Archive for the “Drinking Water” Category
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A Pharmacy In Your Pittsburgh Tap Water?
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Chromium-6 Water Contamination in Pittsburgh: Causes, Effects, and Staying Safe
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Is Mercury in Pittsburgh Water an Issue?
Learn the common causes of mercury pollution, how to tell if you have mercury in your water, and what you can do about it.
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What Exactly Are Total Dissolved Solids(TDS)…and When Should You Worry About Them?
You may often see the term “TDS” in terms of water contaminants and filter labels that claim to remove them. But what exactly are they? How do they affect you? And how can you deal with them? Dissolved solids are defined as anything dissolved in water, including metals, salts and minerals. TDS can include inorganic […]
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Is Chlorine In Your Pittsburgh Area Water A Problem?
According to a study published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Environmental Health, “drinking water disinfected by chlorine while pregnant may increase the risk of having children with heart problems, cleft palate or major brain defects.”
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Everything You Need To Know About Well Water
Roughly 43 million Americans rely on well water for their homes and businesses, and yet many of us take our water — and its source — for granted. Well water and municipal (city) water differ in a few key ways, and it’s important to learn the basics of wells, and well water in the . […]
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The Best Drinking Water for Pets, And How to Get It
Almost 70% of American households have at least one pet, however, their hydration probably isn’t something we spend much time thinking about. Just like humans, our furry companions are made up mostly of water, and are highly dependent on it for optimal health. The bottom line is, if you’re concerned about the water you’re putting […]
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What Is Reverse Osmosis?
It’s Nature’s Way… What is reverse osmosis? Regular osmosis is a naturally occurring phenomenon that happens when the molecules of any solvent go through semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated solution. This is nature’s way of achieving balance, in this instance, of concentrations. Osmosis happens every day – around you […]
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Sulfur in your Water (Rotten Egg Smell) – What You Can Do
The most common way to diagnose a contamination of sulfur or hydrogen sulfate in your home is the smell. To that end, there are simple steps you can take to eliminate this from your faucets. Determine the Source Your first order of business is to find the source — in your drain, or in your […]