When you’re looking to improve the water quality in your household, there are many water treatment options available. Some people choose water softeners. Others choose a drinking water system, and still others see the value of a whole house filter to treat the water in the entire home. But, with hundreds or even thousands of […]
We often focus on making sure homeowners and businesses are making the right water treatment choice for their particular water needs, and this is a very necessary step. If a water softener is installed when actually a drinking water system is needed, the owner is out a significant amount of money and still hasn’t solved their problem. […]
With drinking water in the news often lately, residents all over the United States are talking about the quality and safety of their public drinking water supplies. From lead in drinking water in Michigan to water scarcity problems in California, water treatment systems are a popular and important part of any home these days. Whether […]
As any homeowner knows, there are a gazillion things that go into making your space your own. Paint, flooring, decorating and updates are all the little touches that make your home unique and special. Of course regular maintenance of your home’s vital components is required as well, and the condition of your water is one […]
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 […]
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, […]
Ever since the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was passed by Congress back in 1974, many of our nation’s drinking water concerns have been alleviated. There have been much stricter guidelines put into place that aim to protect the safety and integrity of our water supply. Due to the tighter regulations, many water borne illnesses […]
Consumers are taking multiple steps in protecting their drinking water these days. From water pitchers with filters to home drinking water systems installed at the point-of-use, no one wants to deal with harmful drinking water contaminants known or unknown for that matter. Lead, chloroform, arsenic, nitrate, nitrite, radon, and E. coli bacteria are common in […]
Water coolers are popping up everywhere these days, they are no longer exclusively for the office. The reason we are seeing so many now in homes is because consumers are becoming more knowledgeable about the benefits of filtered water as well as the health and safety concerns surrounding unfiltered tap water. There is also the […]
Water in California is an educational service provided by Pacific Coast Water Systems to help consumers stay informed about the water they use in their homes. It includes the latest water news and information as well as links to current water events.