Drinking Water Articles
If you live in an area with hard water, you may have noticed the telltale signs: mineral buildup on faucets, dull laundry, and dry skin after showers. Hard water occurs when minerals like calcium and magnesium are present in high concentrations, and it can cause a range of issues that affect everything from plumbing systems to household appliances.
Iron contamination can look clear, reddish, rusty, or brown when it exits the faucets in your California home.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), municipal water systems with fluoride served more than 200 million Americans in 2018—or approximately 73 percent of the U.S. population. The U.S. aims to bump that percentage up to 77 percent by 2030.
Is your drinking water safe? You may assume it is because your local water treatment center is clearing it. But without a whole-home water filtration system, your water may contain harmful particles such as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).