Category: POU (Point of Use) Water Filtration

One of the most common questions we're asked as water treatment professionals is, "Is my water safe to drink?" The answer usually depends on your definition of 'safe' and the specific situations regarding your environment and location. If you are asking if the water is potable, meaning it meets all Federal standards for drinking water in the United States, then yes, it probably is safe to drink. However, with more than 2.1 billion people lacking safe drinking water in the world, it's essential to be aware of the common issues you can face in your home and how you can ensure you're drinking safe water.

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Investing in a water filtration system is an excellent way to reduce the cost of your household water supply cost while also ensuring that you have access to clean and safe water. However, if your system is leaking, it can negatively impact both the function of your filtration unit and the...

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A camping trip with your family is a great way to spend quality time together. However, you may worry about the cleanliness of the water at campsites or in RV parks due to the recent headlines that demonstrate how common contaminated water is in the United States. In this article, we'll cover some of the most common issues you might find with water at your campground and some simple ways to ensure you're always drinking clean water.

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Over 15 million U.S. households rely on private, household wells for drinking water. The well water we use to bathe, cook, and drink typically comes from sources such as reservoirs, lakes, rivers, or streams. The problem with these outdoor water sources is that there is no protection against dangerous pollutants infiltrating the water, such as dirt, iron, sulfur, lead, algae, etc.. Even if you are using city water regulated by EPA, your water supply is usually treated with chlorine, chloramines and fluoride...

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Did you know that a recently published report found more than 22 carcinogens in tap water? This included by-products of radionuclides like radium and uranium, water disinfectants, and arsenic! So how exactly do you find out if the water is safe in your home? While it may take a bit of money, effort, and time, it's worth doing to know the condition of your water.  

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Having access to clean water to drink and cook with is crucial for your health and well-being, but what are your options when you rent your home? You might not be able to control what type of water you have access to, but you can control what type of water you put in your body. 

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How important is the quality of your ingredients to the success of your small business? How much time and consideration do you put into choosing the types of coffee you serve at your coffee shop? How many iterations does your microbrewery go through to perfect the taste of your beer? Isn’t it imperative that the core ingredient to any recipe, the water you are using, be the purest, freshest ingredient you have?

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If you drink municipal city water your tap water is regulated by EPA standards and local city ordinances, however, many reports, including analysis from the Environmental Working Group, consider these standards much too lenient. If you drink well water, you likely already know that you are responsible for testing and treating your water.

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Clean and safe water is a necessity, but repeatedly buying bottles of water from the grocery store is expensive and bad for the environment too. Even bottles that are tossed in the recycling bin are still contributing to plastic waste and pollution. Investing in a reverse osmosis system is...

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Taking a shower is such a calming, refreshing experience. Nothing beats the peace that a shower brings at the end of a hot, stressful day. Unfortunately this experience can be ruined by hard water and water with too many contaminants. Not only will your shower get clogged from time to time,...

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