How Does Lead Get Into Your Drinking Water?
Your water may leave the treatment plant without lead—but that doesn’t necessarily mean lead can’t enter it before it reaches your glass. When most people think about contaminants in drinking…
Your water may leave the treatment plant without lead—but that doesn’t necessarily mean lead can’t enter it before it reaches your glass. When most people think about contaminants in drinking…
What Are PFAS and How Do They Affect Us? If you’ve been hearing more about PFAS in the news, you’re not alone. These chemicals have become a growing concern across…
Whole House or Under the Sink Filtration System: Which Do You Need? When it comes to improving your water quality, one of the most common questions homeowners and businesses ask…
Recent storms and heavy rainfall across many areas have raised concerns about water quality for homeowners. Whether your home relies on municipal water or a private well, storms can introduce…
Get your home holiday-ready The holidays are just around the corner, which means family gatherings, festive meals, and cozy nights at home. Whether you are hosting a crowd or simply…
Homeowners relying on well water often ask an important question: Is well water typically hard or soft? The simple answer is: well water is always hard. Several factors influence the…
As the back-to-school season begins, families are busy preparing with new backpacks, notebooks, and schedules. But one of the most important school supplies often goes unnoticed: clean drinking water. Hydration…
The recently published 2025 Annual Water Quality Report from the City of Santa Barbara confirms the city’s ongoing commitment to providing safe drinking water that meets all state and federal…
Reverse osmosis is one of the most effective forms of water filtration. It works by pushing water through a microscopically small filter material. This semi-permeable membrane has a pore size…
You may not recognize the name PFAS, short for poly and perfluoroalkyl substances, but you likely have come into contact with it regularly, maybe multiple times a day. You might…
Just moved into a home with a private well? Or considering buying a property with an existing well? The below might be of interest to you. What Is Well Water?…
We’ve finally learned our lesson. Drinking more water is a smart and healthy decision! But, you still have a lot of choices when it comes to what kind of water you drink. Bottled? Distilled? Natural spring water? Tap water?
What’s in your drinking water? Whether you’re wondering if your water is safe or just what that weird smell is, a new tool is now available that could help.
Chlorines health effects have been debated for decades. However, most experts now agree that there are some significant health risks related to chlorinated water as well as the chlorinated by-products.
Trihalomethanes (THMs), byproducts from chlorination, appear to increase significantly in the bloodstream after showering, says a study by researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Public Health.
Dingy gray clothing? Dandruff, psoriasis, rash or itchy skin? Dishes that never get clean?