Contaminants Articles

Should you be worried about HAA5/HAA9? Learn about haloacetic acids (HAA5/HAA9) and what they are doing in your drinking water. Everything from potential health risks to how to filter them...

With over 86,000 chemicals in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory, learn why thousands of potentially harmful products remain unregulated by the EPA.

Learn about the sources, exposures, and harmful health effects of the toxic industrial byproducts called dioxins and furans.

Aquatic herbicides are often used to kill invasive plant species and reduce algal blooms that threaten the health of aquatic ecosystems. Learn more about how and why aquatic herbicides are...

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are everywhere. Learn what VOCs are, how to detect them, and how can you protect your water against VOC contamination.

From temporary shutdowns like those related to COVID-19 to seasonal occupancy, long periods of reduced water use can lead to a variety of potential hazards when turning the tap back...

An overview of the potential benefits of lithium in your drinking water.

The pipes that carry your tap water come in a variety of materials–from lead to copper to plastic. With lead piping now illegal and copper piping very expensive, that brings...