Summer Fun Can Lead to Dehydration Faster Than You Think
Its Summer in KY, when you’re at the pool or at the beach, dehydration can happen faster than you think. What are the warning signs and what are the real dangers of dehydration?
What Is the Culligan Home Soap Test? A Simple Way to Check Your Water Quality
The soap test is a visual comparison that shows how well soap lathers in your water. Hard water contains minerals like calcium and magnesium that interfere with soap, preventing it from forming a rich lather.
The Culligan Tea Test
The Culligan Tea Test is a simple yet powerful demonstration used by Culligan to show how water quality directly affects what you drink. In this test, tea is brewed side-by-side using regular tap water and Culligan-treated water, allowing you to see and taste the difference. Tea made with untreated water often appears darker or cloudy,…
Are there Pharmaceuticals in our Drinking Water?
Drugs in the Water Recent events have led to a growing concern regarding trace pharmaceutical compounds found in drinking supplies across the United States. While pharmaceuticals have been detected in amounts far below the levels considered harmful to humans and there is no evidence demonstrating these pharmaceuticals pose a significant health risk to humans. Yet, we understand many consumers…
Beauty Tip: Soft Water Could be the Solution for Your Hair and Skin Challenges
How can hard water affect your hair? Hard water, which contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium, can have noticeable effects on both your hair and skin. “If you’ve ever washed your hands and noticed a film on them afterward, this is the result of hard water. Imagine what its doing to your…
How Safe is your Home’s Municipal Water?
City water may be treated, but some municipal water supplies still require in-home water treatment. Although city water (water from a municipal water system) is usually treated before it reaches your home, most city water is still hard and contains some level of contaminants. Municipal water treatment plants are required to provide water that meets…
What is Reverse Osmosis and How Does it Work?
What is Reverse Osmosis? Reverse osmosis (RO) is an advanced water treatment process that purifies water by forcing it through a semi-permeable membrane designed to remove contaminants at a microscopic level. As water is pushed through this membrane under pressure, only pure water molecules are allowed to pass through, while dissolved solids, heavy metals, chemicals,…
How Water Quality Affects Your Skin, Hair, and Overall Well-Being
And How Can Culligan Whole-Solutions Help? When we think about health and wellness, we often focus on diet, exercise, and skincare routines. But there’s one crucial factor that often gets overlooked: water quality. The water coming out of your taps doesn’t just affect what you drink—it touches your skin, hair, and body every single day.…
Tax Breaks for Energy-efficient Water Treatment to End on December 31, 2025
Several tax breaks and incentives are available at both federal and state levels to encourage investments in energy-efficient water treatment and conservation. Federal tax incentives State and local incentives Important considerations By utilizing these tax breaks and incentives, individuals and businesses can reduce the cost of investing in energy-efficient water treatment and contribute to a…
Is Kentucky Drinking Water Safe to Drink Untreated? (According to EWG)
According to the legal limits and KY water utility companies, most of Kentucky’s tap water quality is generally safe, thanks to strict regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kentucky Division of Water. These agencies ensure the water meets safety standards. Yet, some contaminants may exceed recommended levels, and water quality can differ…