Of all of the different smells that tap water can develop, the rotten egg smell is probably the worst. It is a strong and offensive odor that would make anyone weary of consuming the water that gives it off. Although this is a relatively common problem with tap water, it’s also something that can fixed….
Sources of Water Contamination: How Contaminants are introduced as Water Travels to Your Home
Tap water has to travel quite a distance in order to get from its source to your home. By the time water comes out of your faucets, it has been taken from a water supply, disinfected and sent through a winding network of pipes, and contaminants could have been introduced at any point in the…
Does Your Tap Water Taste Metallic? Find Out Why and How to Fix the Problem!
Whenever you drink water that has a strange taste, it’s almost always because there’s something in the water that shouldn’t be there. One of the most common taste-related complaints that homeowners have about their water is that it gives off a metallic flavor. If this is a problem in your home, you’re likely wondering where…
How Does Copper Get into Tap Water and How Can You Remove It?
Many of the most common tap water contaminants come from source water supplies (lakes, rivers, etc.) or are introduced into the water as it is treated and delivered to your home. Either way, these types of contaminants are already present by the time the water gets to your house. There is another category of contaminants,…
Does Your Home’s Tap Water Irritate Your Eyes? Here’s Why and What You Can Do About It!
The contaminants in your tap water can affect your body in a number of different ways. Not only can poor water quality affect your health when you drink your home’s tap water, but it can also affect your body when you shower, wash your hands and perform any other daily task that involves water. One…
Pharmaceutical Drugs in Drinking Water and Their Possible Health Effects
The use of pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise in America. According to the Mayo Clinic, the amount of Americans who take at least one prescription drug rose from 48 percent to 70 percent between 2007 and 2013 alone. One unexpected side effect of this increased usage of pharmaceutical drugs is that they are turning…
What Are the Effects of Chemicals in Our Tap Water?
As more and more chemicals are used within the United States, the risk of those chemicals contaminating our water supplies continues to rise. These chemicals can have some serious consequences when it comes to quality of the water in your home. Today we’re going to talk about the effects of chemicals in our tap water…