There are many ways to cut weight, but one of the few that is scientifically proven is to drink more water. Why? Water not only has a number of health benefits on its own, but also can supplement the two most important ways of losing weight and maintaining your healthy lifestyle — diet and exercise. […]
The subject of water taste can be, well…subjective. After all, each individual has his or her specific palate for sensing flavors. But there are certain instances when water undeniably has a certain unpleasant flavor. The question is — is this ok, or is this something you should worry about? Let’s take a look at some […]
When should you winterize your water softener? If you live in a colder climate such as , or have a home in a warmer climate you venture to over the holidays and through the winter, you may take steps to protect your pipes from freezing. So why wouldn’t you protect your water conditioning equipment as […]
would like to help conserve water this holiday season. Here are some water saving tips that are sure to help!
Copper is one metal that acid water can dissolve into your water system. While copper pipes are used in household plumbing, and it is in fact necessary for your diet, it can be poisonous. Infants and Wilson’s Disease Risks The body has a natural way of regulating copper. However, children under one year old do […]
The most common way to diagnose a contamination of sulfur or hydrogen sulfate in your home is the smell. To that end, there are simple steps you can take to eliminate this from your faucets. Determine the Source Your first order of business is to find the source — in your drain, or in your […]
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) is the combination of any cations (positively charged) and anions (negatively charged) in your water. Having a test for TDS can tell you the amount, but will not identify the nature of these ionic relationships. Total dissolved solids can come from a number of sources, and the location of your home, […]
Think of chlorine water treatment as a giant disinfectant tablet on a massive scale – because that’s basically what it is. Adding chlorine to a drinking water source has been popular for more than a century, and it continues to be the most cost-effective, dependable method of water disinfection today. Though this is true, many […]
With the amount of news available to us today, seemingly endless amount of information broadcasted to us about water quality issues in different places around the world, and here locally in the Delmarva area, it’s difficult to understand what exactly you might need to do about your hard water problems. Needs can vary from […]
According to the CDC, July and August are the most popular months for babies. It’s no coincidence September is Baby Safety Month! If you are lucky enough to have a precious little new inhabitant of your house, you want to make sure they are properly nourished. But what about the effects of hard water on […]