How Much Water Should You Really Drink? "You should drink eight glasses of water a day." Most of us have heard this advice so often that it feels like a hard rule. But when you start digging into hydration science, it becomes clear that the answer isn't quite that simple. Water needs vary from … [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...]
Preparing Your Home for Cold Weather: Seasonal Uses for Distilled Water
Preparing Your Home for Cold Weather: Seasonal Uses for Distilled Water Introduction: Why Pure Water Matters During Cold Weather As temperatures drop, many households begin to turn on heaters, humidifiers, and seasonal appliances that play a vital role in indoor comfort. While most people think … [Read more...]
Spring Water vs. Purified Water: What’s the Difference?
Water is the foundation of life, but not all water is the same. If you’ve ever stood in the bottled water aisle wondering whether to grab spring water or purified water, you’re not alone. Some people love the fresh, mineral-rich taste of spring water, while others prefer the … [Read more...]
What is the pH of Distilled Water?
What Is the pH of Distilled Water? Distilled water is known for its neutrality. It typically has a pH level of 7, making it neither acidic nor alkaline. A pH of 7 is considered neutral on the pH scale, which ranges from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most alkaline). This neutrality means that distilled … [Read more...]
Why You Should Take Control of Your Drinking Water
Why You Should Take Control of Your Drinking Water Have you ever wondered what is in your tap water? Have you been told there is a boil alert in your area? Are you concerned about farm runoff, viruses, or bacteria in your water? Have you recently read articles about people getting sick in different … [Read more...]
Drinking Distilled Water for Heart Health
Drinking more water is good for your heart, according to researchers. Many people are dehydrated and don't realize it. Study after study indicates that being well hydrated is vital to maintain one's health, from helping internal organs work optimally to improving one's skin. Did you know that the … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Use Pure Distilled Water for Thanksgiving
If you are getting excited for Thanksgiving and have been dreaming of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, there’s one more item to add to the list, pure distilled water. Water is an essential part of many recipes, so why add extra ingredients like lead, arsenic, nitrates, micro-plastics, or … [Read more...]
Healthy Drinking Water
Drinking water is in. It’s a HUGE social trend! Hydro Homies with their memes, VSCO girls with their hydroflasks, and even dedicated Twitter accounts and Apps will remind you to stay hydrated and drink water. Health gurus, YouTubers, coworkers, family, and friends all ask if you’re drinking enough … [Read more...]
Potential Threat to Drinking Water Supply!
This weekend it was reported from Kosovo, which lies between Serbia and Albania, that the authorities cut off the water supply in the capital Pristina after five people were arrested on terrorism charges. They were “acting suspiciously” near the reservoir which supplies water to half of … [Read more...]
The Economics of Water Shortage
When there are water shortages, conservation means seeing lawns dry out and plants die. But there’s another side this problem as many residents of California are discovering. There are fixed costs in operating a water treatment plant. In normal times this cost is offset by revenues from consumer … [Read more...]
Be Prepared
When I was a young boy I was a member of the Boy Scouts. This is a wonderful organization which taught young boys so many basic skills. The Boy Scouts had a motto: “Be Prepared”. These two words have so much meaning across life when you think about it. Apply these to your life and instill … [Read more...]
