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…
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…
85% of the US Geography has Hard Water. US Geological Survey Water is the lifeline of your home. It works day in and day out, but is it working for you? If you have hard water, that simply means it contains dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium. Hard water can be found in both private…
DID YOU KNOW …. ? The EPA estimates that more than 23 million households rely on private wells for drinking water in the United States, as of August 2021. Yet, the EPA is responsible for making sure that the public water supply within the United States is safe.; but the EPA does not monitor or treat private…
What are VOCs? Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) are liquid or solid chemicals that can easily evaporate into gases. VOCs are a significant source of pollution in the environment, sometimes found in the groundwater beneath certain industrial businesses such as dry cleaners and gas stations. What are examples of VOCs in water? Because some of that chlorinated…
Eczema, also known as “atopic dermatitis,” is a noncontagious, inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by severe itching, redness, oozing, and scaly rashes. These symptoms can be painful, and can cause changes in skin color and blisters. Allergy plays a role in some patients’ eczema. Eczema comes and goes over time. It results in very…
WHAT ARE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE? Blue-green algae also referred to as algae blooms or algal blooms, are a slimy green substance that forms a layer of scum on the surface of bodies of water like ponds, lakes and in some cases the ocean. The scientific term for the substance is cyanobacteria and it is, in fact,…
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…