Water Quality & Home Filtration Resource Center

Drinking a glass of water after waking up is one of the simplest ways to start your morning. After several hours of sleep without fluids, water can help replenish what your body has lost through breathing, perspiration, and normal overnight processes. Morning water is not a miracle treatment, and it does not need to be consumed according to a complicated schedule. However, making water part of your morning routine may help you maintain consistent hydration, feel more alert, support normal digestion, and reduce your reliance on sugary beverages. Below, we explore ten practical benefits of drinking water in the morning,...

Chlorine in Drinking Water: Why It Is Used and How to Improve Taste and Odor Chlorine is one of the most widely used disinfectants in public drinking water treatment. Municipal water systems use chlorine to help maintain water quality as treated water travels through pipes to homes and businesses.  While chlorination plays an important role in public water treatment, many people notice a chlorine-like taste or smell in tap water. Some households also want to better understand chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts such as trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids. This guide explains why chlorine is used, what levels are regulated, why...

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in soil, rocks, groundwater, and some foods. It is also added to many public water supplies in the United States to support dental health. At the same time, fluoride in drinking water remains a topic of public discussion. Some households want to understand how much fluoride is in their water, where it comes from, and what options are available if they prefer to reduce it. This guide explains what fluoride is, why it is used in public water systems, how to check fluoride levels in your water, and which filtration methods are commonly...

Emerging contaminants have now turned into a trendy and large research platform. The substantial number of emerging contaminants represents a test for regulatory agencies. This group of pollutants is ideally named "contaminants of emerging concern."   An established point of view is given on advancing the issues encompassing emerging contaminants and how environmental researchers have handled this issue.   This started with worldwide lead contamination from the Romans two centuries back, proceeded to arsenic-based and DDT issues, and recently, to pharmaceuticals, nanoparticles, personal care products, fire retardants, etc. Contaminants of emerging concern will remain a moving focus as new chemical compounds are...

Since the discovery that ionizing radiation can produce ill effects in the body, various international and national groups begin to study the existence of radiation in the water. Also, they have studied how the human population is exposed to it. Furthermore, they have estimated the biological effects of such exposure.

Luckily, there is an abundant source of information on the biological hazards of ionizing radiation. For example, the Subcommittee on the Radioactivity in the Drinking Water has heavily relied on the data of the abstracts of the groups. They have summarized it accordingly per sections.

In other cases, it is possible to have the published and unpublished data into an assessment of the radioactivity effects in the water of the people in the United States.

As such in this article, it will discuss the presence of the radiological contaminants in the water. Also, it aims to explain ways on how to remove it effectively to make the drinking water safe from contamination.

Chromium-6 in Drinking Water: What It Is, Health Concerns, and Reduction Options Chromium-6, also called hexavalent chromium, is a form of chromium that has received attention because it can be found in some drinking water sources. It may occur naturally in certain rocks and groundwater, and it can also be associated with industrial activity. Because chromium-6 has no obvious taste, smell, or color in water, the only reliable way to know whether it is present is through water testing or a local water quality report. This guide explains what chromium-6 is, where it may come from, why it is monitored,...

Water-related problems have existed for the longest time now, and since it’s a fact that everyone knows. Developments and methods were made with hopes to stop these troubles from causing harm.

The importance of treatment comes down to the truth that water is not only used for chores, but we also consume it and let it stay on our body. 

There are many sources that supply water, natural or the water reserves; the sad truth, however, is regardless where our water comes from, its cleanliness and safeness is questionable.

The crystal clear river that you think is safe from chemicals may have dissolved organic matters with it, and even the ones from treatment plants may acquire contaminants as it flows towards your homes. 

Water as a natural matter had some unworried about contaminants; they share the belief that as long as they’re hydrated; it’s enough. What they failed to see is how dangerous some contaminants are, the harm of these contaminants may range from little effect or to long-term harm. 

With the many methods and technologies developed, Reverse Osmosis Water Filter seems to be one of the most popular, but what really is it? 

Chlorine and chloramine are commonly used by public water systems to disinfect drinking water. They help control harmful microbes as water travels from the treatment plant through pipes and into homes. For many households, the concern is not whether disinfection is useful. It is. The concern is taste, odor, disinfection byproducts, and whether they want to reduce chlorine or chloramine before drinking the water. This guide explains what chlorine and chloramine are, why water utilities use them, how they differ, and which filtration methods can help reduce them from everyday drinking water. Why Is Chlorine Used in Drinking Water? Chlorine...

Trace amounts of hormones, pharmaceuticals, and other contaminants of emerging concern have been detected in some rivers, groundwater sources, wastewater effluent, and treated drinking water. These findings often raise an understandable question: can estrogen from medications, human waste, agriculture, or industrial activity enter household drinking water? The answer is that natural and synthetic hormones can reach water sources, usually at extremely low concentrations. Their presence is an important environmental issue, particularly because hormone-like compounds can affect fish and other aquatic organisms. However, evidence of ecological effects does not automatically mean that typical drinking-water exposure causes the same effects in humans....

Manganese is a type of metal that is commonly found in the well water around the world. The good news is, there are various water treatment options that can enable the water to become safe for drinking.

It occurs naturally in the soil. It is washed into the drinking water from the rain plus the surface water that seeps into the ground. With the various technologies available today, you don’t have to live your life drinking a contaminated water.

