Water

Consumer Reports Finds Arsenic, Lead, and PFAS in Water Samples Across America

April 15, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Research has shown high levels of forever chemicals, arsenic, and lead in water samples across the U.S. This data comes from a nine-month investigation by Consumer Reports and The Guardian. The passage of Clean Water Act in 1972 has made… [read]

Lead Poisoning In Schools Is A Huge Problem Nation Wide

October 14, 2018 by Michael Edwards

Detroit recently made the decision to shut off public school’s drinking water because of “elevated levels” of lead and copper. In Baltimore City’s public schools, students haven’t been able to drink from water fountains for a decade. In May 2016,… [read]

Microplastics In Tap Water and Beer Around the Great Lakes, and Everywhere Else

May 14, 2018 by Michael Edwards

A new study sampled twelve different beers in the Great Lakes area and found all to be contaminated with microplastics. Researchers also surveyed tap water from the same region and found microplastics in eight of the nine samples as well.… [read]

How to Choose the Right Water Filter

April 2, 2018 by Yelena Sukhoterina

There are more reasons than ever to filter tap water for drinking and cooking. Tap water is commonly contaminated with heavy metals, chemicals, and radioactive elements. Toxic water has been found in many cities across the U.S., from the Flint… [read]

Trump Tells EPA to Dismantle Clean Water Rules

March 18, 2018 by Michael Edwards

President Trump issued an order on Tuesday directing his administration to begin the long process of rolling back sweeping clean water rules that were enacted by Obama. The order directs the EPA to set begin dismantling the Waters of the… [read]

SlingShot – Segway Inventor Dean Kamen is Working to Solve the World’s Water Crisis

December 9, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: December 9, 2015

“We can empty half of all the beds in all the hospitals in the world by just giving people clean water.” – Dean Camen It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Waterborne illnesses are a growing problem, killing more people… [read]

5 Environmentally Friendly Ways To Increase Your Home’s Value

November 30, 2015 by Tim Sparke
Last updated on: December 23, 2015

Who doesn’t love helping the environment? We no longer want large water heaters or other expensive features. Smart buyers are looking for environmentally friendly choices. Water, specifically, is an area ripe for improvement. The benefits of going green are twofold.… [read]