Which States Have the Best Tap Water in the US

Which States Have the Best Tap Water in the US If you have water coming into your home that is supplied by a local water facility, then chances are it’s clear and is not too bad as far as quality is concerned.  This is largely due to regulations that have been put in place by … Read more

Which Countries Have the Best Tap Water in The World?

Which Countries Have the Best Tap Water in The World? Are you a person that travels a lot for business or pleasure?  If you are, then have you ever wondered how safe the drinking water is in the countries that you visit. It’s fairly simple for water treatment plants in most countries to get water … Read more

Best Water Charities Helping The Global Water Crisis

Best Water Charities Helping The Global Water Crisis We all need access to clean and safe water. No matter if it’s for bathing, cooking, or drinking, water plays a critical role in all of our lives. Few think about how we need clean and safe water to grow food, hydrate livestock, and operate machinery. Nearly … Read more

Guide to Choosing a Home Tap Water Filter

Guide to Choosing a Home Tap Water Filter So you need a water filter for your home or apartment and are trying to decide which device is best for you. You’ve come to the right place. After all, water is a universal solvent that can contain lots of impurities and if you don’t have an … Read more

Common Water Contaminants & How Water Becomes Contaminated

Common Water Contaminants Guide Table of Contents1 Microbiological Contaminants2 Inorganic Chemicals & Byproducts of Corrosion3 Radiological Contaminants4 Unregulated Contaminants5 Conclusion Microbiological Contaminants Microbes are found everywhere including in and on our bodies. All living species need microbes to survive and they play a vital role in the health of the planet. That being said, there … Read more

Guide to National Primary & Secondary Drinking Water Regulations

Guide to National Primary & Secondary Drinking Water Regulations The United States EPA (environmental protection agency) has made a lot of progress in improving drinking water quality and enforcing standards that local facilities and businesses have to adhere to. These standards are based on research that shows the possible adverse health effects from large amounts … Read more

History of Water Treatment

History of Water Treatment What History Shows us About Water Treatment What we can tell by looking at a brief history of water treatment and technology is that the current water sanitation conditions in the developed world are much better than they were 100’s of years ago when they weren’t aware of microbial contamination and … Read more

Water Treatment Product Performance Claims & Certification

Water Treatment Product Performance Claims & Certification Table of Contents1 What’s The Purpose of Product Certification2 Does a Product Absolutely Need Certification to be Reliable?3 Drinking Water Treatment Unit Standards (DWTU) 4 Contaminants Addressed by Certification Standards5 How Does The Independent Testing Agency Certify?6 What Are Companies Able to Claim?7 Concluding Thoughts What’s The Purpose of … Read more