6 Tips to Help You Stay Hydrated in the Summer Heat

We’ve reached that point in the summer when the heat and humidity are cranked up to a sweltering degree. According to weather.com, July is the warmest time of the year for much of the U.S.—just narrowly beating out the month that directly follows it: August. As...
Why You Need to Change Your Water Filters Regularly

Why You Need to Change Your Water Filters Regularly

Using a filtration system for your drinking water can provide peace of mind. But if you’re not changing your filters regularly, they may not be doing their job effectively. That goes for refrigerator water filters, water filter pitchers like Brita, or whole...

How To Get a Report on Your Community’s Water Quality

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires every community to issue an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) on water quality and make it available to the public. According to the EPA: “A CCR is an annual water quality report delivered by...

7 NSF Resources for People Worried About Lead in Water

A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council says 18 million Americans get drinking water from U.S. systems with lead violations. CNN is reporting that 5,300 U.S. water systems are in violation of lead rules. U.S. News & World Report recently published...

Exploring Emerging Contaminants in U.S. Water Systems

A recent article from The Washington Post titled “In U.S. drinking water, many chemicals are regulated — but many aren’t” provides some good insight into how the federal government works to protect our drinking water. It also explores the presence of...
Tips on Choosing a Water Filter from Consumer Reports

Tips on Choosing a Water Filter from Consumer Reports

In the post “5 Things You Need to Know About Water Filters”, Consumer Reports walks homeowners through the process of assessing the need for home water filtration and choosing the right water filter based on that need. Here’s a summary of some of the...