Water, Home & Health

Bottled Water vs. Filtered Water: Which Is Best For You?

Compare and contrast bottled water with in-home water filters to determine which is best for you.

Can Hard Water Cause Eczema and Other Skin Irritation?

Hard water can cause skin irritation and even worsen skin conditions like eczema. Learn how softening your water can reduce your skin irritation and which water treatment solutions can help.

Concerned About Chromium-6 In Water?

Chromium is a metal that occurs naturally in soil. Water can pick up chromium as it travels through the earth to an aquifer. Learn about the effects of chromium and how to reduce any chromium that may be in your water.

Do You Drink Bottled Water? You Could Be Consuming Microplastics.

Studies show bottled water contains microplastic particles. Learn how plastic particles can leach into drinking water and how you can avoid consuming it.

PFOA And PFOS In Water

PFOA and PFOS, also called forever chemicals, are emerging contaminants affecting water supplies. Learn about the chemicals, how they could affect your water and how to treat your water for PFOA and PFOS.

What Does Hard Water Do To Your Hair And Skin?

Many people are frustrated with hair that is dry, dull, tangles easily or breaks. Others suffer from skin issues like dry skin, acne or conditions like eczema. Learn how hard water affects your hair and skin and how to treat it.

Is There Lead In The Water At Your Child's School?

Lead has been in the news a lot in the last several years. More recently, lead in water has been a topic of concern for schools. Learn what steps you can take to protect your child from possible lead exposure while they’re at school.

Did You Know Hard Water Can Affect Your Appliances?

If your home has hard water, your water-using appliances are at risk of degrading from scale buildup caused by hard water. Learn about appliance damage from hard water and how to protect your appliances.

Effects of Hard Water on Glassware

Water spots on your glasses or shower doors can be an eyesore. Learn what causes these water spots, how to get rid of them and how to prevent them from coming back.