Many people now a days use a cheap water purification device in their home if for nothing more than to get rid of the chlorine that comes out of their drinking and shower water taps. Although our local water treatment facilities do a fair job with a complicated process that involves many procedures; do we [...]

Chemicals in tap water?  If you drink tap water that has not been run through a “point-of-use” or home purifier the answer is: YES. So then what health risks do you face?  The answers to those questions and more are included here. The Chemicals in Tap Water Chlorine, used for disinfection, is bad for the [...]

The World Health Organization says, “There does not appear to be any convincing evidence that water hardness causes adverse health effects in humans.” Some studies have shown a weak inverse relationship between water hardness and cardiovascular disease in men, up to a level of 170 mg calcium carbonate per liter of water. Other studies have [...]

1) After you use water, it’s gone forever. After water is used, it’s actually recycled over, and over, and over again. Water is very resilient and responds well to treatments. Buy using water from contaminated streams, lakes, and wells it is a completely different story. To keep our drinking water safe, it must receive regular [...]

Perhaps you’ve just learned that you’re pregnant, or maybe the little bundle has already arrived and your thoughts have turned to home safety. While cribs and car seats traditionally get most of the attention, many parents are now beginning to look at other environmental health risks that may impact their baby. Home water quality is [...]