What’s Really in My Water? A Closer Look at What Comes Out of the Tap You turn on the faucet, fill a glass, and take a sip, something most of us do without a second thought. After all, if water is coming out of your tap, it must be safe… right? The truth is more complicated. Municipal … [Read more...]
The Fountain of Youth in Your Fridge
The Fountain of Youth in Your Fridge For centuries, people have searched for the “fountain of youth”, a mythical source said to restore vitality, preserve beauty, and slow the visible signs of aging. From ancient legends to modern skincare trends, the desire to age well has never faded. While no … [Read more...]
Chlorine in Drinking Water
Chlorine in Drinking Water: What It Is and How It Works Chlorine is a chemical element used widely in water treatment to disinfect public water supplies. Its primary public-health role is to inactivate or kill bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that can cause serious illnesses such as typhoid … [Read more...]
Pesticides in Drinking Water: What is the risk?
Pesticides in Drinking Water: What is the risk? When most people hear “pesticides,” they think about farms, lawns, or produce. But pesticides can also show up in the water sources that communities and private wells rely on. Pesticide contamination is a real, documented pathway that’s worth … [Read more...]
Hosting This Holiday Season with Distilled Water
Hosting This Holiday Season with Distilled Water The holiday season brings gatherings, meals, traveling guests, special recipes, and a lot of preparation around the home. While décor, gift-giving, and food planning take center stage, one quiet detail often gets overlooked: your water. When you’re … [Read more...]
The Risk of Contaminants in Your Water
The Risk of Contaminants in Your Water Why Water Quality Deserves More Attention Most people assume their tap water is safe because it has been treated, filtered, or regulated. While public water systems follow federal guidelines, the quality of water at the tap can vary widely depending on … [Read more...]
Reverse Osmosis vs Distilled Water
Reverse Osmosis vs Distilled Water When it comes to clean drinking water, two methods rise to the top of the list: reverse osmosis (RO) and distillation. Both remove impurities, but they work in different ways and can produce different results. Understanding these differences can help you decide … [Read more...]
Answering Your Questions About Distilled Water
What You Want to Know About Distilled Water: Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions What Is Distilled Water? Distillation works by replicating nature’s own purification method—the hydrologic cycle of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation—but in a carefully controlled environment. In this … [Read more...]
Volatile Organic Compounds in Water: Changing Your Filter Matters
What are Volatile Organic Compounds? VOCs, while often naturally occurring, can pose health and environmental risks if not properly managed. VOCs are organic chemicals that easily vaporize at room temperature. Common types of VOCs in water include: 1. Pesticides and herbicides – agricultural … [Read more...]
Tap Water Quality: Why It Varies Daily
There are many reasons why tap water quality might vary, even on an hourly basis. Source water fluctuations, treatment plant adjustments, changes in distribution systems, aging household plumbing, and even the time of day and use patterns can all affect water quality. Source Water … [Read more...]
The Cost of Distilled Water in 2025
While buying jugs of distilled water from the store may seem convenient at first, the cost of distilled water quickly adds up, and not just in your wallet. If you're considering switching to distilled water for drinking, cooking, or other household uses, cost is likely one of your top concerns. … [Read more...]
Radon in Groundwater
What is Radon? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms when uranium, thorium, or radium breaks down in soil, rock, and water. It is colorless, tasteless, and odorless, making it virtually undetectable without specialized testing. Although radon is present in the outdoor air at low … [Read more...]
