You’re probably wondering if you need a water filter or reverse osmosis system for your home. A water filter is a household appliance that removes solid impurities from water. Reverse osmosis is a more advanced filtration system that removes solids and dissolved minerals, and organic compounds. Both have pros and cons, but which one is […]
If you’ve ever mixed eggs with a cake mix and water and detected a rotten odor, it may not be the eggs that are rotten. It could be your water. Does your water smell like rotten eggs, and can this affect your health? Here’s what causes smelly water and how to get rid of it, […]
Winter is when the temperature and your immune system drop. The harsh cold strips the moisture from your skin as quickly as it strips leaves from the trees. Most people associate winter with a myriad of health concerns. Many people get colds or a constant runny nose in the winter. You may be one of […]
Autumn is a beautiful time of year. The air becomes crisp and clear. The leaves change colors to red, orange, and brilliant yellow-gold. There’s nothing more signature to autumn than trees, lawns, and streets completely covered in falling leaves. However, these leaves do have an interesting impact on the local ecosystem that is not necessarily […]
They say a rising tide floats all ships. Unfortunately, a rising flood floats all crud. Floods are dangerous natural disasters that often occur hand-in-hand with torrential rains and seasonal storms. Floods can happen when hurricanes sweep the landscape or during an unusually fast snowmelt. Unfortunately, flooding isn’t like a clean bath, it picks up everything […]
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think much about what’s in a glass of tap water. You can’t tell by looking at it, but a clean glass of water could be contaminated with E. Coli. Here’s what you need to know about the danger of E. Coli in your drinking water, along with […]
If you have ever experienced soft water when you are used to hard water, you will notice it has a slippery or almost slimy feel. It is a surreal experience, but one that has been shared by many. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the water. You eventually get used to the feeling – a […]
The fact that we get clean potable water every time we turn on the faucet is not something we think about until something goes wrong. That is what happened to Northern New Jersey residents. They recently received letters notifying them that there are higher levels of PFOS in their water. Undoubtedly, many residents started to […]
If you reside in the Northern NJ region, chances are, you have come across the term PFAS or PFOS at least once in recent months. You’re probably among the many homeowners who received letters informing them about the high levels of PFOS in water in NJ. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals […]
Water has always been a precious commodity. Without it, there may be no life at all. That’s why you must check the quality of the water you consume. Part of this is checking the levels of chlorine in water in your home. The highest quality water is healthy for drinking and other uses. Chlorine is […]