Indeed, the manganese in the water can be a nuisance. It produces a metallic aftertaste on the water, it stains the clothes, it clogs the valve and produces a crusty sheen on the surface of the water. As such, many people would opt to treat their water with higher levels of manganese. 

THMs are a group of chemicals which are formed in the water along with other disinfection by-products. The chemicals included are the chloroform, dibromochloromethane, bromodichloromethane, and bromoform. It is formed when chlorine plus other disinfectants people used in the water will react naturally with the inorganic and organic matter in the water.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) has created the Stage 1 Disinfectant and Disinfection By-products Rule that aims to regulate the THMs at a maximum average level of 80 parts per billion each year.

Some of the main health concern of THM exposure in drinking water is having an injury to the kidneys, liver, increased risk of the bladder, and malfunction of the central nervous system.

Thus, in this article, we will discuss the ways on how can we minimize THMs in the drinking water. Also, we will tackle the standards and initiatives set forth by the authorities in making the drinking water safe for consumption. 

Are you concerned about lead in your drinking water? Lead is one of the most important contaminants for homeowners to understand because it can enter tap water through older plumbing, service lines, solder, faucets, and fixtures. The EPA sets the maximum contaminant level goal for lead in drinking water at zero. This is because lead can be harmful even at low exposure levels and can accumulate in the body over time. In many cases, water may leave the treatment plant within required standards, but lead can enter the water later as it moves through older pipes or household plumbing. This...

Low concentrations of different pharmaceutical drugs are advancing into our water systems and soil through improper disposal, such as flushing and human excretion. Whenever people take antibiotics or different medications, they frequently go through the urine unchanged, dynamic, and state. This drug-containing urine, at that point, enters wastewater treatment facilities where it isn't filtered through because of an absence of screening and the important equipment required to remove the drugs. Excrement containing pharmaceutical drugs ultimately ends up in the environment, which is concerning because the environmental effects of this procedure are not yet being revealed and are, thus, broadly unknown. ...

However, according to researchers, having plenty of plastics around can cause serious health problems. In addition, the chemical bisphenol A, which is commonly found in the products we use, is something to be cautious of.

In this article, we will discuss what is BPA and what are its effects in the body. We will also introduce the tips on how to minimize the impact of BPA in our health. 

Glyphosate is a chemical that can be found in the weed killer which is popular around the world. It was discovered in the 1950s and the Monsanto company has patented it. They have included it in the 'RoundUp' product and since then, many people have been using it in their plants.

One strategy of the company to market glyphosate is through the introduction of the Genetically Modified (GM) plants to resist the exposure to glyphosate. 

With this in mind, the majority of the products available in the market nowadays have glyphosate on it. According to reports, it can have an adverse effect on the body with continued exposure. 

This article aims to explain what glyphosate is and why it is used. Also, this will tackle the advantages and disadvantages of glyphosate. Finally, it will also discuss how do the authorities see the glyphosate in the market.  

Green tea, native to China and India, has been consumed worldwide since ancient times for its health benefits. Eastern cultures have also consumed this beverage because of its apparent health benefits.  Aside from being a widely consumed beverage, it has also attracted scientific research for its potential positive effects on the body, especially on the immune system, helping protect against oxidative stress that can harm cells and counteract immune system issues.  In addition to health advantages, green tea has impressive effects on skin and hair. Green tea is believed to be exceptionally helpful for the human body.       ...

Deionized water, often called DI water, is water that has had most of its electrically charged mineral ions removed. These ions can include calcium, magnesium, sodium, chloride, sulfate, iron, and other dissolved salts. Deionized water is widely used in laboratories, manufacturing, electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive applications, and other settings where minerals could interfere with products or processes. However, deionized water is not the same as distilled water, reverse-osmosis water, or ordinary filtered drinking water. It is also not automatically free from every contaminant simply because its mineral ions have been removed. This guide explains how deionization works, where DI water is...

Today, many people are saying no to the use of bottled water and switching to alternative modes instead. With the information available on both print and online resources, people are getting educated about the side effects of plastic bottles in the environment. Furthermore, they are enlightened with the water quality of these products.

Many people are making the move to demand the improvement of the water quality in their communities, especially the tap water. They wish to switch to the use of tap water and save money than buy plastic bottles instead.

This article aims to know the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996 and also discuss the water condition in America. Also, this will tackle how to find, read, and understand the information included in the water quality report. 

Energy and sports drinks are popular among students, professionals, and athletes today. Although these two drinks quench the thirst of the people, however, they are different.

According to reports, the worldwide consumption of energy and sports drinks have increased rapidly over the decade. This has been linked to fast-paced world we currently lived plus the demands at home and at work that each citizen needs to address immediately.

It seems that 24 hours is not enough and people result in energy and sports drink to boost themselves for the bulk work ahead of them. However, excessive use of energy and sports drink can have potential health risks as well. Let’s find out more in this article.

The harvest of rainwater for domestic purposes has started a long time ago. People stores rainwater so they can use something to quench their thirst, clean their body, and feed their animals especially during dry season.

Due to population growth, global warming, and climate change, water has become scarce in many countries around the world. The supply of clean water has depleted thus an alternative method is harvesting rainwater.

Thus, in this article, we will discuss the history of harvesting rainwater, its benefits, and ways to harvest rainwater. In the last part, we will also tackle the four methods on how to filter rainwater to make it safe for drinking.