by Sam Schmidt | Sep 9, 2022 | Drinking Water
Did you know that 75% of Americans are dehydrated? And that number grows if you live in hotter climates! The obvious answer to this is to drink water. But most people complain about the taste and safety of regular water. Many people are unaware of the...
by Sam Schmidt | Sep 2, 2022 | Drinking Water, Water Quality
Did you know that people who drink water that is heavy in contaminants put themselves at risk of developing gastrointestinal illnesses and tend to have issues with their nervous systems? Even though it’s possible to survive without food for many days,...
by Sam Schmidt | Aug 26, 2022 | Drinking Water, Water Quality
You turn on the tap, expecting a refreshing drink of water, but what comes out might not be as safe as you think. Tap water can contain all sorts of contaminants, from lead and arsenic to parasites and bacteria. In fact, tap water is often purported as safe to drink....
by Sam Schmidt | Jul 26, 2022 | Drinking Water, Health, Water Quality
Many municipalities add chlorine to their water to kill viruses and bacteria that could make us sick if we ingested them. People started adding chlorine to water in the 1800s, when they realized it had disinfectant properties. During that time, when water was left...
by Sam Schmidt | Jul 23, 2022 | Drinking Water, Water Quality
There may be more than 250 different harmful chemicals in your drinking water. Here are just a handful of chemicals with their possible sources and potential health problems. Lead Possible source – Home, well and city water pipes. The older the pipes the bigger the...
by Sam Schmidt | Jul 21, 2022 | Drinking Water, Health
There are many ways you can become dehydrated. Illness and blood loss are extreme examples, but the most common cause of dehydration is the failure to replace the water lost by our bodies. We lose water through sweat, urination, and even breathing. Exercise quickly...
