Drinking Water

Hexavalent Chromium-6 is a metallic element created from the erosion of chromium deposits or industrial processes. These industrial processes often involve “hot work” like welding stainless steel or using pigments in dyes and plastics.  While other types of chromium are safe for human consumption, chromium-6 is a toxic carcinogen that causes cancer. Prolonged exposure to this toxic substance, whether through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact, can lead to severe health issues including lung cancer, skin...

Are you a renter thinking water filtration systems are out of the question for your apartment, condo, or townhome? Think again! Amid California’s water quality crisis, where contaminants and aging infrastructure threaten the health of residents, there is a glimmer of hope. Renter-friendly water filters have emerged as a game-changer, offering a lifeline to those longing for safe and clean drinking water. Gone are the days of compromising on water quality due to the limitations...

Did you know eighty percent of pollution to marine life comes from land? Pollutants such as chemicals, paint, and oil make their way into rivers and steams, and eventually into the oceans. These pollutants can cause significant damage to aquatic environments and their ability to function properly. However, marine life is not the only victim to this pollution, humans suffer too. What Is Runoff? Runoff occurs when there is more water than the land can...

Everyone deserves to have clean, safe, drinkable water in their home. But how do you know if your tap water is safe? What could be in your tap water to make it unsafe to drink? If your tap water is not safe to drink, how can you make it safe? Let’s dive into potential tap water issues and their solutions. Common Contaminants Found In California Water It is important to regularly test your water to...

What do you drink from? If you’re in a bar or a restaurant, it’s likely that you’re drinking tap water – although some upscale places may filter their water or give it to you in a bottle for the table, it all comes from the tap. At home there are a lot more options. If you’re on the go, bottled water is a convenient choice, but has some other issues that come with it. If...

Our water is treated with an array of different elements to keep it safe and clean, but some of us may want to try and purify our water as much as we can. It’s common for our swimming pools to have very high levels of chlorine to disinfect the water to make it safe for swimming, but you may not know how much chlorine is in our tap water as well. 86% of US households...

Depending on where you live, your water supply can have a lot of different elements present that you need to be cognizant of. Water contaminants very much depend on geography and location because there are particular natural factors that affect what is found in our water. Of the many elements that can be found in our water, the most prevalent are sodium, calcium, iodine, zinc, fluoride, and iron to name a few. The latter-mentioned element,...

Being an educated consumer is becoming a harder and harder task in 2022. With a wide range of factors and features to choose from and consider, along with conflicting or vague information, buying the best product is anything but simple, and that goes double for your water. One of those factors that often can be overlooked is pH. “pH” stands for “Potential Hydrogen” and may seem like a scientific term, but it is more or...

The state of California’s auditor is concerned that nearly 1 million Californians are drinking contaminated water that could lead to long-term health ramifications. In a report posted to the State Water Resources Control Board, the report called for failing water systems with contaminated water to receive assistance in a timely manner, and called for urgency to address the situation. The letter is posted below: Dear Governor and Legislative Leaders: Our audit of the State Water Resources...