Water Quality

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• Water Treatment

  Water Treatment For Dummies Booklet Now Available

  Water Treatment For Dummies provides a large amount of well-researched information in a small, very-readable guide.
• Water Softener

  Good Water is Also Good for Appliances

  Good water is good for your home and appliances, too. A 2009 study commissioned by the Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF) and conducted by the Battelle Memorial Institute found that adding a water softener helps water heaters and major appliances operate as efficiently as possible, while preventing clogs in showerheads, faucets, and drains.
• Water Quality

  Is my water safe to drink?

  While tap water that meets federal and state standards is generally safe to drink, threats to drinking water are increasing.
• Water Quality

  Where Does My Drinking Water Come From And How Is It Treated?

  Your drinking water comes from surface water or ground water. Water utilities treat nearly 34 billion gallons of water every day. The amount and type of treatment applied varies with the source and quality of the water.
• Water Quality

  How Safe Is The Drinking Water In My Household Well?

  Households with wells must take special precautions to ensure the protection and maintenance of their drinking water supplies.
• Water

  Drink Water for Your Health

  Are you looking for a simple way to lead a healthier life? Skip the fad diets and trendy health fixes and focus on drinking enough water every day.
• Water Quality

  Water Quality - Chapter 24

  As everyone knows, good quality water is essential to good health. This chapter discusses some of the more common home water problems. The following chapter will offer suggestions for equipment that is available to help reduce or eliminate them.
• Bottled Water

  What’s In Your Bottled Water – Besides Water?

  Pure, clean water. That's what the ads say. But what does the lab say?
• Water Filter

  Water Filtration Facts

  Before purchasing a home water treatment unit, consider local water quality, cost and maintenance of the unit, product performance, and certifications to make sure the unit will meet your needs.

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