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…
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…
The water purification process does more than improve the taste of water. Water purification further refines water quality and makes it better for human consumption. In our homes, there are two main uses of water. There is the water we drink and cook with, or drinking water, and the water we use for bathing and…
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…
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…