The EPA mandates municipalities test for certain contaminants in the water supplied to the public. There are strict levels which must be adhered to for protection. But now there are new contaminates that have not been previously detected. Some of the new concerns...
As we get older, our skin begins to become dry. The water we drink and bathe in can help prevent the drying process. Drinking purified water helps to detoxify skin and reduce the effects of pollutants and exposure to sunlight. But it is not just what we drink, the...
Hard water contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium. About 85% of the water in the United States is considered hard water. Conversely, soft water has little or no calcium or magnesium. Soft water is either naturally occurring or can be converted using water...
Hardness in water is a measurement of dissolved rock such as Calcium and Magnesium. The water in South Florida is considered by the Water Quality Association to be from hard to extremely hard. A recent study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology...
We assume that the bottled water we buy is better than the tap water we get for virtually free. Is it? We know that the bottled water industry has exploded over the last couple of decades, with over $100 billion spent worldwide last year. In a recent article by the...
We all look for high efficiency in every product we purchase. Whether it is a washing machine or a light bulb, we equate efficiency with long term savings. Do you know if you have an efficient water softener, and how efficient is it? A recent article in the Water...
