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Black Water Pouring Out Of Texas Faucets
A Texas town is facing a serious health crisis as black contaminated water is pouring out of the town's residents' faucets, according to an Fox News article written last night. This comes on the heals of a serious political scandal as the town's "mayor, city manager,...
Unsafe Lead Levels Not Limited To Flint, According To The NY Times
According to an article written today in the New York Times, lead contamination is not only in Flint, Michigan and we all have reason to be concerned. In recent years, unsafe levels of lead have been found in: Sebring, OH (2016) Washington, DC (2001) Durham and...
Water Disinfection: UV Or Chlorine? Which Is Better?
Because you can't see, smell or taste harmful microbes in your water, it is important to properly disinfect your water supply. So which is better? UV light or chlorine? Both constant chlorination and UV disinfection are recognized by authorities like the EPA and...
Boil-Water Advisory Issued – What Do You Do?
Aqua New Jersey recently issued a boil advisory for the town of Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Aqua New Jersey's website tells us that an equipment malfunction with an ultraviolet treatment system led to incomplete disinfection for some water distributed to properties. So...
Can Ice Be Contaminated with E.Coli?
Packaged ice can become contaminated with heterotrophs, coliforms, and E.Coli a recent study by the University of Georgia shows. Solution for commercial ice machines is the Ice Wand ice water filter.
Dorm Essentials: Will your college student’s water be safe?
Fireworks, picnics, and baseball games--July 4th has come and gone, and summer is almost over. Kids will be going back to school soon, and college freshmen will soon be traveling to their chosen campus. They will meet their new roommates, decide on which classes to...
Why Choose Grooved Over Smooth Sediment Water Filters?
Why choose a grooved sediment water filter over a smooth one. See why replacing a UV water purification or reverse osmosis system’s sediment filter with a Neo-Pure grooved depth filter can save you money while getting greater water filtering. it’s time to get your Neo Pure groove on.
Save $600 a Year: If You Change Your Clock, Change Your Refrigerator Water Filter
March 10th 2013 is Daylight Savings. FreshWaterSystems.com reminds you to “Change your Clock, Change your Refrigerator Water Filter” and you could save $600 a year by not buying bottled water. See the Eco-Friendly Swift Green Refrigerator Water Filters that can save you and additional 30% over OEM refrigerator filters. Plus use coupon code Tritandeal for 40% off BPA-free sport water bottles to solve the issue of convenience that bottled water offers.
World Water Wonder #2 The Beppu Hells of Japan
Unfortunately, many of the same minerals that give the Beppu pools their stunning color are not so pleasant when they are found in our home’s water supply. Higher concentrations of calcium lead to hard water, while too much iron can give your water a metallic taste and a reddish-brown tint.
Neti-Pot Users: You Think You have Boogers Now?
The best way to protect against this brain eating amoeba , and any others that may be lurking in your home’s plumbing, is to use only disinfected, boiled or distilled water in a Neti pot. Water can be easily sanitized at the point-of-use with an Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system, handheld UV sterilizer, or countertop water distiller.
