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 autumn months, a blanket of organic debris accumulates and covers the ground. This not only means extra chores for you to do, it can also…
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 out, water problems do tend to change based on the particular region of the US. When you think in terms of geography, it only makes sense that coastline areas…
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 you see the tell tale lines on the roads left from the brining trucks. These certainly help to keep our roads more safely traversed during a…
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 Autumn settles in, plants, shrubs, and trees begin to shed leaves, substantially increasing volume of this organic matter. The accumulation of leaf litter can have a significant impact on…
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 most common ones: Effects on Your Health – While a low level of iron isn’t harmful in and of itself, iron in drinking water is classified as…
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 to bottled water as a safer substitute. But the discovery of PFAS in jugs of spring water being sold in New England has sparked concern about contamination in bottled water, too. The tainted bottled…
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 the main water distribution system. These alerts are also issued for a loss in water pressure, allowing bacteria to backwash into the water pipes. Minerals and viruses like E….
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 ground. Instead, most developed areas rely on storm drains to carry large amounts of runoff from roofs and paved areas to nearby waterways. The stormwater runoff carries pollutants such as oil, dirt, chemicals, and lawn…
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 turned into a critical issue that can’t be overlooked any more. What are PFOS/PFOA’s? The existence of Perfluorinated Chemicals and Perfluorooctanoic Acid in drinking water has increased in an alarming rate. The origin…