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How Do Water Filters Work?

We can all agree that clean water should be perfectly healthy, but sadly, in the United States, that’s not always the case. Depending on which statistic you look at, up to half of the country could be drinking water with high levels of total dissolved solids or forever chemicals. It might not kill us, but […]

What Is a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter?

The word “osmosis” may well take you back to those biology lessons of your youth. Osmosis is essentially the diffusion of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one. Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water purification process that uses a similar, but man-made membrane to remove dissolved […]

How to Remove Fluoride from Water

Fluoride is most commonly known as an ingredient in toothpaste, but it is also present in our drinking water. The compound is purposefully added to public water systems to improve oral health, but not without raising concerns. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral with benefits and risks. If you’re concerned about the chemical levels coming […]

Do Water Filters Remove Fluoride?

Fluoride is one of those odd things we’ve all heard about. Yet, if we’re honest, perhaps we don’t know much about it. For starters, is it good or bad? It seems to be in all the toothpaste, but we’ve seen a steady stream of negativity around fluoride over the last few years. We know it’s […]

Why Does My Water Smell Like Sewage?

Few things are as nauseating as taking a sip of water only to sense something unpleasant. Commonly described as smelling like sewage, a smelly tap could indicate unsafe drinking water or plumbing issues. It’s understandable to think the tap’s the culprit when the smell only appears after you turn on the faucet, but it could […]

Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs?

Few smells set the stomach wobbling quite like the smell of rotten eggs. It sticks in your nostrils, it lingers, and makes you gag. Actual rotten eggs are bad enough. But what about when you turn the tap, expecting a torrent of healthy H2O, but get that unmistakable stench instead? Suddenly, you’re sniffing your glass […]

Does Tap Water Have Chlorine?

When we think of chlorinated water, we usually think of swimming pools. However, chlorine is also found in our tap water. We probably wouldn’t drink from the pool, so why is it okay from our tap? In fact, chlorination plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our drinking water. We’re here to explain […]

How Long Does a Water Filter Last?

A water filter is your first and strongest line of defense to keep your drinking water clean and fresh, but a single unit won’t last forever. Changing it at the appropriate time keeps everything clean while ensuring maximum lifespan and managing costs. But how do you know when it’s time for a replacement? Each type […]

10 Benefits of Drinking Water

It may come as no surprise that drinking water isn’t just a boring thing your doctor tells you to do; in reality, drinking water to stay properly hydrated has a huge range of health benefits. Water is essential for all life forms, from animals to plants to humans, and it’s crucial to understand why staying […]

Why Does My Water Taste Like Metal?

If your tap water tastes like metal, you’re not alone. Many homeowners notice this unpleasant flavor, especially first thing in the morning or after water sits in the pipes for several hours. That metallic tang often comes from iron, copper, or even lead in aging plumbing systems, but it can also result from chemical reactions […]