When you install a water softener in your home, you are changing the way that water flows through your pipes. Instead of flowing directly to your taps, your water will first go through your water softener’s tank soon after it enters your home. Some homeowners wonder whether or not this disruption in the flow of…
How Can a Water Sediment Filter Improve Water Quality and Protect your Treatment Systems?
A large majority of the contaminants that affect your home’s water quality are tiny and invisible to the human eye. Sediment, however, is one type of contaminant that is large enough to not only affect your health, but also clog up and damage your plumbing appliances. Today we’re going to talk about where sediment comes…
Why is Good Water Quality Especially Important for Elderly People?
If you have any elderly people in your life, you likely know that good health is a top priority for them. As people get older, their bodies become more fragile and it is extremely important to avoid anything that could lead to a serious illness. One health concern that is often overlooked when it comes…
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…