If you have well water, it is important to be aware of a potential problem you may have in the fall. As leaves fall and spent foliage dries in the...
YOUR WELL WATER COULD BE AT RISK IN THE FALL
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Water Contamination
COMMON WATER PROBLEMS BY LOCATION
We hear all the time about local things, whether it is food preferences, sayings, or favorite pastimes. But water problems? Not so much. As it turns...
The Slippery Slope of Keeping Our Surfaces Safe in Winter
Who hasn’t been stuck behind a spreader and heard the pinging as the road salt hits your car? Or more recently, you can tell a storm is coming when...
WHAT IS LEAF LITTER DOING TO YOUR WELL WATER?
Leaf litter is the term used to describe the combination of leaves, twigs, and bark that accumulates on the ground in yards and wooded areas. As...
Potential Harmful Effects of Iron in Your Water
Iron is an essential mineral, but high levels in your drinking water should be removed. Iron in water has many negative effects, but here are the...
PFAS Now in Bottled Water, Too?
As tap water contaminated with so-called “forever chemicals” has affected thousands of residents in Pennsylvania and other states, many have turned...
Boil Water Alerts and Advisories – What They Are and How To Protect Yourself and Your Family
What is a Boil Water Advisory (BWA)? Boil Water Advisories are often issued by water municipalities when damage occurs to a water line or parts of...
Stormwater Runoff – The Impact It Has On Our Environment and What You Can Do About It
In urban and suburban areas, much of the land surface is covered by buildings and pavement, which do not allow rain and snowmelt to soak into the...
The PFOS/PFOA Water Contamination Crisis
The existence of Perfluorinated Chemicals and Perfluorooctanoic Acid in drinking water has increased at an alarming rate. Water contamination has...
WHAT IS RADON?
Radon is a radioactive gas that has no color, odor, or taste. It is found naturally in the soil in some places, and comes from the breakdown of...