Archive for the “Drinking Water” Category
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How Much Water Should I Drink Every Day?
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Do You Need an Iron Water Filter?
Read MoreIron (Fe) can drive homeowners crazy with its ability to make its way into a water supply, affecting everything from the metallic taste of food and drink to stains on clothing and fixtures. Here are the four types of iron found in water supplies, and what you can do about it. Red ferric iron is […]
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Drinking Water
Why Does My Tap Water Taste Like This?
Read MoreThe subject of water taste can be, well…subjective. After all, each individual has his or her specific palate for sensing flavors. But there are certain instances when water undeniably has a certain unpleasant flavor. The question is — is this ok, or is this something you should worry about? Let’s take a look at […]
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Drinking Water
Sulfur in your Water (Rotten Egg Smell) – What You Can Do
Read MoreThe most common way to diagnose a contamination of sulfur or hydrogen sulfate in your home is the smell. To that end, there are simple steps you can take to eliminate this from your faucets. Determine the Source Your first order of business is to find the source — in your drain, or in your […]
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Drinking Water
Total Dissolved Solids: Six Major Contamination Sources
Read MoreTotal Dissolved Solids (TDS) is the combination of any cations (positively charged) and anions (negatively charged) in your water. Having a test for TDS can tell you the amount, but will not identify the nature of these ionic relationships. Total dissolved solids can come from a number of sources, and the location of your home, […]