It’s no secret that hard water in your taps can be a terrible nuisance; we bet you’ve heard friends or neighbors blame the hard water in the local area for metallic-tasting water or limescale on their faucets and fixtures. Hard water problems are widespread and impact most households. More importantly, there are plenty 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 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…
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 uranium found naturally in the ground. As this element breaks down, radon gas forms and can easily seep into the air in homes, offices, schools, and any other…
The Benefits of Good Water Quality
Water and Health Are Linked Water and health are linked. According to the CDC, the top causes of disease outbreaks related to drinking water are Giardia intestinalis, hepatitis A, norovirus, and Shigella. Bad as that sounds, it’s far from a complete list. There are also health risks related to water contaminated with organic and…
Arsenic in Drinking Water: How it gets there and what to do about it
Of the many different contaminants that can be found in our drinking water, arsenic is one that has been getting some of the most attention over the past few years. This colorless and odorless element has been linked to a number of serious health effects, and tens of millions of people in the United States…
Where Does the Rotten Egg Smell in Well Water Come From?
One common complaint about well water in the Greater Philadelphia area is that it gives off a rotten egg smell. Understandably, this can raise questions and concerns from homeowners regarding the quality of their water. Today we’re going to talk about where the rotten egg smell in well water comes from and the impacts it…
Reverse Osmosis vs. Carbon Filtration: Which One is Right for Your Home?
There are many different technologies available to remove contaminants from water, but two of the best-known and most effective are reverse osmosis and carbon filtration. Each one of these filtration types has a particular set of skills, and the one that would be best for your home depends on what’s in your water. Today we’re…
How Does Hard Water Build Up in Pipes and What Problems Does It Create?
One of the worst things about having hard water in your home is that it can wreak havoc on your plumbing system. That includes not only your water heater and plumbing fixtures, but your pipes as well. Today we’re going to talk about how hard water builds up in your pipes and the effects that…