Every season has a natural ebb and flow with new growth and decay, but some environmental impacts can upset that balance. Fertilizer runoff and other sources of nitrates work to speed up the spread of blue-green algae in our waterways. That’s greatly impacts the local wildlife, as well as our drinking water quality. Fortunately, there […]

Looking to buy a home is an exciting time, but you don’t want to get misled. The listing details for water quality can be tricky. Even if the sellers say that the home has a water filtration system, water softener, or other unit installed, you shouldn’t assume it’s working as it should. Without regular maintenance, […]

Want to hydrate the right way? It’s not as simple as chugging 8 glasses of water a day. According to Ayurvedic traditions, the manner in which you drink water—from your posture, to the water temperature—can affect how your mind and body respond. Around the world, water is a symbol of purity, life, and rejuvenation. And […]

Water can leave stains when it has high concentrations of certain minerals. So, depending on what’s in your water, you’ll probably see different colors. The white or green scale buildup on faucets and showerheads tends to come from  dissolved calcium and magnesium. The rust stains around your sinks and toilets are caused by iron in […]