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Lead in Your Water? New Rules Require Transparency from Water Providers

Did you know your home’s water supply line could contain lead? Many homeowners remain unaware of potential contamination risks. That’s why the 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) mandate that water systems inform residents about any lead or questionable materials in their service lines. This regulation, effective October 16, 2024, empowers you with essential information to make the right choices for your water safety. What This Means for Your Home If lead, GRR, or unknown materials are present in your service line, your water provider must alert you. This notice may include: The potential health effects of lead in drinking water Recommendations for reducing lead exposure in your home Guidance on testing and service line replacement WaterCare’s Solutions for Confidence in Your Water Schedule a Lead Test Today: Certified WaterCare professionals can analyze your water for lead contamination. Protect Your Home with Proven Filtration: Solutions like the ONE&trad

Do I Need to Use Fabric Softener If I Have a Water Softener?

In the never-ending quest for soft laundry, people will try almost anything. The most common solution for soft, cozy clothes is to use fabric softener. But what if you have a water softener? Do you still need to use fabric softener to get soft, cozy clothes? To find these answers, let’s first take a look at different types of fabric softener and how they each work. Types of Fabric Softener According to Clotheslyne, there are three main types of fabric softener: Liquid Fabric Softener: This is the most common type of fabric softener. This easy-to-use softener is added to your washing machine in the fabric softener compartment, or it can be added during the rinse cycle. This type of fabric softener reduces static and leaves your clothes smelling fresh. Dryer Sheets: Dryer sheets are lightweight, and easy to use. Toss one in the dryer with your wet clothes and they work to both reduce static cling and add freshness to your clothes. Fabric Softener Balls: These use liquid fabric so

What is The Best Water for Washing Your Hair? Uncover the Role Water Plays on Your Luxurious Locks

We can all envy those celebrities with vibrant, gorgeous hair and wonder, how do they do it? Truth be told, there is no “secret formula” to achieving great hair for yourself. Using the right shampoo or conditioner certainly plays a role in achieving silky, shiny hair. But often, other factors like the quality of water coming out of your showerhead are overlooked. Depending on where your water comes from (typically from the city or a well) it could contain contaminants that have a negative affect on your hair and even your skin. Let’s take a look at the best water for washing your hair, and the role water treatment products play in helping you get the luscious locks you are after. The Difference Between Washing Hair with Hard Water and Soft Water Hard Water Hard water is described as water that has a high mineral count, primarily calcium and magnesium. Minerals like these can have potentially damaging effects on your hair: Dry Hair: The natural oils in your hair can

What Happens To Your Body When You Drink More Water?

NBA All-Star Stephen Curry once said, “Drinking water is essential to a healthy lifestyle.”As an athlete, Curry knows he needs to keep his body hydrated to perform at his best. When working hard, athletes can lose 6-10% of their water weight through sweating. This means it’s important for them to stay hydrated. Losing just 2% of your water weight can negatively affect your body and how it performs physically. What does water do for my body? Water and proper hydration are important for so many reasons for your body.• Joints: The cartilage that keeps your joints working smoothly and pain free contains around 80% water. Being fully hydrated allows your joints to have proper cushion and shock absorption, meaning no pain and less wear and tear on your joints.• Skin: Proper hydration allows your skin to have the elasticity it needs to avoid wrinkles, dry skin, and premature aging. It also helps maintain a clearer complexion.•

What is the Best Way to Filter Water?

You want to know your drinking water is safe. If you’re concerned about contamination and don’t want to buy bottled water, your best option may be a reverse osmosis system in your home. Below, we discuss different ways to filter water. Filtration Some households opt for an in-line filtration system like a faucet mount or fridge filter for regular in-home use. These systems provide good-tasting water – removing chlorine taste and odor. They can also filter out minerals, including zinc, copper, and mercury.However, these carbon filtration systems can’t filter out many other harmful substances, such as pharmaceuticals in the water supply, lead, arsenic, viruses, and other microorganisms. Problems with in-line filters for everyday household use: Ineffective against microorganisms, lead, arsenic, and more Ineffective against more significant odor and aesthetic issues, e.g., sulfates of 2-3 parts per million Susceptible to sediment buildup –

What Does Low pH Mean? Is It Safe for My Household?

