In space, water is one of the most valuable resources. The International Space Station (ISS), orbiting roughly 240 miles (or 400 km) above Earth, hosts astronauts for months at a time. So how...
Category: Tap Water
In a recent study published in Science, researchers have identified a previously unknown disinfection by-product in chloraminated tap water systems across the United States. The compound, known...
Why Your Water Tastes Soapy – And When It’s Not Okay To Drink It
Pure water should be tasteless, odorless, and colorless. Soapy tasting water is usually harmless, but there are a few times it may pose a health risk to you and your family, so it's important to...
Good water pressure is among a few things that we take for granted. Unfortunately, we only realize its worth when it begins to drop. Even more, returning from a hard day at work only to find dripping...
Drinking contaminated water can be dangerous. Of all possible contaminants, bacteria in water is common and of particular concern. So, how do you know if there is bacteria in your water? Bacteria...
Even in small quantities, drinking water contaminated with lead is harmful to our health. In fact, lead is so toxic that the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has set the amount of lead allowed in...