A foul odor from water is fairly common. If you notice a rotten egg smell every time you open a faucet, and are asking what causes it, the answer isn’t too complicated. We’re going to be discussing how water gets to smell like rotten eggs and what you should do to eliminate the problem. The […]
Does Boiling the Water Make it Safe to Drink?
Most of us are aware that boiling water kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites, collectively known as pathogens. Anyone who has participated in survival exercises, or the boy scouts, knows that we should boil water from streams, natural wells, and lakes before drinking it. The question still remains: does boiling water make it safe to drink? […]
Distilled Vs Reverse Osmosis Water – What You Need to Know
In our quest to find the best, cost-effective way to ensure the water we drink is pure and healthy, many water filtration methods have come into question. A common query is that of Distilled vs Reverse osmosis water. If you’re considering a home water filtration system, it’s a good idea to explore all your options. Knowing […]
What are Iron Water Filters and When to use Them
Most water filtration is straightforward: if you have a contaminant, you have one or two choices for treatment. However, iron is more complex. There are three types of iron contamination, and each type requires a different treatment strategy. Different methods work better for different contaminates, and they often require water with a specific pH. How […]
What are the Different Stages of Reverse Osmosis Filtration?
Reverse osmosis (RO) is generally considered as the best for home, business, and commercial water filtration. If you’ve been shopping around for a home water filtration system, you would have come across numerous manufacturers claiming that their RO water filter is better than all the others. You will be bombarded with information about all the […]
6 Best Whole House Iron Filters for Well Water Contaminants
While iron isn’t dangerous, it can change the color, smell and taste of your water while leaving stains on clothes and around faucets. There are several forms of iron that can show up in well water, and even more ways to deal with it. Which solution is right for you? We’ve rounded up some of […]
What is Backwashing in Water Filtration?
There are a ton of choices for filtering municipal and well water, including UV, sediment, activated carbon, catalytic carbon, ion exchange, air injection and more. Where do backwashing filters fit into all this? They aren’t a different way to treat water. Instead, they have a cleaning system that extends the life of the filter media. […]
How Blockchain is Revolutionizing Water Treatment
Anyone who knows about blockchain immediately thinks about Bitcoin. It is the technology that links computers to provide the computing power that makes cryptocurrencies safe and efficient. The idea of using blockchain technology for other applications has been suggested for a while. Now it is being implemented to help control and manage water treatment. Why […]
What are Nitrates and How to Remove them from Well Water
Nitrates are a common pollutant in ground water, yet they’re also important for our bodies’ biological functions. How can they be dangerous, when they’re found in vegetables and used in heart medications? How do nitrates get into your well water? Why do you need to conduct frequent tests for this contaminate? What steps do you […]
pH Vs Alkalinity – How Does it Work?
There is a growing interest in the pH of our bodies in relation to the food we eat and the water we drink. If you’ve been researching an alkaline diet or alkaline water, you will see terms like pH, acidity, and alkalinity used frequently.A question asked by a lot of people is that of the […]
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