Tastes and odors in water – What are the causes and how can they be treated? Pure water is colorless, tasteless, odorless, and free from any and all contaminants. But water is rarely found in its pure state. In fact, water that smells or tastes funny is a primary reason people turn to bottled water,…
Many people believe that “water is water.’ It is wet, clear, tasteless and odorless. At least that is what we expect water to be, but that may not be an accurate description of the water in your home. Water quality and water problems vary from region to region and even house to house. How the…
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) are the amount of organic and inorganic materials such as metals, minerals, salts, and ions that are dissolved in water. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) refer to any inorganic salts (e.g., calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, bicarbonates, chlorides, and sulfates) and small amounts of organic matter present in water. TDS can also include…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration defines microplastics as small plastic debris about the size of a grain of rice or sesame seed. Microplastics can form when larger plastic pieces, such as grocery bags and soda bottles, deteriorate into smaller and smaller pieces over time in the natural environment. Additionally, plastic fibers from synthetic clothing can pass…
Recent Kentucky News/Media Outlets have been sounding the alarm … URGENT NEWS: Toxic “forever chemicals” have been found in Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service and Kentucky-American Water systems in concentrations above the Environmental Protection Agency’s minimum reporting standards. The EPA released data last week revealing GMWSS and Kentucky-American Water were among hundreds of water…
In recent times, many people in the United States have become aware of the challenges surrounding lead in schools. Most importantly awareness has piqued around the lead concentration in school water supplies that our children drink from, use to wash their hands and much more. According to a recent article written by Maggie Fox of NBC News, more…
The signs you may need a water softening system in your home or business may include: What is the difference between hard and soft water? The hardness of water is determined primarily by the amount of calcium and magnesium it contains. Higher levels of these and other minerals make water hard. Water softening systems work by reducing the concentrations…
Cloudy water can be concerning. Learn more about what causes cloudy water, and how to address it to make your home’s water better. Cloudiness, murkiness or grayish water can be unsightly and concerning if you don’t know what the cause is. It is usually caused by dissolved or suspended solids or excess air in the…