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Time to Replace Your Water Filter? Look Out for Counterfeits!
- 21 hours ago
You may not think twice about the brand of the water filter you buy, but...
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Tips for Seasonal Pool Owners
- 3 days ago
The process of preparing backyard swimming pools and spas for the summer can be daunting...
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Why Is Finding a Water Filter So Complicated? We’ve Got the Answers!
- 4 weeks ago
“What is the best filter for getting rid of everything in my water?” “How do...
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What is Reverse Osmosis?
- 1 month ago
Reverse osmosis (RO) refers to the process of reducing contaminants in water by reversing the...
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Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water
- 1 month ago
Many public water utilities disinfect their water with chlorine, ozone or other processes to help...
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Pesticides in Drinking Water
- 1 month ago
Pesticides are widely used to help control insects as well as to prevent the growth...
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Arsenic in Drinking Water
- 1 month ago
Arsenic is an element that is commonly found in soil and rock in many parts...
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Bacteria, Cysts and Pink Slime in Drinking Water
- 1 month ago
Although bacteria are more commonly found in untreated water supplies such as private wells, they...
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Treatment Options for Iron and Manganese
- 1 month ago
Iron and manganese occur naturally in ground water in many areas of the world. If...
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Total Dissolved Solids in Drinking Water
- 1 month ago
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is a measurement of all solids dissolved in drinking water, and...
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Treating Hard Water
- 1 month ago
If you have white buildup on the end of your faucets or scale forming on...
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Nitrate in Drinking Water
- 1 month ago
Nitrates are a naturally occurring chemical that can be found in both public and private...
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Chlorine and Chloramines in Drinking Water
- 1 month ago
To protect drinking water from bacteria and viruses, public water suppliers usually disinfect the water...
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Spring Into Cleaning With These Important Tips About Reading Labels
- 2 months ago
A product label can provide important information about product safety, product effectiveness and how and...
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Reliable and Scientific Tips for Cleaning With Vinegar
- 2 months ago
Vinegar is frequently recommended as a household cleanser, and can be effective on some stains...
