Archive for the “Drinking Water” Category

Learn the common causes of mercury pollution, how to tell if you have mercury in your water, and what you can do about it.

You may often see the term “TDS” in terms of water contaminants and filter labels that claim to remove them. But what exactly are they? How do they affect you? And how can you deal with them? Dissolved solids are defined as anything dissolved in water, including metals, salts and minerals. TDS can include inorganic […]

“Drink more water” – it’s a recommendation we hear often, from a variety of different sources, and with good reason. Water is a key component for our general health, and getting enough of it throughout busy days can be a challenge. This is partly the reason detox waters, or fruit-infused waters, have grown in popularity. […]

Roughly 43 million Americans rely on well water for their homes and businesses, and yet many of us take our water — and its source — for granted. Well water and municipal (city) water differ in a few key ways, and it’s important to learn the basics of wells, and well water in the . […]

It goes without saying that water is an important part of our lives. Having a safe drinking water supply is important to your well being. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets regulations and standards for monitoring and treating drinking water through the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) […]