Can COVID-19 Live in Water?
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought enormous uncertainty and suffering. We are all in this situation right now, but this continues to cause enormous stress for all of us. At times like these, we take our role as water experts especially seriously, because every day it seems like something new emerges about the coronavirus, raising new […]
Wildfires and Drinking Water
There is a partnership in between wildfires as well as alcohol consumption water. When wildfires melt in locations that function as the landmark for alcohol-consumption water the high quality of that alcohol-consumption water will certainly be impacted the following year plus probably much longer. Fire eliminates the greenery that holds dirt in position. After a […]
Soft water and health
For most people, there is very little correlation to soft water and health. Contrary to water filtration, water softeners do not improve the healthiness of water. However, there is no substantial evidence to prove soft water poses a serious health risk either. Water softeners Water softeners use ion exchange to turn hard water into soft […]
Do Brita Filters Remove Microplastics?
Several common contaminants found in drinking water are eliminated by Brita filters through the use of carbon-based filtration media. But can microplastics be filtered by Brita? The short answer is that while one of Brita’s filters is capable of removing microplastics, the company makes no claims regarding the efficacy of its other filters.We’ve covered everything […]
Does Softening Water Eliminate Minerals and Nutrients That are Good for the Body?
Though the internet is a great platform for researching any given topic, it is also a platform that constantly circulates myths and misconceptions. One such misconception is that softening water removes nutrients and minerals essential to the body. This is not true, and here are the reasons why: Water softening does not eliminate essential minerals […]
Does a water softener kill microorganisms?
Generally speaking, most bacteria and other microorganisms are harmful to people’s health. However, there exist some healthy bacteria out there that are beneficial to our health. For example, we use bacteria to make yogurt, and this bacterium helps maintain the body’s pH levels. Therefore, getting rid of every bacterium is not really a good idea. […]
What is TDS in Water & Why should it be Measured?
Water is considered a universal solvent due to its ability to dissolve and absorb molecules of various substances. The number of particles dissolved in a volume of water is called total dissolved solids (TDS). Total dissolved solids can be either organic or inorganic. Knowing your water’s TDS and total dissolved solids gives you a complete […]
Reverse Osmosis Facts You Need to Know
Filtration is when solid particles are removed from a liquid or gaseous fluid by passing through a filter medium. Water filtration removes or reduces the concentration of suspended particles, bacteria, parasites, algae, and chemical contaminants. However, water filters are different from water purifier as water purifier eliminates almost all harmful toxins. Important Facts About Reverse […]
Testing Hard Water
85 percent of the water available in the United States is considered “hard” water. In commercial facilities, hard water is harmful to equipment and the high mineral content can affect product quality or make areas difficult to sanitize. Fortunately, if you are concerned about these effects, a water hardness test is available to you. Here’s […]
Hidden Dangers of Microplastics on Human Health
In today’s modern world, the pervasive use of plastics has brought about an alarming consequence: microplastics. These tiny particles, measuring less than 5mm in diameter, are infiltrating every nook and cranny of our environment, including our bodies. While the detrimental impact of plastics on marine life is well-known, in fact it is being predicted that […]