Low pH water is slightly acidic. It will likely cause corrosion and leach metals from pipes and plumbing fixtures. Health-wise, the biggest concern with low-pH water comes from homes with copper pipes. Acidic water can pull copper from the lines, carrying those metals into your drinking water. While small amounts of copper are essential to our diet, significant, long-term exposure can cause health problems (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry). Keep reading to learn more about your water quality and whether it’s time to treat your water. Here are the topics we will cover: What Does Low pH Mean? Is Low pH Safe for Drinking Water? What Causes Acidic Water? What Are the Signs of Acidic Water? Correcting pH and Treating Acidic Water What Does Low pH Mean? “pH” measures the acidity or alkalinity of water and other liquid solutions. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. Pure water has a pH of 7 and is considered neutral. Lower pH numbers indicate a s

Should There Be Iron In Your Well Water?

Pumping iron can give you stronger muscles. But what happens when your well system is pumping this metallic-tasting mineral? Learn more about how iron gets into the water source and what you can do about it. Why Is There Iron In My Well Water? Iron is one of the most abundant minerals on earth. So it’s not surprising when iron enters your well water. Iron can reach your well water through seepage and corrosion. Seepage happens when rainwater and snow melt travel through the ground. If the rocks and soil in your area contain high iron levels, traces of iron will hitch a ride and end up in your well water. In other cases, the iron in your well water could come from corrosion in your well casing or water pipes. Is The Iron In Well Water Bad for Me? Generally, iron in your drinking water is not considered hazardous to your health. After all, your body needs a certain iron level to function correctly. (However, you can’t easily absorb iron from water.) The Environmental Protect

The Benefits of Soft Water

We all learned in science class that water, or H2O, is a transparent, odorless, and tasteless molecule made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. When taught that water took on several forms, including liquid, solid, and gas, it was easy to arrive at the notion that water makes a lasting impression on our lives. Maybe we thought all this scientific information was only relevant when preparing for a school test. Still, water composition continues to impact us daily as we address water quality in our homes. We use water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning, but are we aware of its content beyond that basic H2O molecule? What is vital for our existence is often barely considered in terms of quality for our personal and household use. We don’t have to give it much thought, do we? When we turn on a tap, we trust that pure, clean water comes out. But is it? Like you assess so many areas of your life for quality and efficiency, analyzing the water you use should be a prior

Why Are My Shower Head Nozzles Clogged?

Taking a shower is one of the simplest pleasures in life. The feeling of warm water has an almost magical effect on people. If you enjoy a good shower's calming, revitalizing, and cleaning effects, you know how important a good shower head is. A cheap, standard shower head is okay, but a simple upgrade to a bigger one or one with multiple settings can make your daily cleanse a luxurious experience. Investing in a new shower head is an investment in your comfort, but even the finest shower head will clog up with limescale after a while if you have hard water. Instead of replacing it or trying to clean the chalky residue off the nozzles, why not fix the problem at its source? What Causes Clogged Shower Head Nozzles? In most parts of the United States, it doesn’t take long for a brand-new shower head to get clogged up with limescale. It isn’t noticeable for a long time, but it is hard to fix or prevent once it starts. Limescale comprises calcium deposits that slowly grow in y

Why Does My Shower Door Have White Stains?

Most everyone loves a shower with doors. There’s no worrying about the shower curtain liner blowing around, and no annoying curtain rod or curtain loops that get stuck on the rod. If a shower door gets grimy, you can wipe it down instead of scrubbing a shower curtain liner or putting it through the washing machine just to throw it away and replace it with a new one. Shower doors look nicer and make a bathroom feel more complete until it gathers chalky hard water stains. These stains are called scale buildup or limescale, and they don’t just wipe off nicely with a rag. Limescale is annoying, ugly, and hard to remove if you don’t know how, and if you don’t change anything about the hardness of your water, it will keep coming back. What is Limescale? Limescale is a layer of minerals left behind by your water. Even if your water looks clear and tastes okay, it likely carries minerals picked up from underneath the ground that make it hard. Hard water carries ten or

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