Water in California

It has become increasingly evident of late that buying bottled water at the local store is becoming taboo. It’s not just because it was a “fad” that is going out of style, but rather because consumers are not buying into the scare tactics and advertisements that the multibillion-dollar beverage industry have been touting. There have […]

Your kidneys are extremely important to your health, although they may not get the same attention as your heart or your lungs. They are not very big, but they do have a big job when it comes to working for your body. They keep a person healthy by maintaining the right balance of water and […]

One of the biggest reasons residents in our area look for water filtration systems is due to the level of nitrates found in our drinking water.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently estimated that as many as 52 percent of community wells and 57 percent of domestic water wells are contaminated by a measurable amount […]

  With so much focus lately being on water conservation   and the scarcity of fresh water, most of us have probably heard the term “water footprint” jostled around, but what does it actually mean? What IS our water footprint? How can we measure it? What can we do about it? These are all good […]

Drinking water throughout the day is a must for good health, in fact there isn’t a nutritionist out there who doesn’t stress the importance of drinking enough water. As good as water is for us though, it can often be a struggle to get in the recommended daily amount. This is especially true for children; […]

Tap water consumption is, on average, the largest daily source of fluoride exposure for people who live in areas that add fluoride to the water. Unfortunately, what has been deemed good for our teeth isn’t always good for our bodies. Avoiding consumption of fluoridated water is especially critical for infants. If you live in area which fluoridates […]

California is no stranger to wildfires but this year has seen a significant increase in wildfire incidents.  In 2013, there were 4,243 wildfires that burned almost 115,000 acres of land and already this season California has seen over 5,000 wildfires.  We are all well aware of the impact wildfires have on deforestation and property damage […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates several drinking water contaminants, including radionuclides, to protect public health. But many Americans are not aware of the possible contaminants – over 100 that are regulated and others that are not. Some households protect their water with a home drinking water system while others choose to ignore the benefits of high-quality […]

Drinking water frequently throughout the day is probably one of the most recommended dietary changes when it comes to a healthy body.  This is especially true for diabetics; while drinking water isn’t the cure for diabetes, nor has it been proven to lower blood glucose levels on its own, it does however help support kidney function, […]

These days in the news, we hear too much about chemical spills, leaking oil tanks, toxic waste sites, pharmaceuticals in tap water and pesticide use which can cause a lot of concern for homeowners when it comes to drinking water contamination. Whether you get your water from a private well or a municipal water system, […]