in your...
Top 10 Ways Water Benefits the Body
JUNE 2, 2020Water makes up a large percentage of human body composition — it accounts for about 75% of a newborn’s body weight and drops to around 55% percent in older adults. Blood plasma,...
The Best Water for Your Aquarium
MAY 21, 2020A home aquarium provides hours of fun and relaxation — and health benefits too. Studies have shown that people who spend even ten minutes watching fish in tanks exhibit lower heart rates...
What to Know About Owning a Well
MAY 7, 2020If you’re buying a house with a well and have never owned one before, you may be wondering how well water is different from public water and whether it can...
What Size Water Softener Do I Need?
MARCH 3, 2020If you are experiencing spotted dish ware or if your appliances are wearing out more quickly than they should, there’s a chance your water is hard. Hard water can be...
All About Drinking Water Filters
FEBRUARY 4, 2020Drinking lots of water to stay healthy and hydrated is essential — but what if your home’s drinking water smells bad or has a weird taste? Or what if you’re...