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Apr 13, 2020

Testing Your Tap Water–Cheaper and Better Than Bottled Water

We dig into the state of American public water systems, evidence from Tap Score water data, and a cost evaluation which concludes: Tap water wins out over bottled water. Skip the trip to the store and slow the spread of COVID-19.

Oct 05, 2019

Phthalates and Drinking Water

What are phthalates and are they dangerous? You can’t smell them, taste them, or perhaps even pronounce them, but phthalates are everywhere. Therefore, due to leaching, weathering and disintegration, they can (and do) make it into many drinking water supplies. Find out what that means for your health.

Jan 09, 2019

Functional Water: Fact or Fiction?

The "enhanced" water market set to double by the year 2020. As the market grows,"regular" water is now having to stand up against hip, trendy options like protein water, alkaline water, and even caffeinated water. Find out the facts and the fictions behind the "functional" water trend.

Oct 12, 2018

Are Microplastics in My Drinking Water?

Almost all of the plastic ever manufactured is still on earth! What is more – plastic doesn't ever fully disappear. Plastic breaks down into tiny bits that enter water bodies all over the planet. Recently, these microscopic plastics have been found in drinking water. What's the risk? This post covers the latest on microplastics in your tap water.

Jun 23, 2018

Alkaline Water: A Critical Review

Alkaline water has been all the rage in the last few years, but we’re here to break the news that it hasn’t been proven to live up to the hype. Read on as we explain the claims behind alkaline water and where they fall short.

Apr 14, 2018

Growing Concern: How Water Quality Impacts Your Fruits and Vegetables

A great way to ensure healthy plants is to use the right water to nourish them. Water quality can impact your plants in a variety of ways, and this is even more important when it comes to growing fruits and vegetables. The things you grow in your vegetable garden presumably make it into your body. This not only means that clean water impacts your plants’ health, but it can have an effect on your health, as well. We’re here to explain: How water quality impacts your vegetable garden, what type of water you should you use to water your produce, and more!

Mar 20, 2018

Bottled Water: When Is It Worth It?

Despite the alluring marketing of “fancy” bottled water, you are probably better off choosing tap water. Not simply because it is less expensive, but because municipal water is held to higher standards.

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