City water treatment facilities are an engineering marvel, and absolutely vital to the health and well-being of urban communities. The rivers, lakes, and groundwater that provide our water for drinking, hygiene, and more have varying degrees of contamination in the form of dirt or other natural impurities, bacteria, and parasites. Water must be treated to…
ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF YOUR HOME’S WATER?
In recent years, people have become increasingly concerned about a variety of environmental threats to health and safety. At the top of the list for many is the potential for contaminants in the air and in the water supply. Fortunately, nearly all developed areas have water treatment processes in place to assure an ample supply…
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…