How Wildfires Affect Drinking Water

2026-08-20T09:27:17-07:00|Blog|

How Wildfires Affect Drinking Water What happens during the fire, after the first rain, and throughout recovery A wildfire's damage to drinking water rarely ends when the fire does. Contamination and damaged infrastructure can leave a community's water compromised for weeks, months, and sometimes years after the flames are out. I learned

Why Plumbers Should Own the Water Filter Conversation

2026-07-16T11:29:42-07:00|Blog|

Why Plumbers Have Been Left Out of the Water Filter Conversation Think about your last dental checkup. Your dentist takes a look around, probably tells you to floss more, finishes the cleaning, and then recommends a toothbrush. Would you tell them, "Thanks, but I'm going to call the Colgate rep to get

What Is Ultrafiltration in Water Filtration?

2026-07-30T11:17:28-07:00|Blog|

What Is Ultrafiltration in Water Filtration? The physical filtration technology that removes bacteria, viruses, and cysts before water reaches your tap. Ultrafiltration (UF) is a water filtration method that uses a hollow fiber membrane to remove contaminants in the 0.01 to 0.1 micron (µm) range, including bacteria, most viruses,

Understanding Whole-Home Filter Cartridges

2026-07-16T12:30:52-07:00|Blog|

The Lifeline of Clean Water: Understanding Whole House Water Filter Cartridges Clean, safe water is essential for our health and well-being. But the water that flows from our taps isn't always as pure as it should be. Whole-house water filter cartridges play a crucial role in ensuring that the water we use

Is Tap Water Safe for Nasal Rinses and CPAP Machines?

2026-08-19T12:38:02-07:00|Blog|

Warning! Do not use ordinary tap water with your nasal rinse Are You Using Tap Water with your Nasal Rinse? Many people use various nasal rinse products to help mitigate the effects of allergens in the air. Unfortunately, if you are using ordinary tap water, you could be putting yourself

Why Filter Your Water Before it Enters the Home

2026-07-16T11:36:00-07:00|Blog|

Better water for your faucets make them last longer. Why You Should Filter Your Water Before It Enters Your Home! Water filtration may be a foreign concept for some people. With all the bottled water nowadays, it can be easy just to go to your fridge and grab a bottle

How Do Our Water Sources Become Polluted?

2026-07-16T11:37:14-07:00|Blog|

Naturally-occurring contaminants are becoming more and more present in our drinking water! How Do Our Water Sources Become Polluted? All across our great nation, rivers, lakes and streams are becoming more contaminated every day. Melting snow and rain go across the surface of the land or soaks into the ground

Why Does My Water Softener Make Water Feel Slimy?

2026-07-16T12:56:22-07:00|Blog|

Polyphosphates provide smooth-feeling water vs. the slick, slimy feeling that comes from salt-softened water Polyphosphates vs. Water Softeners Although water is critical for life it is also the most destructive force in nature.  Water softeners are a great piece of technology to protect your homes’ appliances, pipes, equipment, and fixtures

Why America’s Water Infrastructure Needs an Upgrade

2026-07-16T11:38:22-07:00|Blog|

Major Problems Exist with America's Antiquated Water Infrastructure Water Infrastructure Improvement A package discussed for the 2021 budget, includes a huge possible investment in the country’s water infrastructure. According to Laura Miller, an Environment America Clean Water Advocate, “The House spending package included an historic $11.7 billion for water infrastructure

NSF – Who They Are and Why They Matter for Water Filtration

2026-07-16T11:38:36-07:00|Blog|

The Most Trusted Source In Water Filter Certification NSF - Who They Are What is NSF International: NSF International was founded in 1944 as the National Sanitation Foundation by Walter Snyder, Henry Vaughn and Nathan Sinai. This foundation was founded to develop a standard for the sanitation of fountain sodas

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