Path to improved wellness You should drink water every day. Most people have been told they should drink 6 to 8, 8-ounce glasses of water each day. That is a reasonable goal. However, different people need different amounts of water to stay hydrated. Most healthy people can stay well hydrated by drinking water and other…
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…
How Does E. coli Contaminate Drinking Water and How Can You Avoid It?
It seems like every day there is a town somewhere in the country that issues a boil-water alert due to E. coli contamination of tap water. A quick Google search shows that just this month, E. coli outbreaks were discovered in tap water on both coasts and in the Midwest. Exposure to E. coli can…
When it Comes Time for a Water Softener Replacement, Consider These 5 Questions
Is your water softener reaching the end of its operating life? If so, a replacement is on the horizon. Whether you were happy with your old system or you know you want to install something completely different, there are some things everyone should consider before every new installation. Today we’re going to help you through…
Unfiltered Tap water and Can Counteract the Benefits of Buying Organic Produce
As more information comes to light about the possible health effects of pesticides and other chemicals that are used while farming fruits and vegetables, more and more people are choosing to opt for organic produce. What many of these people don’t realize, however, is that if they do not filter their home’s tap water, they…
Why is My Tap Water Yellow?
There’s nothing quite as unpleasant as a glass of water that is anything but crystal clear. But when many homeowners in the Greater Philadelphia area turn on their taps, the water that comes out has a yellow tint. This leads to the obvious question, “Why is my tap water yellow?” Today we’re going to explain…
What is a Water Softener Bypass Valve and When Would You Want to Use It?
A water softener serves many different purposes, so there is rarely a time that you’d want to “turn it off.” But occasionally situations arise where your water softener is not necessary or you need to shut off your system. Since your water softener is attached to your home’s water supply, this might seem difficult to…
How Can Your Home’s Water Quality Affect Your Hair?
Have you ever taken a shower at a new place, such as a hotel or a friend’s house, and noticed that your hair feels differently afterwards than it does when you shower at home? As it turns out, there are some very common water contaminants that can negatively affect the look, feel and general healthiness…