When bottled water first hit stores a lot of us thought ‘why would I pay for water?’ But now bottled water is a huge industry and the primary drinking water source for many. A big factor is the perceived purity of bottled water over tap water. In a four-year review of the bottled water industry ...
Drought conditions can encourage bacterial growth in lakes and rivers used to supply towns, cities, campgrounds and RV parks with water. Sometimes these reservoirs aren’t monitored well or at all. Private water wells such as those in rural properties don’t have the benefit of a monitoring station. When someone becomes ill, it can take time ...
We all want cleaner water. For years, aqua drinkers had several options. Water lovers installed costly water filtration systems in the home under a kitchen sink. They treated tap water with pricey cleansing chemicals, or more commonly, helped boost an ever growing bottled water industry by purchasing expensive choices like Evian or Poland Spring. Bottled ...
For those us who can’t imagine starting our day without a cup of homebrewed coffee, the coffee maker can be our best friend or biggest nemesis. Not all coffee makers are created equally. While size may matter, there are five other features that all java lovers should considering before pouring out cash for a ...
Ever buy a warm-mist humidifier or vaporizer, only to find it stops working after a few days? I encountered the same problem and figured out a way to not only fix it, but to keep it working properly for years (with periodic cleaning). Here’s how: Use Only Filtered Water Warm-mist humidifiers and vaporizers work by ...
Clean drinking water is essential. Humans should consume 64 ounces of water per day and with that much intake, you need to be sure the water you’re drinking is both healthy and safe! Even some of the water pitchers and filters you find available in stores aren’t making your water as clean as they claim ...
Field water treatment is a critical issue for cross-country trekkers and backcountry campers. Since a gallon of water weights more than 8 pounds, carrying all the water one might need to drink into the field for any trip lasting more than a single night is simply impossible. Many use water purification devices to treat water ...
Water filters like the PUR Horizontal Faucet Mount Filtration System and the Brita On Tap Faucet Mount Filtration System are by far one of the latest American trends that has truly become almost the norm in homes across the nation. It is very rare indeed to meet someone who just drinks water straight out of ...
